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  • August 10, 2012
The tale of the fairy "GlamMa"

According to Urban Dictionary.com, "If 60 is the new 40 then GlamMa is the new Grandma, a woman with a sense of self and style."

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  • By Matt Orr
  • August 9, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

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  • August 9, 2012
North Carolina-style BBQ at its best

North Carolina-style BBQ at its best

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Sarasota County firefighters this afternoon wait for an update about smoke sighted in the Sarasota County Jail.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2012
Smoke brings firefighters to jail

Emergency personnel investigated smoke coming from vents in the Sarasota County jail this afternoon.

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  • August 9, 2012
Connie Mack visits Sarasota

Republican challenger for US Senate Connie Mack will attend the the GOP's North Sarasota County Victory office Friday, Aug. 10 for a meet and greet.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • August 9, 2012
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Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Elaine Charney, Sally Piccolo and Patty Sarlo
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Newcomers Club Luncheon

The Sarasota Newcomers Club held its monthly luncheon at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Longboat Key's north end beach during Tropical Storm Debby, which brought heavy rain and winds to the region in late June.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 9, 2012
NOAA predicts stormier summer

The NOAA has revised its increased its predictions for hurricane season to 12 to 17 named storms.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue transported 122 patients during the second quarter of the calendar year.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 9, 2012
LBK Fire Rescue releases second quarter stats

The department got high marks in a survey from patients, with 83% rating their overall quality of care as "outstanding."

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Sen. Mike Bennett was interviewed by numerous television crews following the meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2012
Willowbrook homeowners calling for action

About 50 residents gathered Wednesday night to share their concerns with Sen. Mike Bennett about the condition of their homes, which are experiencing severe issues from water intrusion.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2012
Planning Commission reviews density increase

The developer of the Eagle Trace subdivision is seeking to increase the number of residential units for the property.

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Sarasota County has removed more than 140 tons of seaweed from beaches since July 1, according to a news release.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2012
Cost is key in beach cleanup

Algae clumps lose mass when left to dry out, which pares the cost of disposal for Sarasota County. But, piles of marine flora baking in the sun can hurt tourism.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2012
First sea turtle hatchlings emerge on Siesta

A record-setting nesting season could offset the devastation from Tropical Storm Debby.

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The seawall under the Siesta Key north bridge shows signs of erosion, so Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota will replace 600 feet of the concrete structure.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2012
Permits secured for seawall revamp

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota will begin a $1 million renovation of the seawall at Bay Island Park after the jurisdictions approve a joint project agreement.

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  • August 9, 2012
County won't add code enforcement officer

Sarasota County Planning and Development Services Executive Director Rob Lewis said overtime weekend hours to police the noise ordinance are being considered.

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