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File photo Attorney Dan Bailey, along with Sarasota Police Foundation founder Larry Twill, have transferred the organization to new leadership.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2014
Police foundation announces leadership

Mired in controversy last winter, the Sarasota Police Foundation has gotten off of the ground thanks largely to the help of Larry Twill and Dan Bailey.

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Photo by David Conway Army Corps officials explain in detail the findings of their report, which presents models that show the dredging of Big Pass would have negligible effects on Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2014
Siesta residents skeptical on dredging

Lido Key residents are beginning a public push for a proposed project to renourish the Lido shoreline, while Siesta Key residents want more evidence it won't harm their beaches.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Nickolaus Mack submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach, of a mutlicolored sunset.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Nickolaus Mack submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach, of a mutlicolored sunset.

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PRESSING EVENT. Matthew Press catches up on his Sarasota Observer news while attending the Young Birders Event at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, N.Y.
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  • July 31, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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Harriet Sokmensuer Unit 400A at 420 Golden Gate Point has two bedrooms, two baths, one-half bath and 2,650 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.75 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 31, 2014
Condo in The Grande Riviera sells for $1.75 million

A condominium in The Grande Riviera tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Courtesy Sarasota Crew rower Jacob Franks, 16, will compete in the Junior Men's Quadruple Sculls at the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2014
Dream Fulfilled

Sarasota Crew rower Jacob Franks will compete in the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, in Hamburg, Germany.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo Jay McHargue and M. Stephen Long, of Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County Inc. Executive Director Deidre L. Danmeyer and Ed Lucke, of Merrill Lynch/Bank of America
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Business Observer

Habitat for Humanity receives $18,000 grant ; Children's World hosts 50th anniversary bash; Katie Knight appointed to CareerEdge funders' board

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When she's not blocking jammers on the rink, Allicia Gould is refereeing for the junior team. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 31, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Allicia Gould

Gould is a member of the Sarasota roller derby team the Rolling Renegades.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 31, 2014
Ice Ice Baby

Everybody loves something cold and sweet, especially on a hot summer day.

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The county only allows for swimming-related activities on its six miles of beaches, but Sarasota County Commission is considering allowing vendors to rent out stand-up paddleboards.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 30, 2014
County asks for input on stand-up paddleboard rental

After receiving a proposal to allow stand-up paddleboard rentals on county beaches, Sarasota County will hold two public hearings on the issue.

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Local health officials have warned those with liver diseases to avoid consuming raw shellfish due to recent reports of “flesh-eating” bacteria illnesses in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 30, 2014
Health officials warn of 'flesh-eating bacteria'

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has issued a warning of the potential for exposure to Vibrio vulnificus in local waters after two cases were reported in the county this month - including one death.

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Cafe Venice Restaurant and Wine Bar is located on Venice island and offers a menu of continental cuisine with an emphasis on homemade items.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Venice

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Scott Raiche, of Cafe Venice, while he prepares chicken scaloppine marengo. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seized a monocled cobra, among seven venomous reptiles, from a Sarasota man last week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 30, 2014
Sarasota man caught with illegal deadly snakes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission last week charged 20-year-old Nick Mitchell with unlawful possession of venomous reptiles, including four cobras.

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