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Sarasota

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  • July 3, 2014
News Briefs

Artspace proposal gains momentum; Siesta Key property values outpace county; New Pass closed Sunday for Grand Prix boat race

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Little League; GSJGA golfers post impressive numbers; Babe Ruth All-Stars win district crowns

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Peter Fanning
  • July 3, 2014
My View: Charter proposal: unlike others before it

The proposed charter deserves to be on the ballot. It's not what opponents say it is. It's a charter for effective leadership that's different from prior referendums on the issue.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
Letters to the Editor

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

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 3, 2014
Children share Fourth of July plans

With the Fourth of July a few days away, the Sarsota Observer hears what children at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA's Selby Aquatic Center have planned for the holiday and what it means to them.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 3, 2014
Your Neighbor: Mary DeArment

For artist Mary DeArment, words have a broader meaning than their dictionary definition.

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Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer This home at 8037 Midnight Pass Road has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,061 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.64 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 3, 2014
Home in Mira Mar sells for $1.64 million

A home in Mira Mar tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota resident Carolyn Bistline submitted this photo of father-and-son, Charles and Jack Wittmaak.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Sarasota resident Carolyn Bistline submitted this photo of father-and-son, Charles and Jack Wittmaak.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On Thursday, several street closures will be in effect for the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2014
Closures announced for holiday weekend

Beginning Thursday, street and office closures will be in effect as a variety of events are slated for the Fourth of July weekend.

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Sarasota County deputies arrested 28-year-old Keith Hernandez for grand theft Sunday, in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 2, 2014
VIDEO: Video assists in Siesta Village arrest

Sarasota County deputies arrested a West Palm Beach man who was allegedly caught on tape stealing a woman's purse from the Beach Club Tuesday morning.

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Property values within Sarasota’s city limits increased 5.5% to $7.6 billion this year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 2, 2014
Siesta property values outpace county

Sarasota County taxable values grew 6.7% this year, while property values in the Siesta Key Lighting District increased 7.5% to $4.5 billion.

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Sarasota deputies identified Mario Smith as the man who tried to rob a Dollar General during a traffic stop yesterday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 2, 2014
Deputies make arrest after attempted robbery

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged Mario Smith, 33, with attempted robbery for the Sunday incident at Dollar General on the 4400 block of Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
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Right-hander Josh Capo started on the mound for Sarasota American.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota American Majors division All-Stars

The Sarasota Little League 11/12 American team rallied to defeat North Port 4-1 July 1, at Twin Lakes Park, in a game that was delayed 48 minutes due to rain and lightning. Trailing 1-0 in the first inning, Sarasota American tied the game in the third inning on Cade Nelson's home run. Ty Kilgo, Jack Carney and Charley Alario each added RBI singles. With the win, Sarasota American advanced to the District 16 championship game against Sarasota National July 2.

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The Riverhouse Reef and Grill is located at 995 Riverside Drive, in Palmetto, and features fresh local fish, certified Angus beef steaks and original martinis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Peter Van Der Noord and chef Ezequiel Gramajo at the Riverhouse Reef and Grill for some Gulf seafood pasta. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

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