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  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: Harry Hmura

Harry Hmura, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died June 6. He was 93.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: John Knox Hess

John Knox Hess, of Sarasota and formerly of Ohio, died June 12. He was 93.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: Joseph Giusti

Joseph Giusti, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died June 7. He was 97.

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  • Neighbors
Chamber members Vern Johnson, Jacqueline Abney, Justin Niemann, Chastanna Niemann and Shawn McLoughlin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Water Fish Market grand opening

Forget the one fish, two fish because Scott Dolan has opened the only fish on Siesta Key - Big Water Fish Market. The first fish market on Siesta Key hosted a grand opening on June 16 with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce. The nautical-themed fresh fish and small grocery store had none-other than fresh fish appetizers for attendees to snack on.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill seeks to enclose the area above its existing roof, which would add waterfront dining space. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 19, 2012
P&Z Board approves Dry Dock plan

The board unanimously approved a plan that would allow for a 1,107-square-foot expansion.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch High pitcher Seth McGarry was the lone East County player to make both the All-Academic and All-State baseball teams.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2012
FACA announces All-Academic and All-State teams

The Florida Athletic Coaches Association recently announced its all-state and all-academic baseball teams with three East County players making the team.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2012
Businesses celebrate growth at Circle Association meeting

The Lynch sisters, Chris and Ethna, hosted the Circle Association members for today's monthly morning meeting at Lynches Pub and Grub.

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If the city approves the Wal-Mart supercenter later this year, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. would demolish Ringling Shopping Center and build the new store in its place. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2012
Wal-Mart proposal reviewed tomorrow

A Wal-Mart supercenter store is being proposed where the Ringling Shopping Center now sits. If approved, it will be the second Wal-Mart location to be built within city limits.

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Six-year-old Dylan Elder couldn’t wait to show off his skills during an agility drill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp

Dozens of East County children learned football fundamentals during Lakewood Ranch High's football camp June 11-15. Players spent the week working on position related drills, speed development, agilities and strength training, among other fundamentals before showing off their skills in a series of flag football games.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2012
School Board talks FCAT and SHS rebuild

The Sarasota County School Board monthly work session, which was delayed by one hour, will start with a progress report on the SHS rebuild and a budget overview.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2012
County Commission meets today

Discussions on an extension to an operating permit for Mosaic Fertilizer are set for 11 a.m.

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The Sarasota City Commission must wait a few weeks to find out if any city information is on an employee's personal computer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2012
Computer investigation drags on

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

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Julia Bair from the Oberlin Conservatory
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Music Festival students at the Promenade

The Sarasota Music Festival students didn't have to worry about playing in the dark when they visited the Promenade June 13 for a special concert. The afternoon sun illuminated the common room where an audience of Promenade residents enjoyed hearing the four musicians play classic solos and duets on their cello, bassoons and clarinet. They might be so-called 'students,' but today's aspiring students seem like tomorrows stars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Landesberg
  • June 18, 2012
Get to know Canta Rana Peruvian Fusion Cuisine

Get to know Canta Rana Peruvian Fusion Cuisine

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  • By Stephen Warne
  • June 18, 2012
Pride: A Deeper Love

Pride: A Deeper Love

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