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  • Josh Siegel
  • August 6, 2013
District opens parent hotline

Starting Aug. 7, parents of Manatee County School District students can call an information line to ask questions about the coming school year.

  • East County
  • News
Randabi’s Deli is located 6550 Gateway Ave. Temple Sinai members and New York natives Jerry Thomas and Michael Lauber own the deli.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 6, 2013
Randabi's Deli celebrates grand opening

Sarasotans can enjoy a complimentary sampler platter with a purchase of any meal through Sunday for the grand opening week of Randabi's Deli, 6550 Gateway Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Designing Women Boutique's art exhibition and summer sale runs through Aug. 17.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 6, 2013
DWB summer art sale extended

Designing Women Boutique's art exhibition and summer sale runs through Aug. 17.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Police sought the identity of a man for a suspicious incident at Bayfront Island Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 6, 2013
UPDATE: Man sought for taking pictures of children

The Sarasota Police Department has identified a man wanted for questioning for suspicious activity near the Children's Fountain at Bayfront Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ed Nuget of Cornerstone Sign and Graphics, Ruth Anderson of Digital Image Business Solutions and Troy Larkin of WSRQ
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : First Monday

Business people chattered and mingled Monday, Aug 5, at BB&T on Fruitville for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's First Monday. The chamber donated the proceeds from the cash bar to a local non-profit that was in attendance from a business card drawing. Seventy-five people attended the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children participating in Harvest United Methodist Church's Music and Drama Camp shared the biblical story of Jonah, a prophet swallowed by whale, with friends and family, during a performance of "Go, Go Jonah" Aug. 2.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2013
Aug. 5: Daily Headlines

Walmart burglary thwarted; PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club 'Everything Must Go'; PHOTO GALLERY: Scallopalooza; PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon; PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Music and Drama Camp

  • Siesta Key
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The Florida Men's 50+ volleyball team finished as the national runner-up to California at this year's National Senior Games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 5, 2013
Volleyball coach wins silver medal

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball coach Craig Wolfe won a silver medal at the 2013 National Senior Games, which ran July 19 through Aug. 1 in Cleveland, Ohio.

  • East County
  • Sports
The International Federation of Rowing Association's congress is slated to make an official decision on the venue in September.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2013
Sarasota's Nathan Benderson recommended for championships

The International Federation of Rowing Associations will recommend Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scott Dolan has owned Big Water Fish Market for nearly two years. In response to customer demand, he recently added a full lunch menu.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 5, 2013
Big Water Fish Market casts new services

The fish market, opened in 2011, recently added a full lunch menu.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Athletes get ready to mount their bikes and take off during the transition of the Siesta Key triathlon this weekend.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 5, 2013
Siesta Beach triathlon attracts athletes from afar

Athletes from all over the U.S. and Florida competed in the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon in a test for endurance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota's historical Crocker Memorial Church and Bidwell-Wood House now feature security cameras to prevent vandalism.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 5, 2013
Landmarks fight vandalism with security cameras

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded the Historical Society of Sarasota County a $3,770-grant for a security-camera system

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction on Main Street, which now spans from Gulfstream Avenue to Five Points at one section, is entering its fifth week.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 5, 2013
Construction continues on Main Street

As work continues on Main Street streetscape improvements, Pine Place will reopen this week after being closed for the instillation of brick crosswalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission will hold a workshop Aug. 23 for reports on the city’s various pension plans.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 5, 2013
City Commission to hold pension workshop

With the city's unfunded pension liabilities last estimated - conservatively, some say - at almost $300 million, experts will report on the city's various pension plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The project will include Broadway and Lois Avenue in the Longbeach Village, along with other streets on the Key. (Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2013
Town streets on the road to repavement

Several town streets will be repaved beginning next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Siesta Key beach improvement project will be one of the items up for discussion at Tuesday’s SKVA meeting.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 5, 2013
SKVA to discuss noise, beach improvements

The Siesta Key Village Association will hold its monthly general meeting Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues that affect Siesta Key businesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2013
Walmart burglary thwarted

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested 32-year-old Fred Jones early this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Harms, Karen Gallagher and Duane Harms
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club 'Everything Must Go'

Before the Bird Key Yacht Club closes for 3 weeks this summer, the club hosted an 'Everything Must Go' (from the fridge) buffet dinner on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Members enjoyed one last gathering until the club reopens in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Laura Martin and Laurie Birnbach
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Scallopalooza

The 3rd annual Scallopalooza was held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The fundraising event benefits Sarasota Bay Watch's Scallop Restoration Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children act out a living museum exhibit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Music and Drama Camp

