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Ethan Knize and his brother, Liam, browse the booths of the Sarasota Police Department. Ethan tried on a SWAT team tactical vest and ballistic helmet.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 6, 2013
Neighbors meet police during National Night Out

Law enforcement and the community got to know each other at the 30th anniversary of National Night Out.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randabi’s Deli is located 6550 Gateway Ave. Temple Sinai members and New York natives Jerry Thomas and Michael Lauber own the deli.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 6, 2013
Randabi's Deli celebrates grand opening

Sarasotans can enjoy a complimentary sampler platter with a purchase of any meal through Sunday for the grand opening week of Randabi's Deli, 6550 Gateway Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ed Nuget of Cornerstone Sign and Graphics, Ruth Anderson of Digital Image Business Solutions and Troy Larkin of WSRQ
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : First Monday

Business people chattered and mingled Monday, Aug 5, at BB&T on Fruitville for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's First Monday. The chamber donated the proceeds from the cash bar to a local non-profit that was in attendance from a business card drawing. Seventy-five people attended the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scott Dolan has owned Big Water Fish Market for nearly two years. In response to customer demand, he recently added a full lunch menu.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 5, 2013
Big Water Fish Market casts new services

The fish market, opened in 2011, recently added a full lunch menu.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's historical Crocker Memorial Church and Bidwell-Wood House now feature security cameras to prevent vandalism.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 5, 2013
Landmarks fight vandalism with security cameras

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded the Historical Society of Sarasota County a $3,770-grant for a security-camera system

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Judy Harms, Karen Gallagher and Duane Harms
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club 'Everything Must Go'

Before the Bird Key Yacht Club closes for 3 weeks this summer, the club hosted an 'Everything Must Go' (from the fridge) buffet dinner on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Members enjoyed one last gathering until the club reopens in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Laura Martin and Laurie Birnbach
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Scallopalooza

The 3rd annual Scallopalooza was held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The fundraising event benefits Sarasota Bay Watch's Scallop Restoration Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children act out a living museum exhibit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Music and Drama Camp

Children participating in Harvest United Methodist Church's Music and Drama Camp shared the biblical story of Jonah, a prophet swallowed by whale, with friends and family, during a performance of "Go, Go Jonah" Aug. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Triathletes race from their swim on Siesta Key Beach to mount their bikes at the Multirace Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon

Athletes swam, biked and ran Saturday, Aug 3, at the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. Approximately 400 people participated in the duathlon, 1 mile run, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run; Olympic Triathlon 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10 km run; and the Triathlon Sprint, 0.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run.

  • Siesta Key
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Paula Thompson, an employee of New Balance
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 2, 2013
Video feature: Sarasotans talk about tax-free holiday

Taxes will be the last thing on shoppers' minds this weekend - the Florida Department of Revenue's tax-free holiday begins today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
EJ Griffitts punches into Adam Jaco at Jaco's Boxing and Fitness.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2013
Video feature: Adam Jaco's Boxing & Fitness

Boxers have an intense workout regiment. We stopped by Adam Jaco's Boxing and Fitness for a lesson in extreme fitness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brittany Detert, Mekala Jones, Sen. Nancy Detert, Dolphin Aviation Owner Ron Ciaravella, Tiana Smith and Breanna Barrett
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 2, 2013
Students presented with Dolphin Aviation scholarships

Sen. Nancy Detert and Dolphin Aviation owner Ron Ciaravella present five Sarasota County students with scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adam Stump, 10, and Eric Hvideberg, 11, look for critters they catch in their trolling net.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sea Sleuths Camp Spotlight

Excited children looked for sea creatures, snorkeled, kayaked, field sampled, fished and took a boat trip Monday, July 29 to Friday August 2, at Sea Sleuths Camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Fifth through eighth graders explored the relationship between local marine life in the Duos of Deep themed camp. They learned that marine life depend on one another for survival and waded in Sarasota Bay with nets to examine the tiny critters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2013
Schools host uniform fairs

Several East County elementary schools today and Saturday will host uniform fairs for new and returning students.

  • East County
  • News
The Vitale family has donated a total of $80,000 for scholarships in the last 16 years to the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Dick Vitale gives scholarships

Hundreds of children shouted 'awesome baby' as ESPN Television sports analyst, writer and philanthropist, Dick Vitale walked into the gymnasium Thursday, Aug 1, at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club to present five $1,000 scholarships to Sarasota County students. All five scholarship recipients have been with the Boys and Girls Club since childhood.

  • Sarasota
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