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Commissioner Paul Caragiulo didn't receive commissioner support for a strong mayor proposal Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 21, 2012
Strong mayor proposal struck down

A proposal by Commissioner Paul Caragiulo to create an elected mayor and five weaker commission districts didn't have support from the majority of the commission Monday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Brown is the owner of the Hub Baja Grill.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2012
Brown moves to settle with Sarasota County

Siesta Key business owner Chris Brown has offered to settle his third lawsuit against Sarasota County for nearly ten times what was doled out in a previous suit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Last week Willowbrook homeowners met with their Condominium Association's attorney about the condition of their homes and what the association planned to do about it.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2012
Willowbrook residents to lobby county commission

Residents of the Willowbrook community today will plead their case about their homes to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2012
Authorities locate missing man

Christopher Babauta, 28, who was last seen Aug. 8, was found Aug. 21 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • August 20, 2012
Jose Carreño makes an indelible impression on Sarasota's arts scene

Jose Carreño makes an indelible impression on Sarasota's arts scene

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner
  • August 20, 2012
Bee Ridge Park Jam: 15 years of bluegrass, country and gospel

Bee Ridge Park Jam: 15 years of bluegrass, country and gospel

  • Arts + Culture
Steve and Khloe Campion
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Boo Hoo Breakfast

Southside Elementary School held its annual Boo Hoo Breakfast for parents sending their kindergartners to the first day of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 20, 2012
Aug. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2012
Unsightly delays for drainage project

Sarasota County Commissioners today expressed concerns about the timeline and construction environment of the Beach Road drainage improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fanny Younger puts her own secret spin on a double fudge chocolate chip brownie recipe.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 20, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fanny Younger

Longboat Key resident Fanny Younger is a recipe follower, but that doesn't make her any less of a cook.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Stenzel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Beer Festival

Beer fans find Sarasota Beer Festival good to the last drop Hundreds of lager-lovers and stout supporters flocked to Robarts Arena Saturday, August 18, for the third annual Sarasota Beer Festival. Guests whet their palates with samplings of more than 100 beers and local foods, and Soul Purpose provided live music.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 20, 2012
Longboat Key Town meeting on 2010 BP Oil Spill tonight

Longboat Key residents and businesses affected by the 2010 BP Oil Spill speak their mind at a town meeting 6 p.m. tonight at the Longboat Key Club and Resort John Ringling East Room, 220 Sands Point Road, Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
Players battle weather in GSJGA Tournament of Champions

Local youth golfers teed off in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Tournament of Champions Aug. 11-12 at the Ritz Carlton Members Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
Wave Runners swimmers make a splash this summer

Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners Sydney Panzarino, Courtney Chapin and Bea Gelongo attended the Summer Senior Championships last month in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
Registration upcoming for Chargers Soccer Club

The Chargers Soccer Club at Lakewood Ranch will hold registration for its fall recreational program for boys and girls ages U5-U12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 and 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 8 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch fields.

  • East County
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