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President of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission Andy Hooker calls veteran Rick Rogala up to accept his award for service.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : A Tribute to Veterans

The Jewish Family and Children Services and the All Faiths Food Bank honored veterans Tuesday, May 28 at Michaels on East at A Tribute to Veterans luncheon. Veterans Earl E. Jacobson, Daniel F. Kennedy, Rick Rogala, John W. Saputo, Troy C. Scott and Steve Wilberding were honored with awards for their dedication to veterans and the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction of the 6,900-square-foot, stand-alone building began in December, and crews are in the process of wrapping up construction.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 28, 2013
New P.F. Chang's construction wrapping up

The restaurant is expected to open June 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista application to go back to planning board
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 28, 2013
May 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Mar Vista application to go back to planning board; Street teams program marks one year; 2013 FCAT scores released; PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Harney who once served on the USS Princeton thanks veteran Dennis Hauck for his service to the country. Hauck was on the Destroyer in Key West when Fidel Castro took over in Cuba.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Memorial Day Parade

Hundreds of people lined the Main Street Monday, May 27 to watch the Memorial Day Parade and pay tribute to American heroes. JROTC from local high schools, community organizations and veterans marched in the parade as onlookers waved flags and showed their patriotic spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students listen to the commencement speech.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School seniors celebrated high school graduation Friday, May 24, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Seniors wore graduation caps and gowns and received their diplomas, as well as shows of support from family and friends.

  • Sarasota
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Ethan Heinz and Evan Lemole sail into the squadron finishing off the race.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Sailing Squadron Race Around Lido

Families got together at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the 21st Annual Race Around Lido Monday, May 27 to raise funds for Luffing Lassies, a women's sailing group, and to enjoy the Memorial Day Holiday. Approximately 80 people took their sailboats and calculated how much time it would take for them to get from the North beach to the sailing squadron. The team with the closest estimate won the race.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The City of Sarasota is providing an $80,000 grant toward operating the program
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 28, 2013
Street teams program marks one year

The program has helped 63 homeless people find housing and employment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chad Miller, Henry Ford and Brendan Helmuth
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian School Commencement

Sarasota Christian School held its commencement May 24 at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church.

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Woody Bryant, Mark Lowell and Simone Velez
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Splash Shabbat

Members of Temple Emanu-El brought their children to the synagogue Saturday, May 27, for the annual Splash Shabbat. Children enjoyed playing in the water before enjoying breakfast, and a Shabbat service followed.

  • Sarasota
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Connecticut-based business Lincoln PK Partners LLC bought the property that currently houses a Bank of America Branch for $4.45 million.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2013
Redeveloped property at Fruitville and 301 sells

Wayne Ruben sold the property at Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 that leases to Bank of America and is in the process of closing on the adjacent property Staples leases.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota crime drops more than sixteen percent in 2012
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 24, 2013
May 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota crime drops more than sixteen percent in 2012; Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4 million; Patron Saints: Dennis and Grace McGillicuddy; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
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During the next two years, Florida will transition to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and mathematics.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 24, 2013
2013 FCAT scores released

The Florida Department of Education has released the results of the 2013 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test 2.0

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to the press release, Sean Murphy, owner, was in Connecticut attending his son's graduation when the fire occurred and was relieved that no one was injured.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2013
Eat Here Sarasota reopens after small electrical fire

The restaurant was closed for several days for repairs, but reopened Thursday, May 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney running back Demardre Patterson scored a 4-yard touchdown and also had a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus Braden River

The Cardinal Mooney High football team defeated Braden River 32-13 in its Spring Game May 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 24, 2013
Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4 million

Sale of a 5,352-square-foot home is the largest on Bird Key since July.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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