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Luke Geske got a hit for the Sarasota American 9/10 team during its tournament opening victory over Sarasota National June 21.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 All-Stars

The Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 American and National All-Stars opened their District 16 Little League All-Star Tournament June 21. The Sarasota 9/10 and 10/11 American teams both posted opening day victories over their Sarasota National counterparts. The district tournament runs through June 26 with the winners from each division advancing to the sectional tournament.

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County and city commissioners gathered Monday to discuss sites for a homeless shelter.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 23, 2014
Commissions continue search for shelter site

At a joint meeting of the Sarasota County Commission and City Commission, both boards agreed to continue to look for acceptable homeless shelter locations.

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The Manatee County School District will discuss the status of each of its bonds at a public meeting at 3 p.m., June 23.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 23, 2014
School District to discuss its bonds

The Manatee County School District s hosting a special workshop to discuss its bonds, starting at 3 p.m., June 23, at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

  • East County
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World of Beer co-owners Dean and Jen Lambert outside of the bar's University Parkway location.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 23, 2014
World of Beer to expand to Eat Here building

After revealing plans to move to downtown Sarasota, World of Beer co-owner Dean Lambert confirmed the bar will move into the Main Street building occupied by Eat Here.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • June 23, 2014
Elected mayor proponents fight against time

More than 1,500 signatures shy of their goal - and already past a deadline the city attorney recommended - supporters of a new city charter are still pushing.

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The referendum approval process the town has used for more than 25 years to approve future Key density was null and void until Governor Rick Scott signed a new bill last week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 23, 2014
Governor signs bill that protects the town charter

A referendum approved by the town's registered voters in November 2012 was null and void, but a signature from the governor last week corrected the issue.

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Larry Grossman resigned in a June 22 email to Mayor Jim Brown. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 23, 2014
Grossman resigns from ULI committee

Larry Grossman is the second citizen to resign from the Urban Land Institute Implementation Advisory Committee.

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Garry and Stephanie McCulloch
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Comedy Magic Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted Cesar Domico's Comedy Magic Show June 21, at its clubhouse. Attendees enjoyed cocktails before sitting down for dinner and entertainment.

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  • Neighbors
Vera Dragisic, Judy Strauss, Marianne Beckett and Ginny Dreher
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Summer Salad Social

Christ Church members enjoyed homemade salads and hors d'oeuvres at its Summer Salad Social June 20, at the Shore Condominium.

  • Longboat Key
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Storm Harris stirs the batter, while laughing with Xochitl Morales.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Step Above Child Care Summer Camp

Children ages 2-7 enjoy weekly activities, such as cooking lessons, during A Step Above Child Care summer camp, June 2 through Aug. 15.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 20, 2014
Sarasota candidates qualify for fall election

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent released the list of candidates who qualified for the fall election Friday.

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The expected completion date of the State Street garage is early next year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2014
Commercial space at State Street garage hits market

Interested parties have until August to make offers on the commercial space at the State Street parking garage, at which point the City Commission will consider the responses.

  • Sarasota
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Bianca Shriver, 10, inspects her Lego Mindstorms robot with her partner, Elizabeth Englander, 12.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's Underwater Robotics Summer Camp

Students discover the world of underwater robotics June 19, at Mote's Keating Marine Education Center. The week-long summer camp teaches participants the skills needed to design and build their own underwater robot or remotely operated vehicle.

  • Longboat Key
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Seven-year-olds Madison Goda and Chiara Diaz get ready to kick a balloon.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Kids: Weird Animals Vacation Bible School

Children in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth, sang songs, learned about Bible stories, crafted items to bring home to their parents and a range of other activities June 16-20, at Harvest United Methodist Church, for Harvest Kids: Weird Animals Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Disaster Preparedness Seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a disaster preparedness seminar June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall. Experts provided information to protect residents and their homes in the event of weather-related disasters.

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