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David Conway
July 17, 2014

Aging equipment causes more fountain closures

Keeping the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain open regularly is becoming a bigger challenge for the city.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Our View: Do something right: privatize

Sarasota city commissioners can expect a large crowd Monday night at their monthly meeting at City Hall in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Letters to the Editor

It's Time we say 'enough time'; It's past the time; Consider the ramifications

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

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Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

It's Read Everywhere

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

It's Read Everywhere

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
July 17, 2014

Bound for Nationals

Sarasota Sharks swimmers Bethany Leap and Alex Katz will compete in the 2014 Phillips 66 National Championships Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, in Irvine, Calif.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
July 17, 2014

Sharks tap new coach

Gulf Gate resident Brent Arckey was named the new head coach of the Sarasota Sharks July 8.

Sarasota
Neighbors

David Conway
July 17, 2014

Park improvements to preserve a legacy

Ernest Werlin has donated $125,000 to improve and maintain Causeway Park, which he hopes to have renamed to honor his wife, Eloise Werlin.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 17, 2014

Temple Beth Sholom Schools Culinary Delights Cooking Camp

Temple Beth Sholom Schools hosted Culinary Delights Cooking Camp last week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Richard Wulterkens submitted this sunset photo of a heron, taken on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 17, 2014

Toy Story

Jack Matthews sits surrounded by George Washington, Uncle Sam and World War II generals and world leaders. The retired Washington, D.C., lawyer, veteran and South Carolina municipal judge doesn't think twice about his unusual company. They are a part of his vintage toy collection.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 17, 2014

YOUR NEIGHBOR | Ashley Baker and Joy Loos

The smell of handmade soap wafts from Joy Loos' kitchen, where she and her daughter, Ashley Baker, make soap for their company, Ashjoi All Natural Soaps.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
July 17, 2014

Sidelines

SLL Junior All-Stars win championship; Junior golfers tee off in Summer Series

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
July 17, 2014

Home in Coral Cove sells for $3.2 million

A home in Coral Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Amanda Sebastiano
July 16, 2014

LWRBA July Luncheon: "The Regional Impact of Tourism and Sports"

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its July Luncheon July 16, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Attendees of The Regional Impact of Tourism & Sports event enjoyed lunch and a presentation on by Visit Sarasota County representatives Nicole Rissler and Virginia Haley.

East County
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 16, 2014

Wallenda hits hurdle in plans for training center

After a disappointing hearing in front of the Sarasota County Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, "King of the High Wire" Nik Wallenda's plans for a training center in his hometown are on the line.

Sarasota
News

David Conway
July 16, 2014

Elected mayor campaign admits defeat

Although the group failed to get a referendum on this year's ballot, It's Time Sarasota is preparing for a 2016 campaign for a new city charter and "strong" mayor.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 16, 2014

Observer wins 61 awards at newspaper contest

Six newspapers in the Observer Media Group garnered 61 total awards, including 24 first-place finishes, at the 2013 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest held July 10 to July 11, at the Biltmore in Coral Gables.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 16, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Primo! Ristorante

This week we went in the kitchen with Maurizio Colucci, owner and chef of Primo! Ristorante, while he prepares risotto alla parmigiana with braised beef short ribs. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
July 16, 2014

Fifty-year reunion offers payback

When Lakewood Ranch resident Thomas Newman returned to his alma mater for a 50th reunion, he took home more than memories.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 16, 2014

Argosy launches Sigma Beta Delta

Argosy University Sarasota inducted 85 new members to its Sigma Beta Delta honorary business academic society during its first induction ceremony June 25.

East County
Neighbors

Matt Walsh
July 16, 2014

Our View | A great week for the Key

Last week was a good week for Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 16, 2014

'We Are The Marines'

That is how Maj. Brian Dix introduced 'The Commandant's Own' U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps July 4, at Avery Fisher Hall.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 16, 2014

Tim Howard has Key roots

Residents of Fairway Bay knew about Tim Howard long before he became a household name: His grandparents, the late Paul and Eva Fekete, frequently bragged about their star soccer player grandson.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
July 16, 2014

Colony Lender wins bid

A dollar made all the difference at Monday's auction in Sarasota County Court.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
July 16, 2014

Cameras catch burglar in action

When a man allegedly broke into a Longboat Key residence last week, he probably had no idea the homeowner was watching him - and relaying information to police in real time.