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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Betty Sponaugle

Betty Sponaugle, 76, was a 15-year resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 14, 2010
Barbetta challenger had filed baseball suit

The woman, whose group filed a lawsuit against Sarasota County over its baseball negotiations, announced she's now running against County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 14, 2010
Toddler found on Bee Ridge Road

A 2-year-old girl was seen walking along one of Sarasota's busiest roads at about 4 a.m. this morning. Her grandmother was arrested shortly afterward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2010
County to hold budget discussion

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to find out which taxpayer-funded programs are most important to the community during a workshop June 15.

  • East County
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    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 11, 2010
Celebrity Sports Night

13th Avenue Community Center

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 11, 2010
Sarasota Father's Day Honorees Serenaded by Girls Inc.

The talented girls from Girls Inc. serenade four fathers honored at Saks Fifth Avenue Thursday, June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 11, 2010
Unconditional Surrender deal is done

An agreement signed on the last day of an extended deadline paves the way for the controversial sculpture to stay on the bayfront for 10 years.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 11, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Mariposa Nursery Garden Center and Gift Shoppe

This Lakewood Ranch gift shop stocks everything from pottery and garden tools to wind chimes and local artwork.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2010
Man missing off Longboat Key

The U.S. Coast Guard is handling a search for a man who fell off a commercial fishing boat 10 miles off Longboat Key's shores.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Circle Summer Sidewalk Sale and Ninth Annual Craft Festival

The Craft Festival and Summer Sidewalk sale will offer something for everyone.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 11, 2010
Matthews rescue opens Saturday

The Justin Matthews Wildlife Educational Center will open June 12.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 11, 2010
Main Street construction completed early

The installation of an underground waterline was supposed to be a monthlong project. Crews began wrapping up their work today - 19 days early.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • June 11, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Longboat Limousine

Whether you're looking for a ride to the airport or a snorkeling excursion, Longboat Limousine has the ride for you.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 10, 2010
Sarasota Father's Day Honors

Girls Inc.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2010
Moving On Up

Kiddie Academy celebrated the Class of 2010 during its VPK Moving Up Ceremony June 9. Surrounded by teachers, family and friends, 48 graduates donned caps and gowns and made their way across the stage to receive their diplomas. Following the ceremony, which included special programs by each of the three VPK classes, the students celebrated their achievements with cake and juice.

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