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  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman has authored her first secular book on parenting from her experience teaching children and as a mother.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Rabbi Elaine Glickman pens book for parents

"Your Kid's a Brat and It's All Your Fault" lends advice for parents looking to correct bratty behavior.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In April, Alta Vista residents began discussing their concerns regarding a car storage area in the Ringling Shopping Center parking lot.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2016
What’s happening at the Ringling Shopping Center?

An uptick in activity has residents curious about the future of the property, but a definitive answer could still be months away.

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  • News
In April, the city installed the first piece of roundabout artwork at the intersection of Main Street and Orange Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2016
City refines public art search process

An increase in public works projects also has the city searching for sculptors and painters. How do officials find the creative minds behind civic artwork?

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Five years after the facility opened, the county has met its obligation to pay $320,000 annually toward the Robert L. Taylor center.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2016
City seeks county funding for Robert L. Taylor complex

The city is asking the county to consider investing more money into the north Sarasota community center, highlighting another rift between the two governments.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 2, 2016
Oyster Bay home sells for $2.3 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 16 and May 20.

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Running back Ali Boyce rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 34-26 spring game victory against North Fort Myers May 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

  • Sarasota
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Benderson Development bought the 7.5 acre property housing the 96,000-square-feet former Dillard’s for $10 million in 2014.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2016
Westfield, Benderson and Dillard’s settle lawsuit

Following a lengthy legal clash, L.A. Fitness is slated to open in the former Dillard’s department store at Westfield Southgate Mall.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2016
A lesson in street course

Osprey resident will compete in the Skateboard Street Amateur at X Games Austin 2016 June 3.

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The Sarasota Christian Middle School cheerleading squad won a national championship in its first season of competition. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Middle School Cheerleading squad puts Sarasota Christian on the map.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
Summer Night Hoops series coming to Lakewood

The series will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from June 8 to July 22.

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Regimental Commander for 2015-16 Lexi Williamson receives the command to dismiss her classmates for the final time.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 1, 2016
SMA Cadets graduate through the iron gate

Sarasota Military Academy are promoted to graduates.

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Danny Frank, 32, prepares to water ski.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Local charities sponsor adaptive water skiing

On May 22, several local non-profits collaborated for an adaptive clinic for 20 people with disabilities to learn to water ski.

  • Sarasota
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Eric and Covan Stasen wave to Sarasota Military Academy Prep cadets during the Downtown Sarasota Memorial Day Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2016
Memorial Day parade marches on Main Street

Residents line Main Street for the 2016 Memorial Day parade Monday, May 30.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 28, 2016
Patriot Plaza hosts tribute for Memorial Day

Residents commemorated Memorial Day early with a ceremony at Sarasota National Cemetery.

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