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Andrew and Elizabeth Davidson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Fireworks Show

Thousands of spectators filled Siesta Key Beach Thursday, July 4 to celebrate the Fourth of July and watch the annual fireworks show. Families sprawled out on blankets and towels to watch the show.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brothers Beckett, Teague and Sullivan Dillon before the Potato-car race
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fourth of July

Bird Key Yacht Club performs a flag ceremony to celebrate Fourth of July - but this year, a looming storm cloud led them to perform the tradition earlier than expected. Halfway through, it started pouring rain, and the commodores had to perform drenched or under umbrellas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Rutledge
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Fourth of July

A little rain didn't scare the attendees from the Longboat Key Club and Resort Fourth of July beach barbecue - granted, it had to be moved indoors to Spike and Tees. But the rain subsided and the celebrating of Independence Day commenced.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Knight Hamalian
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Independence Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted an Independence Day Regatta Thursday, July 4. Participants sailed in the race before enjoying barbecue and family activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sara Green, 6, and her sister Izzy, 8, celebrate in patriotic attire.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Freedom Fest Part 3

Children played games and showed of their patriotism Thursday, July 4, at Freedom Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mallory Gnaegy sings the national anthem at Freedom Fest.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Freedom Fest Part 2

Children rode on their decorated bikes and wagons Thursday, July 4, at Freedom Fest. See more photographs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Blaise Fluker, 21 months, rides in a wagon in the parade.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Freedom Fest

Families and community members celebrated Thursday, July 4, at Bicentennial Park for the Longboat Key Freedom Fest with a parade and children's games. The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and Longboat Observer were sponsors of Freedom Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County School Board had approved a contract on the site with Blackrock Development May 6. Blackrock's offer was for $1.65 million, with a $50,000 earnest-money deposit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2013
Manatee School District property up for sale

The Manatee County School District's Checkers/Owens property is back up for sale, after a sales contract was terminated.

  • East County
  • Schools
Colby Richardson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay Cookout

Sand Cay Resort on Longboat Key hosted a social barbecue Wednesday, July 3. Guests sampled barbecue, food and drinks while socializing with friends and family.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting; After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed; Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2013
Children's World named charity giveaway store

Children's World is asking the community to help distribute toys to charity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Observer team wishes the community a safe and happy Fourth of July!
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 3, 2013
Preparing for Fourth of July: weather, tips, and parking

Find out where to park, the weather forecast and safety tips for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Capture a memory with your smartphone and use hashtag #observer4th on social media sites to join the community in sharing memorable moments.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 3, 2013
Fourth of July photo frenzy

Capture a memory with your smartphone and use hashtag #observer4th on social media sites to join the community in sharing memorable moments. You may just see your photo in the July 11 issue of the Observer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Volunteers mark turtle nests with stakes and tape for protection and documentation purposes.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2013
Season's first turtle nest hatches

Volunteers will excavate the nest Saturday, July 6, at Longboat Harbour Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2013
Town to replace water meters

The town will begin replacing water meters next month at no cost to customers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2013
Registration underway for Amateur Championships

The Manatee County Amateur Golf Championships will be held Sept. 20-22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emergency workers transported the victim to the hospital via Bayflite and police canvassed the area near the 1700 block of Gregg court with K-9 units without results.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 3, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting

A man approached a Newtown resident on his porch at roughly 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, and shot him twice, according to a Sarasota Police Department news release.

  • Sarasota
  • News
During the Monday, July 1 City Commission meeting, commissioners amended the city code to add Payne Park to the list of parks that require dogs to be on leashes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
Briefs 7.3.13

City's street-paving project set to start July 8;traffic restrictions set for Fourth of July holiday weekend; City Commission Meeting Wrapup

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay Daniel, Ric Romanoff and Steele Harris, with Connor Flick, her father, Dieter, and Martin Sobel
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 3, 2013
Building wings of experience

Sarasota teens with the Young Eagles Program and Experimental Aircraft Association members are building an RV-12 out of an airplane kit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cy Bispham with his wife of 65 years, Doris. Photos courtesy of the Argus Foundation.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2013
Developer and dairyman leaves lasting impact

Family and friends remember Cy Bispham's work ethic, humor and zest for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2013
After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed

Tom Savage withdrew his application to donate an Iwo Jima memorial to Sarasota because of commission opposition, but commissioners say they were putting in due diligence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lucy Nicandri became the festival director in 2004. She works 14-hour days, seven days a week in the six weeks leading up to the festival. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2013
Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Director Lucy Nicandri is in her 10th year of devoting long hours to ensuring the week of events goes off without a hitch. VIDEO: Click on the article to watch a behind-the-scenes video.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Kildahl and his son, Stephen, have raced together for seven years. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2013
Racing team takes to the bay again

In the high-speed world of offshore boat racing, the father-son team Scott Free Racing proves trust is key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Cops Corner: Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
Uncovered dumpsters caused one Siesta business to lose customers.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2013
Dumpsters cause a stink for Siesta Key business

Although the problem has temporarily been solved, one Siesta Key business manager says she will not be able to get former customers to return.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Salerno was one of the finalists for the 12-and-under skimboard competition.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • July 3, 2013
Moments in time

Before there were Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix events to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday week in Sarasota, there were the Land 'n' Sea Freedom Races on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kylie Warner

Sarasota High senior point guard Kylie Warner scored 11 points to lead the Navy team to a 79-73 come-from-behind victory over the White team in the FABC Futures Shootout June 17, at Berkeley Preparatory School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Camp counselor Alison Krizen helps camper Sarah Windom, 10, balance on the globes.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 3, 2013
Camp Spotlight: CIRCUS SARASOTA Camp

Campers learned circus tricks on a triple trapeze, ladder, globes, tumbling, hammock and the web June 10 to June 26, at Circus Sarasota Circus Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1220 Sharswood Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,947 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.25 million. Yaryna Klimchak
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 3, 2013
Four-bedroom home in Spice Bay sells for $2.25 million

A home in Spice Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Perrone Construction Inc. sold the home at 1220 Sharswood Lane to Scott and Debra Losch, of Sarasota, for $2.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Richard Chen submitted this photo, taken recently on a foggy, wet morning in Village Walk on Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 07/03/13

Richard Chen submitted this photo, taken recently on a foggy, wet morning in Village Walk on Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Attendees could view vehicles such as this 1956 Chevy owned by Gary Kinney.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

Car enthusiasts of all ages headed June 30, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducts 23 vessel inspections from June 28, through June 30.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2013
July 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sheriff's Office targets boaters; Longboat Key puts stop to trolley service funding; The Ringling Museum of Art adds playspace to its grounds; State approves Manatee's financial recovery plan; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Harry's Continental Kitchens

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Stottlemyer helped Josh Compton on the fishing trip. Compton caught eight fish including trout and ladyfish.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Friendliest Catch Outing for the Physically and Mentally Challenged

Excited children and adults fished Tuesday, July 2, at The Friendliest Catch Outing put on by Suncoast Charities for Children to benefit the charities and as part of the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival. Community members took children out for a morning of fishing followed by an award ceremony with food from Chick-fil-A and Sam's Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
Manatee TSA teams take top honors

Manatee County technology students captured more top 10 finishes than any other district in the country at the National TSA Conference.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 2, 2013
Manatee County government announces July 4 closures

Manatee County government offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2013
BRLL All-Stars win district crown

The Braden River Little League Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 9-5 to capture the District 26 championship June 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
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