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Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton and Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent volley criticisms about each other's political record.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 6, 2012
Thaxton takes on Dent's transparency

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent took questions from Sarasota Tiger Bay Club members during a luncheon yesterday along with her challenger in the August primary election Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton.

  • Sarasota
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Jim Seaton plays the role of Uncle Sam
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Al Hogle Freedom Fest

There was no shortage of patriotism on Bay Isles Road July 4: scooters, bikes, wagons, kids and even dogs were decked in flags and streamers, A parade of residents, town employees and commissioners, police, firefighters and a Cannons Marina boat took over a flag-lined Bay Isles Road to display their spirit. The fun day commemorating the late Police Chief Al Hogle was Grand Marshaled by his wife, Leslie Hogle. Following the parade, children released butterflies in Centennial Park. But before the games took place, Mayor Jim Brown declared a new name for the parade: 'The Al Hogle Freedom Fest.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Orr
  • July 5, 2012
Matt's List: Five Saracentric places to gain perspective

Matt's List: Five Saracentric places to gain perspective

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • July 5, 2012
SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

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Douglas Jennings serves up a hot dog, Wednesday, July 4, at SKOB.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SKOB supports the troops

SKOB served up hot dogs, BBQ chicken drumsticks and sausage and peppers as part of a fundraiser for the troops, Wednesday, July 4.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Borges with Tina Smith and Kaitlyn Smith
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens Tropical Fourth

Selby Gardens hosted its annual Tropical Fourth of July event this Wednesday, July 4. Hundreds of people celebrated Independence Day with a stroll through the gardens, enjoying food and beverages and a children's area. As the sun set, attendees enjoyed the bayfront fireworks show.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In chairs, Nick Gray, 8, Ashlyn Weaver, 10, and Joshua Gray, 4, on ground, William Willard, 4, and Kayla Willard, 9, wave their American flags, Wednesday, July 4.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key 4th of July Fireworks

Thousands of people made their way out to Siesta Key and onto the beach to enjoy the fireworks, Wednesday, July 4.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 5, 2012
July 5: 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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Red-and-gold sparks lit up the night.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fireworks over Sarasota Bay

Fireworks lit up the night as they soared over Sarasota Bay July 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Palm Avenue parking garage's bottom floor space will be designed and built out by three local design and construction firms.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 5, 2012
Palm Avenue restaurant owner selects design firms

The Seidensticker family's latest restaurant venue on the first floor of the Palm Avenue parking garage is scheduled to open in November.

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The condominium features 360-degree views of downtown Sarasota and Sarasota Bay. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 5, 2012
Coldwell LBK agents close $5.6 million sale

The 8,000-square-foot penthouse is located in downtown Sarasota's Beau Ciel condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Snooty, the manatee that lives at the South Florida Museum's Parker Manatee Aquarium, turns 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2012
Museum calls on kids for card contest

The South Florida Museum is hosting a birthday card contest for Snooty the manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The storm extended Beer Can Island’s sands further into Longboat Pass. Courtesy Tom Freiwald.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 5, 2012
Debby leaves behind bigger Beer Can Island

The expansion brings dry sand to an area with strong currents, causing concerns for public safety officials.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • July 4, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan: a four-part series

Notes from a Virgin Vegan: a four-part series

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Four-year-old Jordyn Kruse proudly waved her patriotic flag.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Red, White and Blue Parade

Nearly 100 children showed their patriotic pride during Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center's Red, White and Blue Parade July 3.

  • East County
  • News
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