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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2012
Businesses celebrate growth at Circle Association meeting

The Lynch sisters, Chris and Ethna, hosted the Circle Association members for today's monthly morning meeting at Lynches Pub and Grub.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If the city approves the Wal-Mart supercenter later this year, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. would demolish Ringling Shopping Center and build the new store in its place. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2012
Wal-Mart proposal reviewed tomorrow

A Wal-Mart supercenter store is being proposed where the Ringling Shopping Center now sits. If approved, it will be the second Wal-Mart location to be built within city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Six-year-old Dylan Elder couldn’t wait to show off his skills during an agility drill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp

Dozens of East County children learned football fundamentals during Lakewood Ranch High's football camp June 11-15. Players spent the week working on position related drills, speed development, agilities and strength training, among other fundamentals before showing off their skills in a series of flag football games.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2012
School Board talks FCAT and SHS rebuild

The Sarasota County School Board monthly work session, which was delayed by one hour, will start with a progress report on the SHS rebuild and a budget overview.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2012
County Commission meets today

Discussions on an extension to an operating permit for Mosaic Fertilizer are set for 11 a.m.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission must wait a few weeks to find out if any city information is on an employee's personal computer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2012
Computer investigation drags on

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julia Bair from the Oberlin Conservatory
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Music Festival students at the Promenade

The Sarasota Music Festival students didn't have to worry about playing in the dark when they visited the Promenade June 13 for a special concert. The afternoon sun illuminated the common room where an audience of Promenade residents enjoyed hearing the four musicians play classic solos and duets on their cello, bassoons and clarinet. They might be so-called 'students,' but today's aspiring students seem like tomorrows stars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2012
Lakewood Ranch man dies Sunday

A 20-year-old man died Sunday after jumping off the Skyway Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Chuck Sidlow gets framed.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Block Party

Mattison's and Circus Sarasota joined forces to throw a downtown block party Friday, June 15, to watch local circus performer Nik Wallenda's daring tightrope walk over Niagara Falls. Attendees enjoyed live music, circus performances and family-friendly activities, including face painting, balloon making and tightrope walking before watching the stunt on a Jumbotron video screen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 18, 2012
June 18: Daily Headlines Video

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 18, 2012
Dolphin shows signs of improvement

Edna, the dolphin that stranded on Longboat Key, remains in critical condition but shows signs of progress.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key resident Sharon Burde takes private clay classes on Longboat Key and serves her gazpacho in the beautiful bowls she makes.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 18, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sharon Burde

Longboat Key resident Sharon Burde has been making gazpacho for a long time. She doesn't follow a recipe, but cooks by taste.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2012
Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2012
Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will start at 5:45 p.m., at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, in the school district's administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2012
School Board to discuss budget tonight

School Board members tonight will hear a preliminary budget message from Manatee County Public School Superintendent Tim McGonegal.

  • East County
  • News
Marissa Kay of Delray Beach tees off during the third round of the championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship

Seventy-two of the world's elite junior golfers teed off during the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship June 11-15 at The Concession Golf Club. Rolex Junior Player of the Year Ariya Jutanugarn of Bangkok, Thailand shot a record-breaking 18-under par 270 to defend her title, finishing 18 shots ahead of her sister Moriya who finished second. Jordan Lippetz and Nelly Korda, who both train at IMG Academy, finished tied for 34th (315) and tied for 55th (323), respectively.

  • East County
  • Sports
Five-year-old Nicholas Messer tried to collect as many clouds on the end of his nose as possible.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest UMC VBS

Three hundred children enjoyed a fun-filled week of Vacation Bible School June 11-15 at Harvest United Methodist Church. During this year's 'Sky' themed VBS, children enjoyed all-star games, science projects in imagination stations, snacks, bible stories and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Shawn Mitchell, 8, spins around and around on one of the many fun pieces of playground equipment at the new, circus-themed playground at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Sports Festival

