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Former Sarasota Memorial Hospital Gwen MacKenzie resigned from her position in May. David Verinder served as CEO in the interim, and will now take on the post permanently.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 25, 2014
Sarasota Memorial names new CEO

The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board named former Sarasota Memorial Chief Operating Officer David Verinder as CEO in a unanimous vote Friday. Verinder has served as interim CEO since the departure of Gwen MacKenzie in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kendall Peacock’s favorite pastry she made was butterscotch fudge
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mattison's Forty-One cooking camp

Mattison's Forty-One has hosted a cooking camp for campers ages 11 through 14 for the past four years. It's so popular the four week-long camps limited to 15 campers gets full the first day of signups - there's always a waiting list.

  • Arts + Culture
Siblings Elisha, Caleb and Ava Light all don animal-themed headgear.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tabernacle VBS

More than 200 children enjoyed a week of animal-themed adventures during The Tabernacle church's Weird Animals Vacation Bible School July 21 through July 25.

  • East County
  • News
After two days of departmental budget presentations, commissioners unanimously approved a preliminary operating millage rate not to exceed 3.1728.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2014
Preliminary city millage rate stays flat

Despite a $3.6 million general fund deficit, the Sarasota City Commission voted to keep the property tax rate level, opting to explore other avenues for balancing the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has experienced break-ins and acts of vandalism since it closed in August 2010. (File photo)
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • July 25, 2014
Vandals damage 33 Colony units

Police don't know who is responsible for the latest incidents at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The district's operations department will discuss the additional dollars for school resource officers, staff and employee benefits, among other aspects of the new budget, at a public hearing from 5:45 to 8 p.m., July 22, at 215 Manatee Ave. W.,
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 25, 2014
Manatee County School District to host public hearing on budget

The Manatee County School District will discuss its 2014-2015 school year budget in detail at a public hearing slated from 5:45 to 8 p.m., July 31.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 25, 2014
Sarasota 2050 changes advance to County Commission

After three hours of public comment, the Sarasota County Planning Commission unanimously approved proposed amendments to Sarasota 2050.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 24, 2014
Jeff's: super casual, seriously chopped salads and more

Jeff's: super casual, seriously chopped salads and more

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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  • By Nicole Unger
  • July 24, 2014
Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

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The Sundown perform the Beach Boys.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music at the Point

Sixties music lovers celebrated their favorite music with Music at the Point Thursday, July 24, at Historic Spanish Point. Local band Sundown performed hits by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Steppenwolf and more for attendees. The concert was held in the Sunken Garden and Pagoda.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kevin Cooper, Co-Chair George McGonagill, Co-Chair Nick Gladding and Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce president Steve Queior
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Trustee Reception

The Resort at Longboat Key Club hosted the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Trustee Reception Thursday, July 24, in the Island House Dining Room.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jessica Salmond. Candidate Alan Maio was asked about his stance on fiscal conservatism and his campaign donations from developers.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 24, 2014
County Commission Candidates grilled at Tiger Bay Club forum

Candidates for the District 4 Sarasota County Commission seat expressed their views on Sarasota 2050, public transportation and the Come As You Are homeless shelter

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three experienced performers lead the cast of Cabaret: Tony DeNiro is the Emcee, Kaitlyn Terpstra is nightclub singer Sally Bowles and Patrick Mounce is writer Cliff Bradshaw. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 24, 2014
'Cabaret' prepares students for professional career

Students prepare for career in acting at Venice Theatre during the Summer Stock Program. Kaitlyn Terpstra, a graduate of the program who is studying theater, is the model they hope to achieve through the program.

  • Arts + Culture
Nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2014
Town alerts residents about turtle lighting issues

The town issued a CodeRED alert after receiving reports of several hatchling disorientations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lee Byron with Sheriff Tom Knight
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club County Commission candidates luncheon

Tiger Bay Club held the second installment of its County Commission candidates luncheon Thursday, July 24, at Michael's On East. Attendees enjoyed lunch while hearing from Lourdes Ramirez, Al Maio, Ray Porter and John Minder. Susan Nilon, from WSRQ Radio, moderated the panel discussion. Next month members will hear from School Board candidates.

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