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Ben Wilder and Barbara Loeschen
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Argus Foundation Meet the Minds with Tom Esselman

Community leaders and the business community met Thursday, June 27, at The Francis, to hear president and CEO of Institute for the Ages Tom Esselman speak. Esselman explained the sustainability of the institute and how it will become integrated into the business community to a group of about 90 people. The Argus Foundation hosts a Meet the Mind Luncheon once a month where community members can learn new topics from experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino started at her position at the beginning of 2013.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 27, 2013
Police operation nabs 39 offenders

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 39 suspected drug dealers as part of Operation Cracked Sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The girls team readies for a game of “stay-in-your-chair” volleyball.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist VBS

Children 'buzzed' in excitement June 23 through June 26, as Bible Baptist Church hosted its "Bee Attidudes" themed Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
  • News
College leaders would like to see increased retail and dining options for students and a safer, pedestrian-friendly North Trail.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Five area college leaders revive push for collaboration

Seven years after efforts to rebrand the North Trail as an educational and cultural corridor, leaders of five area colleges revive the push for a more collaborative college community in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vehicles line Ivanhoe Street, near Walt's Fish Market and Restaurant, on a Friday night.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
Proposed parking ban divides residents

Patron traffic from Walt's Fish Market has caused headaches for some neighbors, but no consensus on the issue has been reached.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Minister Joel Osteen, left, leads Nik Wallenda and his family in prayer minutes before the Grand Canyon walk. (Photo from Salon.com)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
Our View: Down with DOMA

We are all likely to drown over the next few days in the news and commentaries on the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act. The court said it was unconstitutional. This is likely to become our next Roe v. Wade.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota’s BMX track already has the distinction of being the nation’s oldest continuously running course. Upgrades could make it a more alluring destination for cyclists.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
BMX facility upgrades could boost tourism

Thanks to the success of sports tourism in the area, Sarasota could be looking in a more extreme sports direction to generate revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
Commissioners pick through county budget

With the millage rate set to remain flat, the county is slated to dig deeper into reserves to increase its service levels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Cocoanut Avenue at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
June 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Man robbed at gunpoint; Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval; Whitney Beach likely to raise the bar; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mar Vista

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Hotel Monaco, Alexandria, Va.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Downtown hotel will bring out local flavor

Kimpton Hotels, a boutique-hotel and restaurant company, shares its signature process for localizing its establishments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Orioles commit $150,000 to Sarasota Tomorrow Next; Fourth of July closings

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming with Police Officer John Thomas
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 27, 2013
Manatee 100 Club honors LBK Officer John Thomas

Longboat Key Police Officer John Thomas is the Manatee 100 Club's 2012 Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming with Police Officer John Thomas
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 27, 2013
Manatee 100 Club honors LBK Officer John Thomas

Longboat Key Police Officer John Thomas is the Manatee 100 Club's 2012 Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryan Bodie and John Bowman unload a stack of new custom surfboards before the expansion of their nonprofit surf camp to Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Children's surf camp rides into Sarasota

After five years of teaching children on Anna Maria Island, Eternal Summer Surf Camp has moved to Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louisa Nordstrom, 15, and Hallie Schiffman, 12, have competed in sailing regattas in South America, Europe and the Virgin Islands.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 27, 2013
Sarasota sailing ladies represent Team USA

Louisa Nordstrom and Hallie Schiffman say sailing gives them independence and an educational experience.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday, June 25, an investment of $150,000 in Sarasota Tomorrow Next, the regional economic and community development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nik Wallenda successfully crossed the Grand Canyon in just under 23 minutes, Sunday, June 23. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Sarasota celebrates Wallenda's canyon walk

Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June 23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch as hometown hero, Nik Wallenda, became the first person to cross the Grand Canyon via high wire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Happy Fourth of July Cartoon — June 27, 2002 Observer archives
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 27, 2013
Moments in time

