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Grayson Meyer, Caleb Hebert and Landon Stewart make crafts.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Witty Kids Summer Camp

From June 16 through Aug. 1, Witty Kids Summer Camp, held at Gene Witt Elementary, offers children in grades kindergarten through fifth crafts, games and other activities centered on weekly themes, such as the Wild Wild West.

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Siesta Key Oyster Bar offers a menu of fresh seafood as well as a fun atmosphere, with nightly live music, in the heart of the Siesta Key Village.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 23, 2014
Friends amass business buy-in

Lakewood Ranch High seniors aim for business growth through professional networking alliance.

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Courtesy photo Artistic Paver assists with installation of the project July 15 at the gate at Balmoral Woods and Lakewood Ranch boulevards.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2014
Upgrades to remedy access angst

The IDA expects access improvements to be completed by the end of August.

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Photo by Kelsey Grau Consultant Robert Gibbs said awnings and signage on St. Armands Circle and elsewhere are outdated and said the city should raise its design standards to improve the retail areas.
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  • David Conway
  • July 23, 2014
Report shows room for growth on Circle w/VIDEO

Robert Gibbs, a consultant conducting a retail analysis of several districts in Sarasota, said the Circle is in need of cosmetic upgrades.

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File photo Vice Mayor Jack Duncan
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 23, 2014
Vice Mayor Duncan won't seek third term

The vice mayor said both commissioner and Manasota League duties take up almost 40 hours of his time per week.

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Rusty Chinnis helped at last year’s Scallop Search.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 23, 2014
Sarasota Bay Watch events promote scallop restoration

Sarasota Bay Watch, a nonprofit organization that aims to preserve and restore Sarasota Bay's ecosystem through education and active participation, will host an evening of food and fun to raise awareness and support for local scallop restoration at the fourth annual Scallopalooza Aug. 9, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Model homes under construction in Tidewater Preserve are located within the new Riverside community, which replaces inventory in the Lagoon neighborhood.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2014
WCI eyes expansion from east

WCI Communities will use its Tidewater Preserve community as a home base as it looks to acquire land throughout the state.

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Mary Lee Richey
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 23, 2014
JHCF hires development VP

Mary Lee Richey brings her big-city attitude and passion for fundraising to the newly created position.

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Eden Pointe ApartmentsÂÂ
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 23, 2014
New owners 'turn up' expectations for complex

TGM Associates to renovate, rename Turnbury Park apartments.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 23, 2014
Eagle nest proves costly

Being a neighbor to a pair of bald eagles isn't cheap.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
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Dates set for 2017 World Rowing Championships; Grand Challenge food drive extended through summer; Second case of mosquito-borne illness detected

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1. 232 Seagull Lane, Bird Key
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 23, 2014
Top 10 real estate sales in 2014

The following transactions are the top 10 sales recorded during the first six months of 2014 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys, according to Sarasota and Manatee county property records.

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File photo Colony Lender's 95% interest in 2.3 acres of Colony property includes the swimming pool, conference rooms, stores on the midrise, tennis courts, office space, a flower shop and maintenance area.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 23, 2014
Unicorp seeks 100% recreational interest

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall wants to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, but his vision includes owning Andy Adams' units and his 5% recreational property interest.

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Courtesy rendering A selection committee will review four town center proposals at a public meeting Aug. 21 at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
News Briefs

Committee to review town center proposals; Katharine the shark heads east toward Daytona Beach

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