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Traffic is now beginning to appear through roundabouts on Ringling Boulevard at Pineapple Avenue and Palm Avenue this morning.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 13, 2012
Both Ringling roundabouts now open

A roundabout at the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue opened yesterday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews from Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Sharapova makes career Grand Slam

On Saturday, June 9, Maria Sharapova won the 2012 French Open in her defeat of Sara Errani; her win was a career Grand Slam.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Primrose School helps local charities

Families of Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch came together during the school's "Basket Bazaar" Spring Fling fundraiser.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Kinnan students race for classmate

Students at Kinnan Elementary School ran and raised funds to help a beloved classmate, Isaiah Jackson, during a special fundraiser in his honor May 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Residents honored at service

More than 200 Temple Emanu-El members and religious school families gathered last month at the temple for a special worship service recognizing the school's outstanding instructors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Farmers Market holds Kids' Day

Merchants at San Marco Plaza will host a special day for children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tim and Nancy Breo were overjoyed by Nancy's win. Photo by Bob Bolcik.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Tara welcomes new board members

Tara residents Nancy Breo and Lynne Hudson won seats May 21, on the Tara Master Association Board.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Phill Younger said that the town doesn’t know how its START funds are used and worried that including organizations year after year on the budget creates a sense of entitlement.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 13, 2012
Organizational funding discussed

The Longboat Key Town Commission discussed which organizations should receive contributions in the 2012-13 fiscal year budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A debate concerning island-wide cellular service will continue to ring through Longboat Key Town Hall, but it's probably on hold for a while.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 13, 2012
Cellular talk comes down to the wire

The Longboat Key Town Commission is unlikely to answer the call for more telecommunications discussion until the fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andy Adams' AdamsMark L.P. suggests a rehabilitation of the existing Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 13, 2012
Planning mode: Rehab vs. rebuild

Colony unit owners received details about two plans this week that depict two different visions for the property.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Our View: Illegal voters: Yes, purge them

On principle, you really can't argue with Florida Gov. Rick Scott.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mitchell Levin
  • June 13, 2012
My View: Pension plan: Rainbows and butterflies or logic?

"Fiscally sound" is not how the pension board behaves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Circa 1913, when the club was known as Sarasota Yacht and Automobile Club. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 13, 2012
105 years of history

Most of Sarasota Yacht Club's history, which dates back to 1907, is contained in a cardboard box.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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