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  • Josh Siegel
  • July 2, 2013
Gallen to run for re-election in Manatee

Michael Gallen, a Democrat, has filed documents with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections to run for re-election.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police did not report any injuries to the four adults on board the 15-foot vessel.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2013
July 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police arrest armed robbery suspect; Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay; PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening; PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival; AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bolstering claims of economic recovery, Sarasota County preliminary taxable values exceeded early estimates for the 2014 fiscal year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2013
Sarasota taxable values jump 4%

The preliminary tax roll for Sarasota County in the 2014 fiscal year shows a 4.1% increase in taxable values compared with the 2013 fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larry Greenspon is international chair of the Israel Tennis Centers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2013
Longboater to compete in International Jewish Olympics

Larry Greenspon will compete in the International Jewish Olympics later this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission will set the town’s maximum millage rate tonight at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 1, 2013
Longboat Key property values are on the rise

Sarasota and Manatee County property appraiser offices reveal their taxable values today. Those values are increasing slightly for the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police investigate a boating accident Sunday, June 30, near the 10th Street boat ramp.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2013
Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Police did not report any injuries to the four adults on board the 15-foot vessel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Coates attempted to elude capture in the Salvation Army on 10th Street and was captured by officers after escaping on foot.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2013
Police arrest armed robbery suspect

The Sarasota Police Department suspects John Coates, a 19-year-old homeless man, of two armed robberies and drug possession.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At least 50 people attended a rally Saturday organized by former Save Our Seabirds volunteer Greg Para, who said its purpose was to show support for founder Lee Fox. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2013
City seeks bird's-eye view of Save Our Seabirds

Sarasota staffers didn't see rats or mold during an inspection of Save Our Seabirds, but former volunteers and a past employee told them when and where to look.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Combined with a debt service millage rate of 0.0560 mills, the total town maximum millage rate could be 2.1932 mills when the new budget begins Oct. 1.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 1, 2013
Longboat sets maximum millage rate at 2.1372

Longboat Key properties, which the Manatee and Sarasota County property appraisers certified July 1, rose in value.

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Spyder Broussard and Roy Kaplan
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard and Polo Grill owner Tommy Klauber brought Broussard's hometown tradition to East County at the sixth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil, June 29. The event, held at Polo Grill and Bar, featured live music by the Gumbo Boogie Band and a feast of shrimp, fried catfish, oysters, andouille sausages, muffalettas, crawfish corn dogs and other Cajun favorites served on newspaper-covered tables.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy and Jerry Schrantz
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival

Seafood fans flocked downtown Saturday, June 29, to take part in the annual Sarasota Farmer's Market Shrimp and Lobster Festival. Guests enjoyed fresh seafood and live music while browsing vendors' booths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alejandra Powell and her daughter, Natalia
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening

Residents gathered Saturday, June 29, to celebrate the opening of Culverhouse Nature Park in Palmer Ranch. Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Friends of The Legacy Trail, Friends of Palmer Ranch Parks, Friends of Culverhouse Community Garden, the Sarasota YMCA and the Palmer Ranch Master Association hosted the open-house celebration. The new 82-acre park is one of seven trailheads on the Legacy Trail and features opportunities for picnicking, hiking, bicycling and gardening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ursula, portrayed by Olivia LaFemina, right, convinces Ariel, portrayed by Skylar Homan, to give up her voice for a chance to be a human.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Little Mermaid Jr.'

Campers in Lakewood Ranch High School's Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp concluded their three-week camp with a productions of 'The Little Mermaid' June 28.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hannah Pope, Sarah Smith and Jaynie Hamm enjoy learning the sport.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cornerstone VBS

ldren at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch honed their soccer skills June 24 through June 28, at Summerfield Park, as they participated in the church's annual Vacation Bible School event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 28, 2013
State approves Manatee Schools' recovery plan

The Florida Department of Education has approved the Manatee County School District's financial recovery plan.

  • East County
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