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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2013
None injured in bus crash

A driver involved in a vehicular crash with Manatee County school bus Wednesday night has been charged with careless driving.

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A deceased person was discovered at a downtown Sarasota bus station early this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2013
Police investigate death at SCAT station

Sarasota Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a woman at the Sarasota County Area Transit transfer station in downtown Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
June 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police operation nabs 39 offenders; Five area college leaders revive push for collaboration; BMX facility upgrades could boost tourism; PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist VBS

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 27, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 27, 2013
School Board reinstalls early release Wednesdays

The Manatee County School District says the move will allow for extra time for teachers to participate in workshops for the Common Core curriculum.

  • East County
  • Schools
Investigators allege Vennie Del Singleton touched the young girl inappropriately several times between 2000 and 2002
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 27, 2013
Police arrest man suspected of molestation

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 62-year-old Vennie Singleton June 25, after listening to a phone call between him and the victim.

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Investigators allege Vennie Del Singleton touched a young girl inappropriately various times from 2000 to 2002 at a withheld location in the city of Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 27, 2013
Police arrest man suspected of molestation

The Sarasota Police Department arrested June 25, for allegedly molesting a girl between the ages of 7 and 8.

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Ben Wilder and Barbara Loeschen
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Argus Foundation Meet the Minds with Tom Esselman

Community leaders and the business community met Thursday, June 27, at The Francis, to hear president and CEO of Institute for the Ages Tom Esselman speak. Esselman explained the sustainability of the institute and how it will become integrated into the business community to a group of about 90 people. The Argus Foundation hosts a Meet the Mind Luncheon once a month where community members can learn new topics from experts.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino started at her position at the beginning of 2013.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 27, 2013
Police operation nabs 39 offenders

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 39 suspected drug dealers as part of Operation Cracked Sidewalk.

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Mary Testa in "My Brilliant Divorce." Photo by Barbara Banks.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 27, 2013
Scene and Heard: Tidbits from the Asolo opening

Welcome and welcome back and time flies when you're having fun ...

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The girls team readies for a game of “stay-in-your-chair” volleyball.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist VBS

Children 'buzzed' in excitement June 23 through June 26, as Bible Baptist Church hosted its "Bee Attidudes" themed Vacation Bible School.

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College leaders would like to see increased retail and dining options for students and a safer, pedestrian-friendly North Trail.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Five area college leaders revive push for collaboration

Seven years after efforts to rebrand the North Trail as an educational and cultural corridor, leaders of five area colleges revive the push for a more collaborative college community in Sarasota.

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Vehicles line Ivanhoe Street, near Walt's Fish Market and Restaurant, on a Friday night.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
Proposed parking ban divides residents

Patron traffic from Walt's Fish Market has caused headaches for some neighbors, but no consensus on the issue has been reached.

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Minister Joel Osteen, left, leads Nik Wallenda and his family in prayer minutes before the Grand Canyon walk. (Photo from Salon.com)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
Our View: Down with DOMA

We are all likely to drown over the next few days in the news and commentaries on the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act. The court said it was unconstitutional. This is likely to become our next Roe v. Wade.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota’s BMX track already has the distinction of being the nation’s oldest continuously running course. Upgrades could make it a more alluring destination for cyclists.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
BMX facility upgrades could boost tourism

Thanks to the success of sports tourism in the area, Sarasota could be looking in a more extreme sports direction to generate revenue.

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