June 15: Daily Headlines Video

TODAY'S STORIES

+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.

+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.

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

+FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jim Holbrook
Jim Holbrook is a Longboat resident whose made his own app. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

+Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic
Enjoy this week's movie reviews from Popcorn Bob.

+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."

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+Above the Falls and Beyond

Happy Father's Day

+Father's Day: Father Knows Best
The holiday celebrating fathers and grandfathers everywhere is quickly approaching, and we could think of no other way to honor those special men in your lives than by bringing you The Observer's annual Father's Day Q&A featuring their adorable offspring.