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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2013
Funnel cloud forms in Lakewood Ranch

A funnel cloud formed near Summerfield Park, just before 7 p.m. Monday night.

  • East County
  • News
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.
    By
  • 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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peter Balos got the call on the mound for Lakewood Ranch in its 13-3 victory over New Tampa July 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League Section 4 All-Star Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 9/10 All-Stars competed in the Section 4 Tournament July 12-13, at Lakewood Ranch Park. The District 26 champions opened the tournament with a 14-3 victory over Plant City. Lakewood Ranch followed up its win with a 13-3 victory over New Tampa. The team later fell to North Brandon 12-9 to finish as the sectional runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2013
Key Club earns sixth Pinnacle Award

The Longboat Key Club & Resort is named in the Pinnacle Registry in Successful Meetings Magazine for the sixth time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Melissa Smith came to the Brides Across America Event with her fiancé Eric Irwin. Irwin has done four tours, three in Afghanistan and one in Iraq.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Brides Across America

Sarasota Brides and Formalwear gave away 12 dresses at Brides Across America Monday, July 15, a nationwide charity that provided free wedding gowns to military brides. To qualify, brides must be engaged and on active duty in the military or have a fiance who is on active duty in the military. The bride or their fiance had to have been deployed in the last five years to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Libya, Qatar, Kuwait, Korea or Japan. This was the second year Sarasota Brides and Formalwear put on the event and they will do so again next year.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Brides and Formalwear gave away a dozen dresses during the event.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 16, 2013
Sarasota Brides and Formalwear donates wedding dresses

Brides Across America is a nationwide charity event that provides free wedding dresses to military brides.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue has obtained a new water rescue all-terrain vehicle and a Jet ski to assist with water rescue operations on both Sarasota Bay and Gulf waters. (courtesy of town of Longboat Key)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2013
Fire Rescue starts water safety program

Last week, firefighter paramedics received training from Sarasota County lifeguards to learn water assessment review and to learn how to launch a new Jet ski from the beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 16, 2013
School grade calculations may change

The State Board of Education will meet at 10 a.m. today to discuss a recommendation to prevent school rankings from dropping more than one letter grade at a time.

  • East County
  • Schools
The improvement project will result in roundabouts at Myrtle Avenue and 47th Street, and sidewalks along both sides of Bradenton Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 16, 2013
Construction disrupts Myrtle Avenue traffic

The city of Sarasota will close the eastbound land of Myrtle Avenue at the intersection with Bradenton Road for construction from Wednesday, July 17, through Friday, July 19.

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  • News
Sarasota Police detectives are looking for Kyle Riley in connection with sexual crimes that occured over the last several years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 16, 2013
Sarasota Police seek sexual battery suspect

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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Initially, Laurel Park residents were asking for the elimination of the city’s administrative review process entirely within the boundaries of the district.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 15, 2013
City Commission approves Laurel Park Overlay District

The City Commission approved the creation of the overlay district, which will require public hearings before the approval of nearby large developments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County resident Joelle Hennesey sent in this photo of a funnel cloud taken about 6:45 p.m. near Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Weather Watch

East County resident Joelle Hennesey sent in this photo of a funnel cloud taken about 6:45 p.m. near Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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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

  • Longboat Key
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Dojo Martial Arts Academy won three world championships at the US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2013
Dojo martial artists win awards

Several students from the Dojo Martial Arts Academy in Bradenton competed in the US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships July 5-6 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Brides Against Breast Cancer 
Charity Wedding Gown Sale and Bridal Show showcased 18 bridal partners and beauty services.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 15, 2013
Brides-to-be help cancer support groups

Brides Against Breast Cancer raised $23,000 over the weekend to benefit cancer support groups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Loren Sletten will become extremely familiar with this bottle of Jim Beam. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 15, 2013
Sarasotan wins contest to be Kid Rock's bartender

Loren Sletten will bartend for Kid Rock on three stops of his summer tour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Shade Brigade will deliver fruit and juice, among other cool treats, to seniors in need.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 15, 2013
Shade Brigade seeks to keep seniors cool

The Emeritus Senior Living Communities launched the community-outreach effort in an attempt to keep summer manageable for seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Quicksilver 00 utility player Kendyl Brahler has been playing softball for nearly nine years.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Softball Camp

Dozens of girls hit the field for Lakewood Ranch High's annual Softball Summer Camp July 9-11. Players received individual and group instruction on pitching, catching, fielding, throwing mechanics, hitting and strength and conditioning, among other areas.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bright lights and other disturbances make it difficult for turtles to find their way back to the ocean.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 15, 2013
Turtle disorientations higher than usual

Mote scientists have documented 23 adult female disorientations during the first two-and-a-half months of nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction on downtown streets will continue through next week.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 15, 2013
Main Street streetscape improvements continue

The city said periodic lane closures should be expected around construction areas as demolition continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new store is 2,490 square feet.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 15, 2013
Main Street welcomes new store

Healthy Living Organic & Natural Market will open in late September, in the vacant space next to Pastries by Design.

