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  • By Candice McElyea
  • June 18, 2012
Lee Wetherington Homes expands team

Lee Wetherington Homes expands team

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  • June 18, 2012
Lakewood Ranch man dies Sunday

A 20-year-old man died Sunday after jumping off the Skyway Bridge.

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Chuck Sidlow gets framed.
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  • June 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Block Party

Mattison's and Circus Sarasota joined forces to throw a downtown block party Friday, June 15, to watch local circus performer Nik Wallenda's daring tightrope walk over Niagara Falls. Attendees enjoyed live music, circus performances and family-friendly activities, including face painting, balloon making and tightrope walking before watching the stunt on a Jumbotron video screen.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • June 18, 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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  • June 18, 2012
Dolphin shows signs of improvement

Edna, the dolphin that stranded on Longboat Key, remains in critical condition but shows signs of progress.

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Longboat Key resident Sharon Burde takes private clay classes on Longboat Key and serves her gazpacho in the beautiful bowls she makes.
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  • June 18, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sharon Burde

Longboat Key resident Sharon Burde has been making gazpacho for a long time. She doesn't follow a recipe, but cooks by taste.

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The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
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  • June 18, 2012
Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

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The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2012
Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

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The meeting will start at 5:45 p.m., at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, in the school district's administrative building.
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  • June 18, 2012
School Board to discuss budget tonight

School Board members tonight will hear a preliminary budget message from Manatee County Public School Superintendent Tim McGonegal.

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • June 17, 2012
The Fabulous Independent Film Festival Grows

The Fabulous Independent Film Festival Grows

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Marissa Kay of Delray Beach tees off during the third round of the championship.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship

Seventy-two of the world's elite junior golfers teed off during the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship June 11-15 at The Concession Golf Club. Rolex Junior Player of the Year Ariya Jutanugarn of Bangkok, Thailand shot a record-breaking 18-under par 270 to defend her title, finishing 18 shots ahead of her sister Moriya who finished second. Jordan Lippetz and Nelly Korda, who both train at IMG Academy, finished tied for 34th (315) and tied for 55th (323), respectively.

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Five-year-old Nicholas Messer tried to collect as many clouds on the end of his nose as possible.
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  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest UMC VBS

Three hundred children enjoyed a fun-filled week of Vacation Bible School June 11-15 at Harvest United Methodist Church. During this year's 'Sky' themed VBS, children enjoyed all-star games, science projects in imagination stations, snacks, bible stories and more.

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Shawn Mitchell, 8, spins around and around on one of the many fun pieces of playground equipment at the new, circus-themed playground at Payne Park.
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  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Sports Festival

The first ever Sarasota Sports Festival took place, Saturday, June 16, out at Payne Park. The festival also coincided with the opening of the Circus Playground.

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Margaret Wise, Laura Wood, Stephanie Shaw and Susan Buck
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  • June 15, 2012
Farewell to Laura Wood

Farewell to Laura Wood

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  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie
  • June 15, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

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