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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • July 9, 2012
July 9: Daily Headlines Video

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

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  • July 9, 2012
Obituary: William S. Buchanan Jr.

William S. "Bucky" Buchanan Jr. died June 25, he was 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Interim City Manager Terry Lewis is leaving City Hall in early August.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 9, 2012
Sarasota Interim City Manager to step down

Interim City Manager Terry Lewis is not staying on at City Hall past August 3. Commissioners have to find an interim replacement if they don't appoint Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Tim's Classic Meatlover's Chili

Braden Woods resident Tim Hyden perfected this meat-lovers chili recipe while working as a firefighter for West Manatee Fire Rescue.

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The craters on the road next to a beach on east Siesta Key sunk deeper from the flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Debby.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 9, 2012
County in line for state funds

The Sarasota County Commission will vote July 10 to approve a contract with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for $105,608 in disaster relief.

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Commissioner Hal Lenobel, right, pictured with former Commissioner Bob Siekmann.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 9, 2012
Commission to pick Lenobel successor

The commission will discuss appointments for the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel last week.

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Premier Sotheby's International Realty represented the buyer in the sale of a $4.92 million European-inspired estate on Casey Key.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 9, 2012
Casey Key home sells for $4.92 million

A home on Casey Key Road last month was the third largest sale ever on the eight-mile island.

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Representatives from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Security Associates will be attending tonight's meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2012
Greenbrook to host safety meeting

Representatives of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Security Associates will attend tonight's meeting.

  • East County
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Joshua Braunstein, 7, got help with a word search from counselor Sarah Lurie.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Camp Gan Israel

East County children ages 5 to 12 learned about their Jewish heritage while enjoying crafts, games, field trips and other activities during Chabad of Bradenton's Camp Gan Israel June 2-6.

  • East County
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All the race participants rode around the course with American flags during the playing of the National Anthem, Saturday, July 7, at Sarasota BMX during Olympic Day.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota BMX Olympic Day

More than 80 participants ranging in age from 2 to 60 participated in Olympic Day, Saturday, July 7, at Sarasota BMX.

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • July 7, 2012
Dog days of summer

Dog days of summer

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Balloon artist Trebor Britt poked 3-year-old Dylan Durrance with his new sword.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

East County residents gathered July 6, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert.

  • East County
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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • July 6, 2012
SIM City SRQ – You plan Fruitville and Beneva

SIM City SRQ – You plan Fruitville and Beneva

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  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie
  • July 6, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Condo on the Bay

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Condo on the Bay

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • July 6, 2012
Keeping up with the neighbors: Arts and Eats makes a home in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

Keeping up with the neighbors: Arts and Eats makes a home in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

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