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Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
July 25: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: School budget growth comes with a catch; Nonprofit develops affiliation with Moffitt; Chief DiPino 'locked up' for charity; Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Robert Marbut spoke to Sarasota County business and political leaders July 18, at Venetian Golf and River Club.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 25, 2013
Homelessness consultant to cost $40,000

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota ask other municipalities for funding to hire Dr. Robert Marbut.

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  • News
Construction between Gulfstream Avenue and Palm Avenue on Main Street has resulted in a reduction in parking spaces near businesses across the street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2013
Street project dampens business

Some merchants are upset by the impact Main Street improvements have had on their businesses, but the Downtown Improvement District says the work will reap benefits.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2013
Big budget, questionable results for police

City police receive almost $30 milllion in the proposed 2013-14 budget, but the department has fallen short compared to other municipalities.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
OUR VIEW: 'Tis the season: for tax rates

It's that time of year. It's that time of year. All of our taxing authorities are in the midst of budgeting for next year. And for taxpayers, it's easy to get a bad case of 'MEGO' - 'My Eyes Glaze Over' - when all of the news reports come out about proposed millage rates (aka property-tax rates).

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
J. Mack Reid stands with members of the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
J. Mack Reid leaves mark on Boys and Girls Club

After more than two decades with the organization, Reid is preparing for retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Ballard poses on his motorcycle in 1953 in Germany.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
Sarasota man facilitated peace during Korean War

James Ballard, stationed in Germany during the Korean War, worked as an Air Force intelligence specialist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2013
School budget growth comes with a catch

The school board's 2013-14 budget shows signs of recovery following years of cuts and declining revenues, but board members say they have limited spending options.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Sarasota boards OK column donation for Five Points Park; Main Street construction to move to Palm Avenue

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicole Rissler began her position in September.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
Nicole Rissler rides sports tourism wave of success

As Visit Sarasota Sports Commission director of sports, Rissler combines her love of sports and marketing know-how.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Patriotism is dying

To have the city of Sarasota art snobs turn down the Iwo Jima statue is a lesson in what really matters to this town's leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The United States Marine Corps selected 24-year-old Siesta Key resident James Schmidt for honor guard duty at Camp David and the White House.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
Moments in Time

The United States Marine Corps selected 24-year-old Siesta Key resident James Schmidt for honor guard duty at Camp David and the White House.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sixteen-year-old Matthew Chapman finished eighth in the 15 to 19 age group at last year’s Top Gun Triathlon. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2013
Perfect Punishment

Sarasota Military Academy junior Matthew Chapman will compete in the Top Gun Triathlon July 27, at Fort De Soto Park, for the second-consecutive year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A home located at 725 Mangrove Point Road sold for $4,875,000. The 9,039-square-foot home contains six bedrooms, six baths, two half-baths and a pool.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 25, 2013
South Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $4,875,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between July 8 and July 12.

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