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+Sarasota Police arrest homeless man for burglaries
Fingerprints link convicted felon David Radney to burglaries at Dozier & Dozier and Horizon Mortgage.
+Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix in jeopardy
A festival representative told Sarasota County commissioners March 19, that a funding shortfall could nix the 2013 boat races and Fourth of July bayfront fireworks.
+Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight
The Town Commission will certify last week's election results and four commissioners will take an oath of office for additional service tonight.
+Sarasota County Public Hospital Board votes for Sarasota Memorial
Ponder & Co. determined the hospital system is worth between $425 million and $475 million, but Sarasota County Public Hospital board members vote to keep it public.
+2013 It's Read Everywhere
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- Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