Children participating in Harvest United Methodist Church's Music and Drama Camp shared the biblical story of Jonah, a prophet swallowed by whale, with friends and family, during a performance of "Go, Go Jonah" Aug. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Triathletes race from their swim on Siesta Key Beach to mount their bikes at the Multirace Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon

Athletes swam, biked and ran Saturday, Aug 3, at the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. Approximately 400 people participated in the duathlon, 1 mile run, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run; Olympic Triathlon 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10 km run; and the Triathlon Sprint, 0.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A 39-year-old man was killed during a shooting following a Manatee Mustangs youth football practice at the 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2013
Aug. 2: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Judge orders sale of Nadel property; Video feature: Adam Jaco's Boxing & Fitness; Video feature: Sarasotans talk about tax-free holiday; Bradenton shooting leaves one dead

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paula Thompson, an employee of New Balance
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 2, 2013
Video feature: Sarasotans talk about tax-free holiday

Taxes will be the last thing on shoppers' minds this weekend - the Florida Department of Revenue's tax-free holiday begins today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
EJ Griffitts punches into Adam Jaco at Jaco's Boxing and Fitness.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2013
Video feature: Adam Jaco's Boxing & Fitness

Boxers have an intense workout regiment. We stopped by Adam Jaco's Boxing and Fitness for a lesson in extreme fitness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brittany Detert, Mekala Jones, Sen. Nancy Detert, Dolphin Aviation Owner Ron Ciaravella, Tiana Smith and Breanna Barrett
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 2, 2013
Students presented with Dolphin Aviation scholarships

Sen. Nancy Detert and Dolphin Aviation owner Ron Ciaravella present five Sarasota County students with scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adam Stump, 10, and Eric Hvideberg, 11, look for critters they catch in their trolling net.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sea Sleuths Camp Spotlight

Excited children looked for sea creatures, snorkeled, kayaked, field sampled, fished and took a boat trip Monday, July 29 to Friday August 2, at Sea Sleuths Camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Fifth through eighth graders explored the relationship between local marine life in the Duos of Deep themed camp. They learned that marine life depend on one another for survival and waded in Sarasota Bay with nets to examine the tiny critters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 30-year-old John Anthony Bedfordfor trafficking in methamphetamine Thursday, Aug. 1.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2013
Deputies bust meth manufacturers

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested two men Thursday, Aug. 1, for trafficking in methamphetamine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Association board members Catherine Luckner and Michael Shay discuss a proposal to dredge Big Pass.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 2, 2013
SKA plans for independent look at proposed dredging

On Thursday, the Siesta Key Association unanimously approved hiring a coastal engineer to independently review a proposed dredging project for Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 2, 2013
Manatee Crew to hold fundraiser

The Manatee Crew team will hold a fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17, at Pier 22.

  • East County
  • News
Goodwill Manasota is seeking non-perishable food items for its summer food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Manatee and All Faiths Food bank.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 2, 2013
Goodwill launches food drive

The public can donate food to any Goodwill location in Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and DeSoto counties from Aug. 4 through Aug. 10.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2013
Schools host uniform fairs

Several East County elementary schools today and Saturday will host uniform fairs for new and returning students.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 2, 2013
Lakewood swimmers to hold car wash

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team will hold a car wash Aug. 24 to help raise money for the upcoming season.

  • East County
  • News
A special meeting at Town Hall on Aug. 14 will help to finalize the town manager's recommended budget.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 2, 2013
Incomplete budget presented

The town's recommended budget was presented to commissioners Thursday, but it's incomplete until pension costs are revealed later this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The SEC arranged the sale of a five-acre parcel of land located at 15576 Fruitville Road, once owned by Ponzi-schemer Arthur Nadel.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2013
Judge orders sale of Nadel property

United States District Judge Richard Lazzara authorized the sale of a five-acre tract of land once belonging to deceased Ponzi-schemer Arthur Nadel July 18.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Multiple gunmen opened fire killing a man around 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2013
Bradenton shooting leaves one dead

A 39-year-old man was killed during a shooting following a Manatee Mustangs youth football practice at the 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheriff Tom Knight announces the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft called Operation Booster Bumper.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 1, 2013
Sheriff's operation a success

Sheriff Tom Knight announced this afternoon the success of a sting operation that landed 59 shoplifting suspects behind bars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CW's 'Breaking Pointe' lead character, Ian Tanzer, leaves Utah's Ballet West to join the Sarasota Ballet.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2013
Aug. 1 Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Caragiulo announces bid for Barbetta's seat; Food fight commences at State Street garage; Smooth waters: Joe Dobson; Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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