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Nancy and Jerry Schrantz
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival

Seafood fans flocked downtown Saturday, June 29, to take part in the annual Sarasota Farmer's Market Shrimp and Lobster Festival. Guests enjoyed fresh seafood and live music while browsing vendors' booths.

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Alejandra Powell and her daughter, Natalia
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening

Residents gathered Saturday, June 29, to celebrate the opening of Culverhouse Nature Park in Palmer Ranch. Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Friends of The Legacy Trail, Friends of Palmer Ranch Parks, Friends of Culverhouse Community Garden, the Sarasota YMCA and the Palmer Ranch Master Association hosted the open-house celebration. The new 82-acre park is one of seven trailheads on the Legacy Trail and features opportunities for picnicking, hiking, bicycling and gardening.

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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 28, 2013
June 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police investigate death at SCAT station; Weekend Best Bet: Culverhouse Nature Park Celebration; None injured in bus crash; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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After more than seven years of planning and deliberation the Culverhouse Nature Park will be open to the public Saturday, June 29 with a kick-off celebration and refreshments.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 28, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Culverhouse Nature Park Celebration

After more than seven years of planning and deliberation the Culverhouse Nature Park will be open to the public Saturday, June 29 with a kick-off celebration and refreshments.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 28, 2013
Jeweler donates to Girls Incorporated

Carats Fine Jewelry and Watches donated a $1,737 grant to the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arik Katz swims against the competition in the 800-meter freestyle.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Sharks Open

Swimmers competed Friday, June 28, at the Selby Aquatic Center for the 2013 Sharks Open. Teams came from as far as Puerto Rico and Colorado to compete in the three-day competition.

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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
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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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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.

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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.

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  • 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

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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.

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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.

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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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