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Happy Fourth of July Cartoon — June 27, 2002 Observer archives
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 27, 2013
Moments in time

Two French Olympic gymnastics team members, Joel Suty and Martha Roberta, highlighted the Gymnastics Jamboree at the Boys Club June 21, 1985.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Missing Links decided to keep playing after being reunited at high school reunion performance. Here they are shown playing at a bonfire in February. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Blast from the past

Formed in 1967, The Missing Links reunited in 2008, to play at founding member Gary Roy's 40th high school reunion. But, the one-time gig turned into a permanent reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alia Bivona, Nissi Luvavali, Olivia Caragiulo and Emma Bivona act like superstars during wig class.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 27, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota Opera Camp

Campers sang their hearts out June 10 to June 28, at the Sarasota Opera, where they learned about different aspects that make-up opera, including make-up, set design, acting, opera history, dance, percussion and costuming.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 4929 Higel Ave. has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,871 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,935,000 million. Yaryna Klimchak
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 27, 2013
Home on Higel Avenue sells for $2,935,000

A home in Siesta's Bayside tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Scott and Debra Losch, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4929 Higel Ave. to Mary Peirce and Elizabeth Logan, co-guardians, of Sarasota, for $2,935,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
David Frayer submitted this photo, taken of the Sarasota skyline at night.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 06/27/13

David Frayer submitted this photo, taken of the Sarasota skyline at night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Andy Baker greets community members as he begins his talk.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn

Community members came out for AJC's2013 Summer Lunch & Learn Wednesday, June 26, at Michael's On East to hear Rabbi Andrew Baker speak about confronting anti-Semitism in Europe. One hundred seventy people listened to the rabbi, who is also AJC's director of International Jewish Affairs. He has been instrumental in addressing Holocaust-era issues in Europe and about anti-Semitism.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Isabella Bartman, Paige Bright and Rebecca Richardson
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Vacation Bible School

Bayside Community Church is holding its Vacation Bible School June 25-28. In this year's session, themed 'The Big Guy,' the church taught children the story of David and Goliath. More than 250 kids rotated between 13 classes, including jousting, arts and crafts and theatre.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Florida School Boards Association elected Sarasota County School Board member Caroline Zucker as its vice president June 13, during its annual meeting, in Tampa.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 26, 2013
Zucker elected VP of Florida School Boards Association

Caroline Zucker, a longtime member of the School Board of Sarasota County, was elected June 13 to serve a one-year term as vice president of the Florida School Board Association.

  • Sarasota
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The Key currently has six waterfront restaurants that are open to the public for diners who want to savor the sun along with their food and drink
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Staycation destination: Longboat Key

There's no reason for the summertime blues on Longboat Key. Sure, the weather is hotter than hot, but the Key and its beaches, shops, restaurants and roads are yours to explore without the crowds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police arrest a man for attempting to steal a lawnmower.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2013
Police arrest suspected lawnmower thief

The Sarasota Police Department arrested a Sarasota man for attempting to steal a lawnmower from the 5000 block of Stevens Drive.

  • Sarasota
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An unknown man held a gun to another man's head during a robbery after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2013
Man robbed at gunpoint

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Cocoanut Avenue at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Get the recipe for Bud and Bay Shrimp and watch the in the kitchen instructional video!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mar Vista

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Ed Chiles and chef George Quattromani for Bud and Bay Shrimp at Mar Vista. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video on how to prepare the dish.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This rendering shows what the Fort Hamer Bridge could look like.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a meeting on the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
The Niesen family gathers in front of the home named in honor of the family matriarch, the late Jacquelyn Niesen. Pictured are Michael, Jim, Cher, Charles, Fallon and Sandra.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities celebrates home grand opening

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities celebrated the June 19 opening of its fourth group home for disabled adults.

  • East County
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