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President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
July 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rowing bid receives presidential support; Manatee County property values on the rise; Turtle nests on track for strong season; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Polo Grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Casey Key Fish House
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 10, 2013
Destination: Osprey

Travel down U.S. 41 with a curious outlook and you are bound to find breathtaking views, interesting shops and history waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the ride and discover fascinating finds along the way.

  • Siesta Key
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Deputies arrested Marcus Thomas, Christopher Pierre, Jackie McBurrows, Lionel Bain Jr. and Nick Arline on a total of 49 charges.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2013
Sarasota deputies bust crime ring

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged five Fort Lauderdale residents after a vehicle-burglary spree Tuesday, July 9.

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Sarasota County is preparing to sell the property at 20 N. Washington Blvd.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2013
Sarasota County to sell downtown land

Sarasota County staff are preparing an invitation to negotiate for the sale of county-owned land in the heart of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Representatives from the International Federation of Rowing Association tour Nathan Benderson Park in April.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2013
Rowing bid receives presidential support

President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Judge Rick De Furia’s 11-year career as 12th Judicial Circuit judge was marked by respect and empathy for litigants.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 10, 2013
De Furia shows respect on and off the bench

The Hon. Rick De Furia reflects on a long and varied career as he prepares for retirement, effective Aug. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The swimming pool separates the two wings of an elegant home in Lido Shores. Above, looking toward the living room. Photos by Greg Wilson.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • July 10, 2013
Home of the Month: Lido Luxe

Classic modern style by architect Jonathan Parks complements a historic Sarasota neighborhood.

  • Arts + Culture
Pumpkin and goat cheese ravioli prepared by chef Tommy Klauber at Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Polo Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Polo Grill with Tommy Klauber for pan-seared grouper and pumpkin-and-goat cheese ravioli.

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The Sarasota city budget, which sees significant resources devoted to covering rising pension costs, is still $2.5 million short of being balanced.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2013
July 9: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Proposed 2013-14 city budget ticks upward over last year; Kitten sale extended through July; THEATER REVIEW: 'The Underpants'; HIGHLIGHTS: Sarasota Orchestra Summer Camp

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cat Depot is extending its half-off kitten sale through July.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 9, 2013
Kitten sale extended through July

More than 200 kittens have been rescued since May and Cat Depot wants to keep the momentum going.

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  • Neighbors
According to a chart of 2013-14 expenditures presented during the workshop, general fund spending represents about 30% of the overall budget.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 8, 2013
Proposed 2013-14 city budget ticks upward over last year

The budget, which sees significant resources devoted to covering rising pension costs, is still $2.5 million short of being balanced.

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City of Sarasota emergency personnel saved a duckling that fell into a storm drain near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2013
July 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Emergency workers rescue duckling on U.S. 41; 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda; FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
Fly fishing clinic to take place this weekend

CB's Saltwater Outfitters will hold an Orvis Fly Fishing 101 clinic from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 13, at 1249 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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It is estimated that about 300 spectator boats watched the races from the water.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 8, 2013
Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Wrap-up

Spectators swarmed Lido Beach beach Sunday, July 7, for the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival.

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A man exposed himself to two underage girls who were playing ping-pong Sunday, July 7, at the Limetree Beach Resort.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 8, 2013
Police investigate indecent exposure

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating the report of a man exposing himself Sunday, July 7, at the Limetree Beach Resort.

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