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June 19, 2012

Obituary: Joseph Giusti

Joseph Giusti, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died June 7. He was 97.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
June 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Big Water Fish Market grand opening

Forget the one fish, two fish because Scott Dolan has opened the only fish on Siesta Key - Big Water Fish Market. The first fish market on Siesta Key hosted a grand opening on June 16 with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce. The nautical-themed fresh fish and small grocery store had none-other than fresh fish appetizers for attendees to snack on.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 19, 2012

P&Z Board approves Dry Dock plan

The board unanimously approved a plan that would allow for a 1,107-square-foot expansion.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
June 19, 2012

FACA announces All-Academic and All-State teams

The Florida Athletic Coaches Association recently announced its all-state and all-academic baseball teams with three East County players making the team.

East County
Sports

Mallory Gnaegy
June 19, 2012

Businesses celebrate growth at Circle Association meeting

The Lynch sisters, Chris and Ethna, hosted the Circle Association members for today's monthly morning meeting at Lynches Pub and Grub.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 19, 2012

Wal-Mart proposal reviewed tomorrow

A Wal-Mart supercenter store is being proposed where the Ringling Shopping Center now sits. If approved, it will be the second Wal-Mart location to be built within city limits.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
June 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp

Dozens of East County children learned football fundamentals during Lakewood Ranch High's football camp June 11-15. Players spent the week working on position related drills, speed development, agilities and strength training, among other fundamentals before showing off their skills in a series of flag football games.

East County
Sports

Alex Mahadevan
June 19, 2012

School Board talks FCAT and SHS rebuild

The Sarasota County School Board monthly work session, which was delayed by one hour, will start with a progress report on the SHS rebuild and a budget overview.

Siesta Key
News

Pam Eubanks
June 19, 2012

County Commission meets today

Discussions on an extension to an operating permit for Mosaic Fertilizer are set for 11 a.m.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 19, 2012

Computer investigation drags on

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.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
June 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Music Festival students at the Promenade

The Sarasota Music Festival students didn't have to worry about playing in the dark when they visited the Promenade June 13 for a special concert. The afternoon sun illuminated the common room where an audience of Promenade residents enjoyed hearing the four musicians play classic solos and duets on their cello, bassoons and clarinet. They might be so-called 'students,' but today's aspiring students seem like tomorrows stars.