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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 13, 2016
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Grand Champion Celebration

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing celebrates its award as best wholesaler in the nation

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 13, 2016
Citizens scope the bay for scallops

The Sarasota Bay Watch held its annual scallop search on Aug. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 13, 2016
Woodland Community Church starts the school year with a bash

Hundreds of families braved the rain to attend Woodland Community Church's first annual Back to School Bash.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Local officials, including the County Commission, must meet to discuss Sarasota's strategy for combating the spread of Zika virus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 12, 2016
Zika case reported in Sarasota County

Although state officials remain confident Florida will avoid large outbreaks, local leaders must convene to discuss mosquito control and public outreach practices.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 12, 2016
Boca Kitchen to open in downtown Sarasota

Boca Kitchen, Bar & Market is slated to open by the end of this month, next to the former Brooks Brothers space on Lemon Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Venditti
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2016
Lakewood Ranch woman arrested for fraud

Jennifer Venditti is believed to have stolen money from volleyball club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 12, 2016
BRSC to hold evaluations

The Braden River Soccer Club will evaluate 8U academy players Aug. 15-16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Event organizer Candace Powell went by the nickname of "Candy" as a child, spurring the idea for the run's name.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2016
5K juggles fun, fundraising

Panther Ridge's Candace Powell believes every day is a chance to change the world.

  • East County
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Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 11

Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 11

Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pedestrians cross Stickney Point Road at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road. FDOT has announced plans to install a pedestrian island on the northeast corner of the intersection and tighten the right turn.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 11, 2016
FDOT announces pedestrian safety project on Stickney Point

The Florida Department of Transportation will be beginning construction at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road in mid-August.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jennifer Clark took this photo at the North Shore Road beach on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 11

Jennifer Clark took this photo at the North Shore Road beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Developer Pat Neal, of Neal Communities, plans homes priced at $550,00 and higher for the project. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2016
Myara project postponed

The infill project will no longer be on the Sept. 1 County Commission land-use agenda.

  • East County
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Sarasota Christian’s McKenzie Clark helped power the Tampa Mustangs 14U team to a third-place finish at the Premier Girls Fast Pitch National Championship July 31 through Aug. 6, in Huntington Beach, Calif.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Selby Gardens and Michael’s On East have unveiled concept drawings of “Michael’s by the Bay at Selby Gardens.”
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Michael’s On East expands in Selby Gardens

Renovations are underway for Michael’s On the Bay event venue within Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Who’s in it for you?

Marco Rubio and Carlos Beruff share similar political philosophies about the role of government. The choice is one of character. Beruff, we believe, will put taxpayers first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Colonnade Shopping Center stands behind a line of construction on Bee Ridge Road.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 11, 2016
Retailers on Bee Ridge ride out construction

With construction slated to continue for another year, store owners along Bee Ridge say an FDOT project is taking a toll on business.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 11, 2016
Developer pitches Siesta Key mini-golf course

Par for the course: Parking is the main concern about a proposed Siesta Key Village project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 11, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Teresa Mast, School Board District 2

Sarasota County School Board candidate Teresa Mast believes it’s time for a new set of eyes on the board.

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Caroline Zucker believes the School Board has a record of success that should encourage voters to support her in the Aug. 30 primary.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 11, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Caroline Zucker, School Board District 2

The incumbent School Board member believes her experience is a valuable asset for a district in a period of transition.

  • Sarasota
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The property at Fruitville Road and East Avenue isn't much to look out now, but Michael Infanti is one of the developers hoping to revitalize a long-dormant district.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 11, 2016
New construction looms east of downtown Sarasota

Developers are finally prepared to invest in the languishing area east of U.S. 301. Once builders actually break ground, will a neighborhood identity fall into place?

  • Sarasota
  • News
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

EVO Athletics tumbles toward success with grand opening celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The community will get its first glimpse of the Riverview High football team during the 1st annual Pre-Season Sarasota County High School Football Team Showcase Aug. 12, at the Robert Taylor Complex.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo of Michael Saunders & Company.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 11, 2016
Sapphire Shores properties sell for $1,825,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 25 and July 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo. Author Rasheen Davis.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kittens Ari and Ori scope out the class while Steven and Christine relax to start the class.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Cat Depot does downward dog

Cat Depot brings back community yoga class with cats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Marta Shenker. Lainey
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Two hot dogs

It's hard out there for a pooch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.11.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Star team is heading back to the World Series for the first time since 1988.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2016
One last stand for Sarasota All-Stars

The Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U and 14U All-Star teams will compete in the Babe Ruth League World Series Aug. 11-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Flower baskets line the light poles in the 1600 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2016
Light pole flower baskets sprout up downtown

The Downtown Improvement District has begun installing a series of light pole flower baskets on Main Street, part of a larger project throughout the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Aqua Tech Camp brings imaginations to life

Campers created their own videos using Lego pieces and made up stories while learning how to use technology in relation to the ocean.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2016
Benderson Park organization hires CEO

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates has hired Robert Sullivan to oversee all aspects of Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
The city is considering a similar pricing structure to the parking meters removed in 2011, though staff wants to more thoroughly vet the equipment before installing it.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2016
How much will you pay at parking meters?

Next month, the City Commission will consider staff recommendations on paid parking. Right now, questions remain on what a pricing model should look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Buses transport students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2016
School starts in Manatee County

Students grabbed their backpacks today for the first day of the 2016/2017 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lexi Mariash presents checks to Mote and Easter Seals employees. Through her second annual mini golf tournament Mariash raised $14,000 which she split between the organizations.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Teen helps turtle conservation efforts

The teen is also the founder of non-profit organization Turtle Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Dr. Edward Feldman lights the torch to signal the start of The Glenridge Senior Olympics.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 10, 2016
The Glenridge: Let the games begin

Members compete in series of games and activities in the spirit of the Olympic Games.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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