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The Florida League of Cities Innovation Showcase has featured the town of Longboat Key's Fiscal Transparency Module.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2014
Town's fiscal transparency tool receives more praise

The module went live in February and uses fiscal data that feeds directly from the finance department's database to display revenue and expenses to the public.

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Tropical Storm Debby in June 2012 was Longboat Key's last brush with a major storm. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2014
Town to hold disaster preparedness seminar

Brian Koon, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, will be the keynote speaker at the event.

  • Longboat Key
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Ezra Mason pitches the ball to a faculty member.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary kickball game

As one last hurrah for Tara Elementary's fifth-grade students, the children competed against the school's faculty members and alumni in a kickball game, June 9, on a field tucked in the back of the East County school. The adults defeated the soon-to-be middle school students, 7-6.

  • East County
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The United States’ Margaux Isaksen prepares for her final dual in the mixed relay round robin fencing event June 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final

Cup Final June 6 through June 8, in Sarasota. Athletes participated in five events, including fencing, swimming, horse riding, running and laser pistol shooting. Winners were crowned in women's, men's and mixed relay divisions.

  • Sarasota
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Brothers Jim, Bill and Richard Carrick
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bill Carrick Retirement Party

Friends and family gathered to celebrate the retirement of Bill Carrick June 7, at Cedars Restaurant and Tiki Bar. After 37 ½ years at Publix, Carrick decided to stop stocking the shelves and enjoy the beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Isabella Savage, 5, gets her face painted by Suzy Kalin at the festival.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: World Oceans Day Family Festival

The World Oceans Day Family Festival drew a crowd on June 7, at Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquarium. The Dr. Seuss-themed festival was filled with games and crafts focusing on green practices, marine science and conservation.

  • Longboat Key
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Sage and Rock Esposito enjoy cold chocolate milk.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dakin Dairy Day Festival

In honor of national dairy month, families gathered June 7, at Dakin Dairy Farms, to enjoy live music and games, and to snack on grilled cheese sandwiches and sip on cold milk. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle benefited Harvest House Transitional Centers.

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Sarasota Police Department detectives arrested Sarasota resident Shaquan Leverett for the murder of a Palmetto man in March.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 6, 2014
Sarasota man arrested for murder

The Sarasota Police Department has made an arrest following an investigation of a murder that took place March 10 in North Sarasota.

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Liston Bochette was one of the Olympians who spoke to the students.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 6, 2014
VIDEO: Olympians visit Sailor Circus

Five Olympians visited Sailor Circus Thursday, June 5. The Olympians shared personal stories with aspiring athletes before answering questions. The meeting is part of the Olympians' visit to Sarasota for the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final.

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Sand is now being placed south of North Shore Road behind the Longbeach Periwinkle condominium building,
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 6, 2014
North end sand project makes progress

Enough sand has been placed at the North Shore Road beach access that the area has been opened up to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jonathan Bartik plays his rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary talent show

McNeal Elementary's fifth-grade students showcased their singing, dancing and instrument-playing skills June 6, at the school's annual talent show, held in the McNeal cafeteria.

  • East County
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Additional information is available through Longboat Key Fire Rescue.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 6, 2014
Special needs program available for evacuation assistance

The town encourages residents with medical condition to register for a program that provides evacuation assistance.

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  • News
Dakin Dairy Farms owner Karen Dakin has always wanted to be a farmer. This weekend, she will celebrate her livelihood and national dairy month.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 6, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dakin Dairy Day Festival

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 7, live music, cooking demonstrations, games and other Dakin Dairy Day Festival attractions will take over Dakin Dairy Farms, located at 30771 Betts Road, Myakka City.

  • East County
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Madison P., 3, observes the sharks swimming overhead at last year's festival.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 6, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: World Oceans Day Family Festival

Make a big splash for World Oceans Day at Mote Marine Laboratory's Dr. Seuss-themed festival. The family-friendly event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
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The week of June 8, drivers in East County may experience delays on major roadways.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 6, 2014
FDOT announces lane, shoulder closures in East County

Motorists will see lane and shoulder closures, along with other road work, the week of June 8.

  • East County
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