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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2013
Braden Woods home burglarized

A home in the 9100 block of 64th Avenue East was burglarized sometime between June 26 and July 4.

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Robby Koski, Lindsey Lemler and Enzo Knap smile before their parade starts.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Parade

Children at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch donned red, white an blue Wednesday, July 3, as they marched around their classrooms for parades celebrating the Fourth of July.

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Andrew and Elizabeth Davidson
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Fireworks Show

Thousands of spectators filled Siesta Key Beach Thursday, July 4 to celebrate the Fourth of July and watch the annual fireworks show. Families sprawled out on blankets and towels to watch the show.

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Knight Hamalian
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Independence Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted an Independence Day Regatta Thursday, July 4. Participants sailed in the race before enjoying barbecue and family activities.

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  • News
The Manatee County School Board had approved a contract on the site with Blackrock Development May 6. Blackrock's offer was for $1.65 million, with a $50,000 earnest-money deposit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2013
Manatee School District property up for sale

The Manatee County School District's Checkers/Owens property is back up for sale, after a sales contract was terminated.

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Colby Richardson
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay Cookout

Sand Cay Resort on Longboat Key hosted a social barbecue Wednesday, July 3. Guests sampled barbecue, food and drinks while socializing with friends and family.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting; After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed; Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

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Capture a memory with your smartphone and use hashtag #observer4th on social media sites to join the community in sharing memorable moments.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 3, 2013
Fourth of July photo frenzy

Capture a memory with your smartphone and use hashtag #observer4th on social media sites to join the community in sharing memorable moments. You may just see your photo in the July 11 issue of the Observer.

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Volunteers mark turtle nests with stakes and tape for protection and documentation purposes.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2013
Season's first turtle nest hatches

Volunteers will excavate the nest Saturday, July 6, at Longboat Harbour Towers.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2013
Town to replace water meters

The town will begin replacing water meters next month at no cost to customers.

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  • News
Emergency workers transported the victim to the hospital via Bayflite and police canvassed the area near the 1700 block of Gregg court with K-9 units without results.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 3, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting

A man approached a Newtown resident on his porch at roughly 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, and shot him twice, according to a Sarasota Police Department news release.

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During the Monday, July 1 City Commission meeting, commissioners amended the city code to add Payne Park to the list of parks that require dogs to be on leashes.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
Briefs 7.3.13

City's street-paving project set to start July 8;traffic restrictions set for Fourth of July holiday weekend; City Commission Meeting Wrapup

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Cy Bispham with his wife of 65 years, Doris. Photos courtesy of the Argus Foundation.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2013
Developer and dairyman leaves lasting impact

Family and friends remember Cy Bispham's work ethic, humor and zest for life.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2013
After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed

Tom Savage withdrew his application to donate an Iwo Jima memorial to Sarasota because of commission opposition, but commissioners say they were putting in due diligence.

  • Sarasota
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Lucy Nicandri became the festival director in 2004. She works 14-hour days, seven days a week in the six weeks leading up to the festival. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2013
Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Director Lucy Nicandri is in her 10th year of devoting long hours to ensuring the week of events goes off without a hitch. VIDEO: Click on the article to watch a behind-the-scenes video.

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