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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 13, 2012
Webber Street road closure

Webber Street, between S. Osprey Avenue and S. Tamiami Trail, will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 16.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2012
Commissioners hosts day of services at Manatee animal shelter

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore more is seeking volunteers to help bathe dogs from Manatee Animals Services on Saturday.

  • East County
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B.J. Webb, pictured in 2010, isn’t interested in a seat on the commission for now.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 13, 2012
Webb not interested in seat; 6 others submit names

Six residents have submitted their names to Town Hall as of Thursday but P&Z Board Chair B.J. Webb isn't one of them.

  • Longboat Key
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Lori Anderson, Hollis Yelman and Christy Yero
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • July 12, 2012
Night of Whites

Night of Whites

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Orr
  • July 12, 2012
Matt's List: Five Saracentric ways to beat a hangover

Matt's List: Five Saracentric ways to beat a hangover

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  • By Eduardo Anaya
  • July 12, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: WORK IT!

PREEN & CHIC: WORK IT!

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 12, 2012
A go-to spot for breakfast or lunch

A go-to spot for breakfast or lunch

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By April Doner
  • July 12, 2012
A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy of Brant Gomez.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2012
Funnel cloud spotted near cattlemen and I-75

A stormy funnel cloud was spotted around 4:00 p.m. near cattlemen and I-75. Be on alert for stormy weather activity in the area.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 12, 2012
July 12: 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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Publix Vice President of Lakeland Operations Tom McLaughlin, pictured with Publix agent Michael Leeds and Mayor Jim Brown speaks about the new store.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Publix topping-off celebration

Publix Supermarkets Inc. held a topping-off party to celebrate construction of its new Longboat Key store scheduled to open in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Family members of 70-year-old Herbert Boughn report that he drove away from his house in a 2006 silver Chevy Silverado with Florida license tag 914MVU.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 12, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office searches for missing adult

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is looking for 70-year-old Herbert Boughn who left his home early this morning.

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Paul Dezzi was one of 17 candidates the town considered before hiring him in July 2009.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 12, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi

Paul Dezzi became chief of Longboat Key Fire Rescue in September 2010.

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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, right, said Thursday he's committed to improving the quality of life for residents in North Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 12, 2012
Second joint operation to reduce crime deemed successful

Five of the subjects arrested in a North Sarasota January operation were arrested again for similar drug-related crimes during the second operation last month.

  • Sarasota
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Annie Rinsema, front, and Amelia Jerome, behind, found a shady spot on the playground.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Little Dig Camp

Children dug up adventure this week during Bayside Community Church's Little Dig Camp. Children enjoy music, crafts, games, snacks, Bible study and more as part of the festivities.

  • East County
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