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Buying a Father's Day gift for dad can sometimes be a challenge. BT has you covered.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 10, 2014
Hot Flash: Gifts for dad

With Father's Day coming up June 15, we rounded up great gift ideas for dad.

  • Arts + Culture
ila dad
  • By Ila Edwards
  • June 9, 2014
Cheers to Dad

Cheers to Dad

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Les and Pam McCurdy
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening

More than 300 guests gathered at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre's new location on Ringling Boulevard Monday, June 9, for the McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening Charity Fundraiser.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2014
Gov. Scott fills School Board vacancy

Gov. Rick Scott selected Sarasota County School Board District 1 candidate Bridget Ziegler to fill the vacancy created by the April resignation of Carol Todd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This rendering details proposed improvements to the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 301.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2014
DID to consider further Main Street improvements

On Tuesday, the Downtown Improvement District will discuss expanding its boundaries to complete the last segment of a Main Street improvement project.

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The Florida League of Cities Innovation Showcase has featured the town of Longboat Key's Fiscal Transparency Module.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2014
Town's fiscal transparency tool receives more praise

The module went live in February and uses fiscal data that feeds directly from the finance department's database to display revenue and expenses to the public.

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  • News
Tropical Storm Debby in June 2012 was Longboat Key's last brush with a major storm. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2014
Town to hold disaster preparedness seminar

Brian Koon, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, will be the keynote speaker at the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ezra Mason pitches the ball to a faculty member.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary kickball game

As one last hurrah for Tara Elementary's fifth-grade students, the children competed against the school's faculty members and alumni in a kickball game, June 9, on a field tucked in the back of the East County school. The adults defeated the soon-to-be middle school students, 7-6.

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The United States’ Margaux Isaksen prepares for her final dual in the mixed relay round robin fencing event June 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final

Cup Final June 6 through June 8, in Sarasota. Athletes participated in five events, including fencing, swimming, horse riding, running and laser pistol shooting. Winners were crowned in women's, men's and mixed relay divisions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Pump Boys and Dinettes" runs through June 29, at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Pump Boys and Dinettes'

'Pump Boys and Dinettes' is now serving customers in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 8, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Jodorowsky's Dune'

Prepare to be astounded as one of the most passionate filmmakers in the history of movie making tells a great story.

  • Arts + Culture
Brothers Jim, Bill and Richard Carrick
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bill Carrick Retirement Party

Friends and family gathered to celebrate the retirement of Bill Carrick June 7, at Cedars Restaurant and Tiki Bar. After 37 ½ years at Publix, Carrick decided to stop stocking the shelves and enjoy the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isabella Savage, 5, gets her face painted by Suzy Kalin at the festival.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: World Oceans Day Family Festival

The World Oceans Day Family Festival drew a crowd on June 7, at Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquarium. The Dr. Seuss-themed festival was filled with games and crafts focusing on green practices, marine science and conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Rachleff
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 7, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival

June LeBell reviews the first concert of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Modern Pentathlon Vice President Joel Bouzou with South American Regional President Jorge Salas, Modern Pentathlon President Klaus Schormann, African Regional President Sameh Guemeih and Oceania Regional President John Pennell
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Modern Pentathlon Sponsorship Gala

Sarasota celebrated the 2014 Modern Pentathlon at the Pentathlon Gala Saturday, June 7, at the Ca D'Zan. Before enjoying dinner on the water, guests socialized on the Ringling's lawn. The gala marks the second night of the international event that is held in Sarasota and Bradenton.

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