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Pumpkin and goat cheese ravioli prepared by chef Tommy Klauber at Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • 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.

  • Siesta Key
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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.
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  • 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
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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.

  • Sarasota
  • 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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  • News
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

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    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.

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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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Save Our Seabirds is located on a parcel of city-owned land at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 8, 2013
FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds

The wildlife agency performed an unannounced inspection last Wednesday.

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  • News
Sarasota County and city of Sarasota emergency workers raced to save a duckling trapped in the sewers near Sarasota Memorial Hospital July 7.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 8, 2013
Emergency workers rescue duckling on U.S. 41

City of Sarasota emergency personnel saved a duckling that fell into a storm drain Sunday, July 7, near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Reagan Russo, 3, didn't let the rain stop her from showing off her patriotism and watching the parade.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Parade of Boats Part 3

Spectators watched dozens of boats pass them Friday, July 5, at the 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children wave to the crowd while riding in the parade.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Parade of Boats Part 2

Sarasotans welcomed home Nik Wallenda and watched grand prix boats pass by Friday, July 5, on Main Street at the 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nik Wallenda waves to Sarasotans who welcome him home after he crossed the Grand Canyon earlier last week.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda

Thousands of people lined the streets of Main Street Friday, July 5 to watch the 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Nik Wallenda despite the rain. Children collected beads and watched the humongous race boats pass them by.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota welcomes home Nik Wallenda with a parade tonight at 7 p.m. in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2013
July 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Road closures planned for Fourth of July weekend; Nik Wallenda Welcome Home Parade set for tonight; Longboat Key Freedom Festival 2013

  • Siesta Key
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The best view of the boat race will be from Lido Beach. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Grand Prix Festival

The Fourth of July weekend festivities continue with a jam-packed schedule of events for the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix festival.

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