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Spirit of America: 'The American Experience'
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 4, 2014
VIDEO: Spirit of America - The American Experience

Six prominent residents of Sarasota and Manatee County recall their journey to the 'Land of the Free.'

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Craig Little received Superintendent Rick Mills' recommendation for the Lakewood Ranch High principal position.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 3, 2014
Craig Little recommended for Lakewood Ranch High principal position

Superintendent Rick Mills recommends Craig Little for the Lakewood Ranch High principal position.

  • East County
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Blaise Fluker, 21 months, rides in a wagon in last year's parade.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Freedom Fest

It may only be a quarter-mile long, but the Longboat Key Freedom Fest parade goes the distance on community charm. Hosted by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, the All-American morning begins with the parade line up at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, between Bank of America and SunTrust Bank on Bay Isles Road.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota County contractors remove sea flora near the end of North Shell Road to make room for one of 17 parking spaces.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 3, 2014
Shell Road reopens with improvements

Sarasota County reopened North Shell Road today, after installing 17 parking spaces at the popular Siesta Key beach access.

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A woman was saved in Sarasota Bay Wednesday and didn’t need medical attention because of the quick actions of two marine patrol officers.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 3, 2014
Marine patrol officers rescue woman

Marine Patrol Officer John Majka jumped into Sarasota Bay Wednesday to save a woman who went under water and couldn't swim.

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Dr. David Marshall is currently the assistant principal at Horizons Academy.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 3, 2014
Lakewood Ranch High School principal candidates address discipline, parents' concerns

Candidates Craig Little and Dr. David Marshall met with faculty members, students and their parents at a community forum July 2, to determine the next Lakewood Ranch High principal.

  • East County
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  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2014
Bayfront plan envisions $100 million aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

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Photo by David Conway Lido Key residents say their shoreline is in need of immediate assistance. A FEMA-backed project, approved following Tropical Storm Debby, is scheduled to provide sand later this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2014
County endorses Lido renourishment

At a workshop Monday, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 3, 2014
Commissioners praise Harmer's initial budget

Last year, Sarasota County Commission budget workshops were often tense, with the possibility of large looming budget shortfalls and emergency meetings to slash spending before public hearings.

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  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2014
VIDEO: Main Street moratorium on events to take effect

With planned construction restricting the available parking downtown, the city is instituting a policy that will significantly reduce the number of Main Street events.

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Photo by Jessica Salmond Some residents attempt to solve the problem by putting up no-parking signs.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 3, 2014
Shell Road closure drives beachgoers to new street

Roberts Point Road residents petitioned the Sarasota County Commission for no parking signs on their street to deter beachgoers from crowding the road.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 3, 2014
Grand Prix celebrates 30 years of fundraising

In 1985, five Sarasota men founded the successful boat race that continues strong today.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2014
JFCS continues efforts to combat homelessness

For a decade, Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Suncoast has worked to prevent homelessness, with services expanding to include the housing of veterans.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
News Briefs

Artspace proposal gains momentum; Siesta Key property values outpace county; New Pass closed Sunday for Grand Prix boat race

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On Thursday, several street closures will be in effect for the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2014
Closures announced for holiday weekend

Beginning Thursday, street and office closures will be in effect as a variety of events are slated for the Fourth of July weekend.

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