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Five-year-old Nicholas Messer tried to collect as many clouds on the end of his nose as possible.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest UMC VBS

Three hundred children enjoyed a fun-filled week of Vacation Bible School June 11-15 at Harvest United Methodist Church. During this year's 'Sky' themed VBS, children enjoyed all-star games, science projects in imagination stations, snacks, bible stories and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Shawn Mitchell, 8, spins around and around on one of the many fun pieces of playground equipment at the new, circus-themed playground at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Sports Festival

The first ever Sarasota Sports Festival took place, Saturday, June 16, out at Payne Park. The festival also coincided with the opening of the Circus Playground.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Margaret Wise, Laura Wood, Stephanie Shaw and Susan Buck
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 15, 2012
Farewell to Laura Wood

Farewell to Laura Wood

  • Black Tie
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie
  • June 15, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

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Jeremy Keefer and Sammy and Noah Tabachnick enjoyed Pop Craft popsicles.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kid's Day at the Market

San Marco Plaza hosted a special time for children during its weekly Farmer's Market June 15. During the Kid's Day event, children enjoyed face painting, a bounce house, balloon animals and other activities.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2012
June 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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David Bullock became town manager Nov. 1. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2012
Commission to discuss Bullock contract

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a contract with the town manager that provides for a longer tenure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nine-year-old Luke Stoker made sure to keep his eye on the target.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cub Scout Day Camp

One hundred and sixty five cub scouts spent a week enjoying fun-filled activities while also learning the core principles of scouting during Cub Scout Day Camp June 11-15 at Camp Flying Eagle. Cub scouts enjoyed arts and crafts, water games, swimming, canoeing, archery and learned valuable survival skills, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barbara Sulton and Laura Proctor
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Island Siesta Association Meet and Greet

Members of the Bay Island Siesta Association met for their biannual meet and greet at John and Laura Proctor's home. Host Laura Proctor used her culinary skills to prepare a spread of various foods, and guests enjoyed mingling and tasting a selection of wines.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kaitlin Thibodeau and Mary Jane Fortenberry take a break from the water fight.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pandamania Bible Camp at St. Michael the Archangel

Children are wild about St. Michael the Archangel's Summer Bible Camp. The camp, called PandaMania, incorporates the theme, "God is Wild About You," and the decorations and activities revolve around wildlife and nature. Campers worked on crafts and donation items, sang songs and had water fights.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The five Manasota Monsters teams will return to action this weekend in the Father's Day Invitational in Palm Coast.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2012
Manasota Monsters lacrosse team wins tournament

The Manasota Monsters U17 Orange elite travel lacrosse team went 5-0 to win the Palm Beach Blast Lacrosse Tournament June 9 to June 10, in Wellington.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Chief of Staff Ron Turner helps attendees at the June 13 Town Hall meeting determine their new precinct name and polling place.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 15, 2012
Dent pushes absentee voting

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent during a June 13 Town Hall meeting said the November ballot would be complex and lengthy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roni Belmont with Suncoast Digital Press enjoys some ribs from Anna Maria Oyster Bar.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bulls, Blues and BBQ

When the workday ended, the fun began at Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Manatee Chamber of Commerce and USF staff and alumni's Bulls, Blues and BBQ event Thursday, June 14. Mingling and networking took place at picnic tables during the all-you-can-eat barbecue on USF's lawn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill seeks to enclose the area above its existing roof, which would add waterfront dining space.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2012
Dry Dock request on P&Z Board agenda

A site-plan amendment request from Dry Dock owner Eric Hammersand is one of three items up for discussion at next week's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The County Commission is set to review today its capital improvement projects and summarize its financial directions for the 2013 fiscal year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 15, 2012
Commission won't commit funds to homeless program

Sarasota County commissioners decided not to allocate taxpayer dollars to a new homelessness program until it can review detailed financials and firm donation commitments.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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