Two French Olympic gymnastics team members, Joel Suty and Martha Roberta, highlighted the Gymnastics Jamboree at the Boys Club June 21, 1985.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Missing Links decided to keep playing after being reunited at high school reunion performance. Here they are shown playing at a bonfire in February. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Blast from the past

Formed in 1967, The Missing Links reunited in 2008, to play at founding member Gary Roy's 40th high school reunion. But, the one-time gig turned into a permanent reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alia Bivona, Nissi Luvavali, Olivia Caragiulo and Emma Bivona act like superstars during wig class.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 27, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota Opera Camp

Campers sang their hearts out June 10 to June 28, at the Sarasota Opera, where they learned about different aspects that make-up opera, including make-up, set design, acting, opera history, dance, percussion and costuming.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 4929 Higel Ave. has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,871 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,935,000 million. Yaryna Klimchak
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 27, 2013
Home on Higel Avenue sells for $2,935,000

A home in Siesta's Bayside tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Scott and Debra Losch, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4929 Higel Ave. to Mary Peirce and Elizabeth Logan, co-guardians, of Sarasota, for $2,935,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
David Frayer submitted this photo, taken of the Sarasota skyline at night.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 06/27/13

David Frayer submitted this photo, taken of the Sarasota skyline at night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Andy Baker greets community members as he begins his talk.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn

Community members came out for AJC's2013 Summer Lunch & Learn Wednesday, June 26, at Michael's On East to hear Rabbi Andrew Baker speak about confronting anti-Semitism in Europe. One hundred seventy people listened to the rabbi, who is also AJC's director of International Jewish Affairs. He has been instrumental in addressing Holocaust-era issues in Europe and about anti-Semitism.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Isabella Bartman, Paige Bright and Rebecca Richardson
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Vacation Bible School

Bayside Community Church is holding its Vacation Bible School June 25-28. In this year's session, themed 'The Big Guy,' the church taught children the story of David and Goliath. More than 250 kids rotated between 13 classes, including jousting, arts and crafts and theatre.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Florida School Boards Association elected Sarasota County School Board member Caroline Zucker as its vice president June 13, during its annual meeting, in Tampa.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 26, 2013
Zucker elected VP of Florida School Boards Association

Caroline Zucker, a longtime member of the School Board of Sarasota County, was elected June 13 to serve a one-year term as vice president of the Florida School Board Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Key currently has six waterfront restaurants that are open to the public for diners who want to savor the sun along with their food and drink
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Staycation destination: Longboat Key

There's no reason for the summertime blues on Longboat Key. Sure, the weather is hotter than hot, but the Key and its beaches, shops, restaurants and roads are yours to explore without the crowds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police arrest a man for attempting to steal a lawnmower.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2013
Police arrest suspected lawnmower thief

The Sarasota Police Department arrested a Sarasota man for attempting to steal a lawnmower from the 5000 block of Stevens Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An unknown man held a gun to another man's head during a robbery after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2013
Man robbed at gunpoint

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Cocoanut Avenue at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Get the recipe for Bud and Bay Shrimp and watch the in the kitchen instructional video!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mar Vista

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Ed Chiles and chef George Quattromani for Bud and Bay Shrimp at Mar Vista. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video on how to prepare the dish.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This rendering shows what the Fort Hamer Bridge could look like.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a meeting on the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
The Niesen family gathers in front of the home named in honor of the family matriarch, the late Jacquelyn Niesen. Pictured are Michael, Jim, Cher, Charles, Fallon and Sandra.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities celebrates home grand opening

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities celebrated the June 19 opening of its fourth group home for disabled adults.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
Jamie Regan's fourth-grade class
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Gene Witt students help the homeless

Students at Gene Witt Elementary School ended their school year with an act of giving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Billy Dean
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Ranch developer announces multi-genre music festival

The two-day concert series will be held in late March, at the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
The building is the former home of Neal Communities' headquarters.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Keller Williams secures new home

Keller Williams agents will move into their new office this week.

  • East County
  • News
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