The first ever Sarasota Sports Festival took place, Saturday, June 16, out at Payne Park. The festival also coincided with the opening of the Circus Playground.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Margaret Wise, Laura Wood, Stephanie Shaw and Susan Buck
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 15, 2012
Farewell to Laura Wood

Farewell to Laura Wood

  • Black Tie
Jeremy Keefer and Sammy and Noah Tabachnick enjoyed Pop Craft popsicles.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kid's Day at the Market

San Marco Plaza hosted a special time for children during its weekly Farmer's Market June 15. During the Kid's Day event, children enjoyed face painting, a bounce house, balloon animals and other activities.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2012
June 15: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Siesta Key
  • News
David Bullock became town manager Nov. 1. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2012
Commission to discuss Bullock contract

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a contract with the town manager that provides for a longer tenure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nine-year-old Luke Stoker made sure to keep his eye on the target.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cub Scout Day Camp

One hundred and sixty five cub scouts spent a week enjoying fun-filled activities while also learning the core principles of scouting during Cub Scout Day Camp June 11-15 at Camp Flying Eagle. Cub scouts enjoyed arts and crafts, water games, swimming, canoeing, archery and learned valuable survival skills, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barbara Sulton and Laura Proctor
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Island Siesta Association Meet and Greet

Members of the Bay Island Siesta Association met for their biannual meet and greet at John and Laura Proctor's home. Host Laura Proctor used her culinary skills to prepare a spread of various foods, and guests enjoyed mingling and tasting a selection of wines.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kaitlin Thibodeau and Mary Jane Fortenberry take a break from the water fight.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pandamania Bible Camp at St. Michael the Archangel

Children are wild about St. Michael the Archangel's Summer Bible Camp. The camp, called PandaMania, incorporates the theme, "God is Wild About You," and the decorations and activities revolve around wildlife and nature. Campers worked on crafts and donation items, sang songs and had water fights.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The five Manasota Monsters teams will return to action this weekend in the Father's Day Invitational in Palm Coast.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2012
Manasota Monsters lacrosse team wins tournament

The Manasota Monsters U17 Orange elite travel lacrosse team went 5-0 to win the Palm Beach Blast Lacrosse Tournament June 9 to June 10, in Wellington.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Chief of Staff Ron Turner helps attendees at the June 13 Town Hall meeting determine their new precinct name and polling place.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 15, 2012
Dent pushes absentee voting

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent during a June 13 Town Hall meeting said the November ballot would be complex and lengthy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roni Belmont with Suncoast Digital Press enjoys some ribs from Anna Maria Oyster Bar.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bulls, Blues and BBQ

When the workday ended, the fun began at Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Manatee Chamber of Commerce and USF staff and alumni's Bulls, Blues and BBQ event Thursday, June 14. Mingling and networking took place at picnic tables during the all-you-can-eat barbecue on USF's lawn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill seeks to enclose the area above its existing roof, which would add waterfront dining space.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2012
Dry Dock request on P&Z Board agenda

A site-plan amendment request from Dry Dock owner Eric Hammersand is one of three items up for discussion at next week's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The County Commission is set to review today its capital improvement projects and summarize its financial directions for the 2013 fiscal year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 15, 2012
Commission won't commit funds to homeless program

Sarasota County commissioners decided not to allocate taxpayer dollars to a new homelessness program until it can review detailed financials and firm donation commitments.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2012
Two new businesses open on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Let's Create Art and Pinchers Crab Shack both recently opened their doors on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
YMCA officials have been working on expanding the existing facility for several years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2012
Ranch YMCA celebrates grand re-opening weekend

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA has completed renovations to its facility.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2012
Lakewood Ranch adds new neighborhood in Country Club East

Lakewood Ranch recently announced the addition of its newest neighborhood, Haddington, located in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • News
Neon buoys mark the placement barriers designed to minimize the spread of construction debris across the bottom of Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 14, 2012
North bridge construction commences

The Florida Department of Transportation closed one lane on the Siesta Key north bridge Monday, June 11, marking the start of nightly lane closures for construction expected to last until October.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Deputies get noise tech lesson; Lighting demo scheduled

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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