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Les and Pam McCurdy
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening

More than 300 guests gathered at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre's new location on Ringling Boulevard Monday, June 9, for the McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening Charity Fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2014
Gov. Scott fills School Board vacancy

Gov. Rick Scott selected Sarasota County School Board District 1 candidate Bridget Ziegler to fill the vacancy created by the April resignation of Carol Todd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This rendering details proposed improvements to the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 301.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2014
DID to consider further Main Street improvements

On Tuesday, the Downtown Improvement District will discuss expanding its boundaries to complete the last segment of a Main Street improvement project.

  • Sarasota
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The United States’ Margaux Isaksen prepares for her final dual in the mixed relay round robin fencing event June 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final

Cup Final June 6 through June 8, in Sarasota. Athletes participated in five events, including fencing, swimming, horse riding, running and laser pistol shooting. Winners were crowned in women's, men's and mixed relay divisions.

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Modern Pentathlon Vice President Joel Bouzou with South American Regional President Jorge Salas, Modern Pentathlon President Klaus Schormann, African Regional President Sameh Guemeih and Oceania Regional President John Pennell
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Modern Pentathlon Sponsorship Gala

Sarasota celebrated the 2014 Modern Pentathlon at the Pentathlon Gala Saturday, June 7, at the Ca D'Zan. Before enjoying dinner on the water, guests socialized on the Ringling's lawn. The gala marks the second night of the international event that is held in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Police Department detectives arrested Sarasota resident Shaquan Leverett for the murder of a Palmetto man in March.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 6, 2014
Sarasota man arrested for murder

The Sarasota Police Department has made an arrest following an investigation of a murder that took place March 10 in North Sarasota.

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The quintet will play patriotic music with Master Sgt. Robert McDonald and the U.S. Army Chorus. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 6, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: The U.S. Army Brass Quintet Concert

Start the weekend downtown with the U.S. Army Brass Quintet Friday, June 6, at Five Pints Park. The outdoor concert is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Alliance and Downtown Sarasota Alliance.

  • Sarasota
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Liston Bochette was one of the Olympians who spoke to the students.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 6, 2014
VIDEO: Olympians visit Sailor Circus

Five Olympians visited Sailor Circus Thursday, June 5. The Olympians shared personal stories with aspiring athletes before answering questions. The meeting is part of the Olympians' visit to Sarasota for the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final.

  • Sarasota
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Assistant Sarasota County Administrator Lee Ann Lowery with Fire Chief Mike Tobias (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2014
Our Town: Final salute

The Sarasota County Fire Department honored Fire Chief Mike Tobias May 29, outside the Sarasota County Administration Building.

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Les and Pam McCurdy
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 5, 2014
Comedy Central: McCurdy's set to open June 11

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre owner Les McCurdy says despite the pain of moving his business, he made the right choice. Now it's time to let the laughs begin.

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City staff may be charged with maintaining medians and other grassy spaces for several weeks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 5, 2014
City mowing contractor cuts service

Following service issues, the city may now be on its own when it comes to turf maintenance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A proposed noise ordinance would cut off outdoor amplified noise for all businesses at 11 p.m. on weekdays, a later hour that currently only applies to Mattison's City Grille.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 5, 2014
Commission seeks new solutions to noise issues

While considering a revised noise ordinance, city commissioners discussed alternative measures for combating issues residents have with boisterous downtown businesses.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Facts on proposed charter; City should sue Mogensen; If you build it, they will come

  • Sarasota
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Pine View School for the Gifted eighth-grader Hallie Schiffman began sailing competitively when she was 10 years old.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2014
Setting sail

Thirteen-year-old Hallie Schiffman was recently named the recipient of the 2014 Young Woman Sailor of the Year Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 5, 2014
Engineers present new lift station renderings

City staff and the engineering team in charge of completing the Lift Station 87 project discussed the design of an above-ground structure with citizens.

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