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Siesta Key

Church of the Redeemer needlepoint members meet every Thursday to beautify their church. One kneeler can take months to embroider. but the group finds the hobby relaxing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2013
July 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: PDQ Chicken to open in Sarasota; Ringling grad launches Kickstarter campaign; Concession home sells for $2 million

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Commissioners also said the Siesta Key Beach pavilion represents an example of the Sarasota School of Architecture’s modern design movement.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 18, 2013
Moments in Time

Sarasota County commissioners applied historic designations to the Siesta Key Beach and Nokomis Beach pavilions because they represent public buildings constructed as part of Sarasota's post-World War II building boom.

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Norma Pennington submitted this sunset photo, taken over the Venice South Jetty.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2013
WEATHER PHOTO: Sarasota

Norma Pennington submitted this sunset photo, taken over the Venice South Jetty.

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The Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern was founded by Harner and his family in 1976.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 17, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Crow's Nest

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Steve Harner and Chef Mike Leopold of the Crow's Nest in Venice. Learn how to make Bouillabaise in this week's in the kitchen.

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The Sarasota Police Department has named 24-year-old Kyle Riley as a suspect in a sexual battery case with a 14-year-old victim.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2013
July 16: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police seek sexual battery suspect; Turtle disorientations higher than usual; City Commission approves Laurel Park Overlay District

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Local officials today presented their case to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2013
July 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: U.S. delegation vies for regatta; PHOTO GALLERY : Boots vs. Badges; Sarasota-Manatee Originals kick-off certificate sale today

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A Siesta Key resident chased a man out of his home and into the Grand Canal early Thursday
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2013
July 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Armed homeowner foils burglary; Police investigate north Sarasota shooting; City Commission to consider Laurel Park zoning procedures; Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Improv Festival 2013

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged five Fort Lauderdale residents after a vehicle-burglary spree Tuesday, July 9.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2013
July 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies bust crime ring; Lakewood Ranch Planning Commission considers changes; Selby Great Room renovations are in bloom; Destination: Osprey

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Sarasota County deputies arrested a drenched burglary suspect before 2 a.m. Thursday, July 11, after the 21-year-old fell into the Grand Canal on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 11, 2013
Armed homeowner foils burglary

A Siesta Key resident chased a man out of his home and into the Grand Canal early Thursday, July 11.

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The renovated Great Room will include decorative fabric kites, which can be lit with custom colors for events. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 11, 2013
Selby Great Room renovations are in bloom

Construction on the outdated Great Room began Monday, July 8.

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This rendering of the downtown area affected by Bradenton's form-based code accompanied its zoning guidelines.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 11, 2013
Sarasota seeks to decode new zoning rules

As Sarasota begins the planning stages of rewriting its zoning regulations, downtown Bradenton has entered its second year under form-based code.

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File photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2013
SCAT service changes begin July 13

Several Sarasota County Area Transit routes will undergo changes to their schedule, while other routes will be adjusted. The changes are scheduled to take effect Saturday.

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Getting to Siesta Key Beach in mid-July 1976 was as difficult as it is today during season.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 11, 2013
Moments in time

Getting to Siesta Key Beach in mid-July 1976 was as difficult as it is today during season.

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President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
July 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rowing bid receives presidential support; Manatee County property values on the rise; Turtle nests on track for strong season; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Polo Grill

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Casey Key Fish House
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 10, 2013
Destination: Osprey

Travel down U.S. 41 with a curious outlook and you are bound to find breathtaking views, interesting shops and history waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the ride and discover fascinating finds along the way.

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