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Kyle Pearson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 18, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota County Dirty Jobs Camp

Campers rolled up their sleeves and got messy Tuesday for Sarasota County's Dirty Jobs Camp at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners also said the Siesta Key Beach pavilion represents an example of the Sarasota School of Architecture’s modern design movement.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 18, 2013
Moments in Time

Sarasota County commissioners applied historic designations to the Siesta Key Beach and Nokomis Beach pavilions because they represent public buildings constructed as part of Sarasota's post-World War II building boom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Norma Pennington submitted this sunset photo, taken over the Venice South Jetty.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2013
WEATHER PHOTO: Sarasota

Norma Pennington submitted this sunset photo, taken over the Venice South Jetty.

  • Sarasota
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Cindy Bellacosa, Linda Buntjer, Jeanne Larranaga and Dawn Fertig
  • By Mindy Towns
  • July 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour celebrated the Fourth of July late with a patriotic potluck July 12, at the Stoneybrook Rec Center.

  • East County
  • News
The Healthy Start Coalition provides professional services for pregnant women, infants and new families in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 17, 2013
Healthy Start Coalition announces keynote speaker

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota Inc. annual meeting will take place Sept. 26 at Sarasota Laurel Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
PDQ is currently constructing a new building at 5160 S. Tamiami Trail between Rooms to Go and the Sarasota County School Board offices.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 17, 2013
PDQ Chicken to open in Sarasota

After purchasing land at 5160 S. Tamiami Trail, PDQ Chicken is set to open in September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On Tuesday, July 16, Sheriff Tom Knight presented a check for $3,000 to Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing, a non-profit group that provides tutoring and summer camps for local kids.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2013
Sarasota Sheriff donates $3,000 to youth group

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office donated seized funds to Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing Tuesday, July 16.

  • Sarasota
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Layna Ryser
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Children donate to Locks of Love

East County residents Layna Ryser and Allee Lowry may only be 4 and 3 years old, respectively, but the girls are eager to help children who are ill.

  • East County
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Heise used his phone to snap this picture of what he calls a “fire egg.”
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: 'Fire egg' captured in reader photo

As Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's director of operations, Ryan Heise has seen plenty of birds in their natural habitat.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: LEGOLAND tickets are back

East County-based Foundation for Dreams, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic camping programs for children with special needs, has been chosen again to participate in LEGOLAND Florida discounted tickets.

  • East County
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The Rev. Brian Bagley-Bonner says the graffiti turned out to be an opportunity for the congregation to reflect, learn and celebrate.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7.

  • East County
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Liam Schultheis
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2013
Liam Schultheis reports to Town Hall

There's a new face on the Longboat Key Town Commission dais: Liam Schultheis took a break from festivities at the Fourth of July Freedom Fest to pose for a picture in the chair typically occupied by Mayor Jim Brown.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police-service technician Richard Brey
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 17, 2013
Brey investigates retirement scene

Police-service technician Richard Brey has investigated many crime scenes, but now he's checking out a new scene: retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Riverview High wide receiver Rod Miller trains athletes of all levels and skill sets through his company, GLC Athletics.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 17, 2013
Under the radar

Riverview High alum and ODA conditioning and strength coach Rod Miller founded GLC Athletics in 2008, as a way to help area athletes hone their athletic abilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
Larry Greenspon wears the warm-up uniform he'll wear during the opening ceremonies for the Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 17, 2013
Your Neighbor: Larry Greenspon

Longboat Key resident Larry Greenspon plans to go for the gold.

  • Longboat Key
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