  • East County
  • News
Jackie Millikan and Doris Dunlap
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Tropical Party

Sarasota Yacht Club members gathered Saturday, July 14, for a tropical-themed party. Guests wore their favorite beach shirts, leis and accessories, such as toy parrots and beach balls, and they socialized with other members over drinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Troy Horsley, Alexander Nir and Teak Gammaro
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Cowboy Camp

The Gan School at Temple Sinai hosted a session of its summer camp, Friday July 12. The camp, which was cowboy themed, brought two ponies to the school, and children took turns riding around the school's nature trails, while dressed in cowboy hats and handkerchiefs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Employees of New Dynasty Chinese Buffet found Tian "Andrew" Tain with severe head trauma lying in the driveway of a nearby business around 9:38 p.m.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 15, 2013
Deputies seek suspects in buffet beating

The manager of a Sarasota restaurant was found unconscious after following a group of men who didn't pay their bill late Sunday, July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials will learn in two weeks if Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 14, 2013
U.S. delegation vies for regatta

Local officials today presented their case to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairwoman Stephanie Hannum, Alene Fowler and Co-Chairwoman Lauren Dorsett
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • July 13, 2013
A Midsummer's Night Wish

A Midsummer's Night Wish

  • Black Tie
The Brides Against Breast Cancer 
Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show showcased 18 bridal partners and beauty services.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show

Brides browsed through hundreds of white gowns Saturday, July 13, at Brides Against Breast Cancer '¨Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show to find their dream dress and to help people impacted by cancer. The sale runs to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Brides Against Breast Cancer will donate $2 million this year to Center for Building Hope.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Summer rain sporadically pours down on the blood drive.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Boots vs. Badges

Firefighters and police officers rolled up their sleeves Saturday, June 13, at Westfield Southgate Mall for the 8th annual Boots vs Badges campaign to donate blood to Suncoast Community Blood Bank. The goal is to raise 300 pints of blood during the friendly competition between officers and firefighters July 13 to 27. Community members choose who they want to donate for. 'We need to take care of our full time residence,' said Mayor Shannon Snyder who donated blood for Badges after being with the sheriff's office for 25 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Reagan Ryckman, Jessica Heuring and Anna Weidel prepare to make bridges out of toothpicks and marshmallows.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids R Kids Summer Camp

Children ages 5 through 12 enjoyed a week of "Techno Club" themed activities during Kids R Kids Summer Camp July 8 through July 12.

  • East County
  • News
Students sing "Talent," from “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.”
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Fine Arts Academy Camp

Children in Woodland Fine Arts Academy enjoyed summer camp July 8 through July 12 and capped off their week with a showcase of scenes they'd learned.

  • East County
  • News
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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The MSC Foundation gave almost $30,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 12, 2013
Michael Saunders & Co. supports community with grants

Michael Saunders & Co.'s MSC Foundation donates $30,000 in charitable grants to local community organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The MSC Foundation gave almost $30,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : MSC Foundation awards mid-year charitable grants

The charitable arm of Michael Saunders & Company, The MSC Foundation, awarded nearly $30,000 in charitable grants Friday, July 12, at their Sarasota headquarters to support 20 community organizations from Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Community members joined founder and CEO Michael Saunders for breakfast and to pick up their checks. Saunders praised community organizations for their work and explained what each organization does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sunglass Express Optical owner Yvonne Schloss is the new chairperson of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 12, 2013
Longboat Key Chamber gets new board

Yvonne Schloss is the new chairperson of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners will also consider the adoption of an ordinance that would require dogs to be on leash in Payne Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 12, 2013
City Commission to consider Laurel Park zoning procedures

A public hearing Monday will be held in regards to the creation of a Laurel Park Overlay District that would allow greater neighborhood oversight in zoning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commissioners will discuss a special overlay district in Laurel Park at Monday's meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 12, 2013
City Commission to consider new Laurel Park zoning procedures

A public hearing Monday will be held in regards to the creation of a Laurel Park Overlay District that would allow greater neighborhood oversight in zoning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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