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Nick Friedman
August 8, 2013

Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Scott and Beverly Woolridge are fighting to revive the historic bar and establish it as the area's premier music venue.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 8, 2013

Minnah Stein sews treasured threads

Middle-schooler Minnah Stein uses her creative talents to give back to people impacted by cancer.

East County
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 8, 2013

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: SEA SLEUTHS CAMP

Children scouted for sea creatures, snorkeled, kayaked, field sampled, fished and boated Monday, July 29 to Friday Aug. 2, at Sea Sleuths Camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 8, 2013

Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/08/13

Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 6, 2013

Neighbors meet police during National Night Out

Law enforcement and the community got to know each other at the 30th anniversary of National Night Out.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 6, 2013

Randabi's Deli celebrates grand opening

Sarasotans can enjoy a complimentary sampler platter with a purchase of any meal through Sunday for the grand opening week of Randabi's Deli, 6550 Gateway Ave.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 5, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : First Monday

Business people chattered and mingled Monday, Aug 5, at BB&T on Fruitville for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's First Monday. The chamber donated the proceeds from the cash bar to a local non-profit that was in attendance from a business card drawing. Seventy-five people attended the event.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
August 5, 2013

Landmarks fight vandalism with security cameras

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded the Historical Society of Sarasota County a $3,770-grant for a security-camera system

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 3, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon

Athletes swam, biked and ran Saturday, Aug 3, at the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. Approximately 400 people participated in the duathlon, 1 mile run, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run; Olympic Triathlon 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10 km run; and the Triathlon Sprint, 0.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run.

Siesta Key
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Eddie Kirsch
August 2, 2013

Video feature: Sarasotans talk about tax-free holiday

Taxes will be the last thing on shoppers' minds this weekend - the Florida Department of Revenue's tax-free holiday begins today.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 2, 2013

Video feature: Adam Jaco's Boxing & Fitness

Boxers have an intense workout regiment. We stopped by Adam Jaco's Boxing and Fitness for a lesson in extreme fitness.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 2, 2013

Students presented with Dolphin Aviation scholarships

Sen. Nancy Detert and Dolphin Aviation owner Ron Ciaravella present five Sarasota County students with scholarships.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 2, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Sea Sleuths Camp Spotlight

Excited children looked for sea creatures, snorkeled, kayaked, field sampled, fished and took a boat trip Monday, July 29 to Friday August 2, at Sea Sleuths Camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Fifth through eighth graders explored the relationship between local marine life in the Duos of Deep themed camp. They learned that marine life depend on one another for survival and waded in Sarasota Bay with nets to examine the tiny critters.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 1, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Dick Vitale gives scholarships

Hundreds of children shouted 'awesome baby' as ESPN Television sports analyst, writer and philanthropist, Dick Vitale walked into the gymnasium Thursday, Aug 1, at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club to present five $1,000 scholarships to Sarasota County students. All five scholarship recipients have been with the Boys and Girls Club since childhood.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
August 1, 2013

Chalk Festival redraws its boundaries

The 2013 Sarasota Chalk Festival will be more spread out and span fewer days than last year. Some downtown businesses are looking forward to the expected influx of patrons.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
August 1, 2013

Inspirational Influence: Dick Morgan

As image consultant for Goodwill Manasota, 90-year-old Dick Morgan travels to more than 40 stores and donation centers each month to promote Goodwill's mission.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
August 1, 2013

Nations Elite

Senior Travis Taaffe will travel to Trakai, Lithuania, for the 2013 World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 7.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
August 1, 2013

Smooth waters

Joe Dobson founded the Sarasota Adaptive Rowing Program in 2011 to share his love of the sport with people of all physical abilities.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
August 1, 2013

Moments in time

Preserving and protecting the public beaches has been at the forefront of public discussions for years.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
August 1, 2013

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Fur Fun CAMP

Animal-lovers enjoyed interacting with dogs and other animals July 26, as part of the Humane Society of Sarasota County's Fur Fun Camp. Enrolled campers made frozen dog treats to feed the dogs, ate ice cream, played games and had their faces painted.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 1, 2013

Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/01/13

Dyana Jean submitted this photo of a rainbow-colored cloud over Siesta Key.

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Yaryna Klimchak
July 31, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn

Community members chattered and socialized Wednesday, July 31, at Michael's On East during the last lecture of AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn Series. Guest speaker and Director of the Contemporary Jewish Department of AJC Steve Bayme, discussed American Jewry Post WWII: Is the Golden Age Past. More than 150 people attended the lunch that was followed by a question and answer session.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
July 31, 2013

Sarasota Sting wins national title

The Sarasota Sting 11U travel baseball team captured the national title at the Youth Baseball Nationals June 29 through July 3, in Elizabethtown, Ky.

Sarasota
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Robin Hartill
July 31, 2013

Art Falls meant business for 28 years

Longtime Key businessman and community supporter Art Falls died July 27 - exactly one month before his 87th birthday.

Longboat Key
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Mallory Gnaegy
July 29, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Cinderella Project Runway

Each of the eight designers involved in Cinderella Project Runway selected a thrift-store 'disaster' dress that they would then transform into the dress of their dreams. Art Center Sarasota filled with friends and family of the designers and their models July 29 for a fashion show of the results.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
July 29, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Lacrosse Camp

Nearly 35 boys and girls hit the field for the All Out Lacrosse Camp July 15-19, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

Sarasota
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Heather Merriman Saba
July 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Girls Night Out 'Slumber Party'

Guests enjoyed spa stations and a fashion show at the second annual Girls Night Out 'Slumber Party' Friday, July 27, at Hotel Indigo.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
July 27, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Fifth Annual Day of Hope

Children and parents attended the Fifth Annual Day of Hope Saturday, July 27, at Booker High School to get supplies, medical examinations, hair cuts and photographs before returning to school.

Sarasota
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Heather Merriman Saba
July 26, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Summer Luncheon with Dr. Holly Barbour

Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Holly Barbour spoke at the Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon on Thursday, July 25, at Designing Women Boutique.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
July 26, 2013

Fishing Tournament presents surprise to Face Autism

Community members put on the Kiddie Pole Classic Fishing Tournament 2013 and raised $1,200 for Face Autism.

Sarasota
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Heather Merriman Saba
July 26, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Middle Summer Transition Program

Incoming 6th graders celebrate their completion of the 6-week Summer Transition Program on Thursday, July 25, at Booker Middle School.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
July 25, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Rick De Furia Retirement Celebration

Friends and colleagues gathered Wednesday, July 24, at Michael's On East, to celebrate Judge Rick De Furia's retirement. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour before a presentation and video commemorating De Furia's career.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
July 25, 2013

Perfect Punishment

Sarasota Military Academy junior Matthew Chapman will compete in the Top Gun Triathlon July 27, at Fort De Soto Park, for the second-consecutive year.

Siesta Key
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Adam Hughes
July 25, 2013

South Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $4,875,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between July 8 and July 12.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
July 25, 2013

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

Siesta Key
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Observer Staff
July 25, 2013

Weather photo: Sarasota

Judy Schattner submitted this photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.

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