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Natalie Rolfs gets ready to row with fellow campers.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Crew's Mini Summer Camp Regatta

Family and friends came out to watch children row Friday, June 28, at the Sarasota Crew Mini Summer Camp Regatta. Children have been learning the basics of rowing since the camp started June 17 and invited parents to show off their new skills. Rowers received certificates and a summer camp 2013 T-shirt at the end.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An argument between two women about a phone turned violent Wednesday, June 26, in Fredd Atkins Park, and ended with a severly bitten ear.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2013
Woman charged for biting victim's ear

Sarasota Police arrested Kesha Taylor Wednesday, June 26, for severely biting another woman's ear during a scuffle.

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  • News
During a June 4 meeting, the Sarasota County School Board voted to move up up the construction of the bus loop in place of the courts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2013
Sarasota High School tennis courts demolished

Despite recent efforts to preserve the courts, the school board pushed up the construction dates earlier this month and work is under way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The daily thunderheads lurking on the western horizon mean summer is officially here in Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Funky ways to beat the weekend rain

Meteorologists expect thunderstorms throughout the last weekend of June but that's no reason not to enjoy your weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A deceased person was discovered at a downtown Sarasota bus station early this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2013
Police investigate death at SCAT station

Sarasota Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a woman at the Sarasota County Area Transit transfer station in downtown Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
June 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police operation nabs 39 offenders; Five area college leaders revive push for collaboration; BMX facility upgrades could boost tourism; PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist VBS

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Investigators allege Vennie Del Singleton touched the young girl inappropriately several times between 2000 and 2002
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 27, 2013
Police arrest man suspected of molestation

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 62-year-old Vennie Singleton June 25, after listening to a phone call between him and the victim.

  • Sarasota
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Ben Wilder and Barbara Loeschen
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Argus Foundation Meet the Minds with Tom Esselman

Community leaders and the business community met Thursday, June 27, at The Francis, to hear president and CEO of Institute for the Ages Tom Esselman speak. Esselman explained the sustainability of the institute and how it will become integrated into the business community to a group of about 90 people. The Argus Foundation hosts a Meet the Mind Luncheon once a month where community members can learn new topics from experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino started at her position at the beginning of 2013.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 27, 2013
Police operation nabs 39 offenders

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 39 suspected drug dealers as part of Operation Cracked Sidewalk.

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College leaders would like to see increased retail and dining options for students and a safer, pedestrian-friendly North Trail.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Five area college leaders revive push for collaboration

Seven years after efforts to rebrand the North Trail as an educational and cultural corridor, leaders of five area colleges revive the push for a more collaborative college community in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Vehicles line Ivanhoe Street, near Walt's Fish Market and Restaurant, on a Friday night.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
Proposed parking ban divides residents

Patron traffic from Walt's Fish Market has caused headaches for some neighbors, but no consensus on the issue has been reached.

  • Siesta Key
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Minister Joel Osteen, left, leads Nik Wallenda and his family in prayer minutes before the Grand Canyon walk. (Photo from Salon.com)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
Our View: Down with DOMA

We are all likely to drown over the next few days in the news and commentaries on the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act. The court said it was unconstitutional. This is likely to become our next Roe v. Wade.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota’s BMX track already has the distinction of being the nation’s oldest continuously running course. Upgrades could make it a more alluring destination for cyclists.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
BMX facility upgrades could boost tourism

Thanks to the success of sports tourism in the area, Sarasota could be looking in a more extreme sports direction to generate revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
Commissioners pick through county budget

With the millage rate set to remain flat, the county is slated to dig deeper into reserves to increase its service levels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Cocoanut Avenue at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
June 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Man robbed at gunpoint; Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval; Whitney Beach likely to raise the bar; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mar Vista

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