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  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 7, 2014
Safety concerns surface in SUP proposal

Sarasota County currently forbids watercraft at public beaches with lifeguards, but the county is considering two options to allow vendors to rent stand-up paddleboards to beachgoers.

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  • David Conway
  • August 7, 2014
Art committee seeks expertise for roundabouts

Before it begins looking for artwork to place in the center of planned roundabouts throughout the city, the Public Art Committee is searching for someone to lead the way.

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A Philadelphia neighborhood's flower baskets serve as an example of the desired project. Courtesy photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 7, 2014
Downtown Improvement District mulls cultivating flower baskets

The group is interested in decorating light poles throughout the downtown area with flower baskets, but questions remain about cost and design.

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  • August 7, 2014
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  • Mark Gordon
  • August 7, 2014
Race organizers aim to create iconic event

A trio of successful sports business leaders takes a shot at a new event, where the spotlight will be bright. Their process could be a blueprint for how executives overcome logistics hurdles.

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Nikki Yanez, 10, occasionally practices on the tennis court. The majority of her training is done through stretching, conditioning and completing gymnastics elements. Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2014
Back-to-back Champ

Ten-year-old Nikki Yanez won a pair of tennis titles last month after only having played the sport for two years.

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The Sarasota Cal Ripken 10U All-Star team is 16-0, having won state and regional championships since it formed earlier this summer. Courtesy photo
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2014
Sarasota Slugfest

The Cal Ripken 10U All-Star team will compete in the Cal Ripken World Series Aug. 9 through Aug. 16, in Virginia.

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Riverview graduate Alex Katz is one of roughly 375 swimmers involved in the Sarasota Sharks program. File photo
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2014
Sidelines

GSJGA players close out the summer season; Florida Burn Pennant team finishes third; Coastline Volleyball Club registration begins

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Kayne Peters shows off his splits. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 7, 2014
Camp Spotlight: Red Tiger Taekwondo Summer Camp

Red Tiger Martial Arts continued its weekly taekwondo and martial arts summer camp last week.

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  • August 7, 2014
News Briefs

County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios; Grand Prix surpasses 2013 economic impact; Sarasota deputies investigate homicide

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  • August 7, 2014
Business Observer

Annette Rogers joins forces with Cheryl Loeffler; Former Johnson & Johnson exec appointed to board; New development company breaks ground in Sarasota; Michael Saunders Realtor receives CRS designation

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This home at 1667 Hillview St. has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,682 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.25 million. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 7, 2014
Home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter sells for $1.25 million

A home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Alison Maddex submitted this photo, taken during a morning rain shower on Siesta Key.
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  • August 7, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Alison Maddex submitted this photo, taken during a morning rain shower on Siesta Key.

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Mary Kenealy Barbetta and Cindy Peterson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Catholic Charities Ball Pre-Party Trunk Show

Catholic Charities Ball Pre-Party Trunk Show

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Sarasota County Archaeologist Ryan Murphy said it was refreshing to work with staff so intent on preserving historical resources while planning tweaks to the Blackburn Point Park project.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 6, 2014
County preserves archaeological site in Osprey

Sarasota County will modify improvements planned for Blackburn Point Park to preserve part of a shell midden, which contains tools and pottery from before 850 A.D.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2014
Lakewood Ranch adds builder

Murray Homes has become an official builder in The Lake Club.

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CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy voices concerns over adding 12 speed bumps throughout Lighthouse Cove — a cost the group decided not to line item into the 2014-2015 budget.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 6, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD adopts 2014-2015 budget

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District adopted its 2014-2015 budget at its Aug. 5 meeting.

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Gabriele Orcoc is excited to get a Junior Police Officer of Sarasota badge at National Night Out Against Crime.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: National Night Out Against Crime at Gillespie Park

Sarasota Police Department and Gillespie Park came together to fight crime Tuesday, Aug. 5, by hosting the 31st annual National Night Out Against Crime event at Gillespie Park.

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Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office attempted to locate an armed robbery suspect with the department’s helicopter unit, Air-1, Monday evening.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 6, 2014
Deputies seek suspect who robbed hair salon

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has asked for the public to help identify a man suspected of robbing Great Clips Hair Salon at gunpoint Monday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Dance teams head to nationals

Braden River High School dancers hope a recent win will lead to victory on a larger scale.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Girl Scouts seeks leaders

The volunteer-led Girl Scouts organization is in need of new troop leaders and co-leaders for the upcoming school year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Welly-come to the world, Annabelle

Lynn Weddington Welly, wife of former Longboat Key Club General Manager Michael Welly, is a proud new grandma.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Chloe Ceshker: Top dog for 14 years

Chloe Ceshker, a toy poodle known for her work ethic and style, died Aug. 4. She was 14.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Save the date: Nov. 8

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is already in planning mode for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 6, 2014
Town recommends combined tax increase of $954,397

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks millage rate increases to the operating budget and beach districts to offset declining revenues and brace for pricey beach projects in 2015.

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Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2014
Police calls down 3.3% in first half of 2014

Larceny and burglary incidents are up, rescue calls are down, but overall crime numbers didn't change significantly during the first half of 2014.

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  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 6, 2014
Key Club manager outlines club investments

The Longboat Key Club is undergoing golf course renovations this summer at Harbourside now that Islandside work is done.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
News Briefs

Couple seeks restaurant approval this fall; Firefighters plan training at closed Hilton facilities; Mote scientists study red tide bloom offshore

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County School Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Election 2014: Charter Review Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

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Woodland Early Childhood Center Director Jennifer Passmore has dreamed of opening a private school for years. A local literacy foundation has provided funding for the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2014
Uncommon Curriculum

A new private school focuses on crafting lessons to individual student's needs. Its funding provides it the freedom to do so.

  • East County
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Photo by Pam Eubanks Bob Delaney says his presentations on post-traumatic stress disorder have proven to be more valuable than any of his NBA memorabilia.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 6, 2014
Retired ref earns 'spirit' distinction

After the basketball court healed his emotional wounds, Bob Delaney receives recognition for his work on PTSD awareness.

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