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Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Courtesy photo Prom queen and king, Barbara Davis and John Morey
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  • July 24, 2014
Forever young

Heron East Assisted Living Facility held its second annual 'Senior Prom' last month.

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  • July 24, 2014
Community drive

Sarasota nonprofits the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County and Big Brothers Big Sisters are hosting donation drives. The Boys and Girls Club's drive runs from July 21 through Aug. 2 and is accepting clothing, shoes, books and small household items for Goodwill Manasota.

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Courtesy rendering A public park and baywalk is one of several features included in the Sarasota Bayfront Now plan, which looks to develop a large swath of city land along the water.
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  • David Conway
  • July 24, 2014
Bayfront aquarium plan makes public debut

The group behind a leaked proposal for city-owned waterfront land hopes to reshape public perception of its plans.

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Morgan cuts out the body of the mermaid tail from swimsuit-type fabric. It took Morgan six or seven trial runs to find the right kind of fabric, she said.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 24, 2014
VIDEO: Woman turns childhood fantasy into a business

The idea for Jade Morgan's business took shape after she made a mermaid tail as a costume for her daughter.

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File photo St. Armands Circle organizations have been pushing for a restriction on special events at St. Armands Circle Park, citing concerns about traffic congestion and a decrease in business activity during the height of tourist season.
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  • David Conway
  • July 24, 2014
Circle events ordinance remains in design stage

City staff will continue working on a long-awaited ordinance managing special events at St. Armands Circle Park, but commissioners signaled their support for several requests from Circle stakeholders.

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 24, 2014
Sand Sculpture Camp

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation's Sand Sculpture Camp held its second day of this week's session Tuesday, on Siesta Key Beach.

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Mindy Towns submitted this photo of Sarasota Baptist Church, taken at sunset.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Mindy Towns submitted this photo of Sarasota Baptist Church, taken at sunset.

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Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer This home at 1639 S. Lake Shore Drive has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,290 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 24, 2014
Home in Bay Island sells for $1.9 million

A home in Bay Island tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • July 23, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ambrish Piare, of Ivory Lounge

TWIS Asks: Ambrish Piare, of Ivory Lounge

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Jessica Bailey and Ashley Shultz sit at their family's picnic table.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Sunsets

Families spent their evening together at Selby Sunset Wednesday, July 23, at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The gardens extended its hours for families to play on the lawn, explore the mangrove trail and watch the sunset. Attendees were able to bring their own picnic dinners.

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 23, 2014
Habitat for Humanity receives grant from Bank of America

The grant will help the nonprofit purchase a cargo van that will help deliver tools, supplies and construction materials used to build homes for Sarasota families in need.

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Neighborhood groups are rallying residents to attend a Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting tomorrow, during which the advisory board will consider the most controversial changes proposed for Sarasota 2050.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 23, 2014
Planning Commission to consider 2050 tweaks

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider controversial changes to Sarasota 2050, the county's long-term regulations guiding growth east of I-75.

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Siesta Key Oyster Bar offers a menu of fresh seafood as well as a fun atmosphere, with nightly live music, in the heart of the Siesta Key Village.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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Photo by Kelsey Grau Consultant Robert Gibbs said awnings and signage on St. Armands Circle and elsewhere are outdated and said the city should raise its design standards to improve the retail areas.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 23, 2014
Report shows room for growth on Circle w/VIDEO

Robert Gibbs, a consultant conducting a retail analysis of several districts in Sarasota, said the Circle is in need of cosmetic upgrades.

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