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Randy McLendon led the pledge of allegiance at a Newt Gingrich rally earlier this year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2012
McLendon enters District 5 commission race

Randy McLendon, an Englewood Realtor, has qualified for candidacy in the race for the District 5 seat of the Sarasota County Commission, which will be vacated by Commissioner Jon Thaxton this fall.

  • Siesta Key
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Dr. Bob McCann, 54, is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and is a physician and attorney.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2012
McCann files for District 73 seat

Dr. Bob McCann today filed to run for Florida's District 73 seat.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 8, 2012
Mote treats dolphin that stranded on Longboat Key

The three-year-old female dolphin is receiving round-the-clock care at Mote's Dolphin and Whale Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2012
County offers assistance to seniors

Manatee County is accepting applications for financial aid to seniors who cannot afford costs of heating or cooling their home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2012
Progressive Community Management CEO cleared of wrongdoing

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has cleared a complaint against Progressive Community Management CEO Bill Sutton.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch center fielder Zack Larson, pictured after stealing second base in the Class 6A state semifinals, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins June 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2012
Twins draft Mustangs center fielder

The Minnesota Twins drafted Lakewood Ranch High center fielder Zack Larson with the 610th overall pick in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft June 6.

  • East County
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Holly Ferguson detonated the 2011 Siesta Key Fourth of July fireworks show — legally, of course. (Photo: Remarkable Photography)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2012
Education key in illegal firework activity

Don Damron, senior fire reviewer for Sarasota County, at the June 7, meeting of the Siesta Key Association said ignorance is the cause of most illegal firework activity on Fourth of July.

  • Siesta Key
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The county budget had been on a steady decline from the 2009 fiscal year until 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2012
Preliminary budget forecasted to increase 3%

The Sarasota County preliminary budget for the 2013 fiscal year is set at $893.6 million, with economic development spending more than double the previous year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Commission meetings and workshops take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 8, 2012
Commission considers modified workshop schedule

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider holding workshops on Mondays instead of Thursdays.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 8, 2012
Maria Sharapova climbs back to the top ranking

Sharapova could complete career Grand Slam on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-founder of Woman’s Exchange Elizabeth Lindsay and Executive Director Karen Koblenz
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange awards grants and scholarships

Amidst the shelves of coffee mugs, racks of purses and side table consignments on June 7 was the usual bustle of the nonprofit The Woman's Exchange, but it was even more packed with people. The annual awards ceremony celebrated a year of hard work raising funds via consignment that help support local art students, groups and organizations like it has been doing since 1962. It celebrated giving $330,000 in grants and scholarships with a party at its own facility catered by Cafe L'Eurpoe with entertainment from local artists.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith
  • June 7, 2012
Out of the house and into the art gallery: tips for parents on engaging kids at the museum

Out of the house and into the art gallery: tips for parents on engaging kids at the museum

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 7, 2012
Observe this: City won't change event policies

Observe this: City won't change event policies

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • June 7, 2012
Piatti Italian Bistro and Bar "pops" the bistro concept

Piatti Italian Bistro and Bar "pops" the bistro concept

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Stephen Warne
  • June 7, 2012
Zombies: Designer Drugs and Morbid Curiosity

Zombies: Designer Drugs and Morbid Curiosity

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