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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2013
Police thwart man's escape from cop car

Sarasota Police arrested a man who then slipped out of the patrol car Monday, Sept. 16.

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The town's new police vehicles will have a different paint scheme than the current vehicles. (Courtesy Longboat Key Police)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 17, 2013
New vehicles drive canal discussion

The Longboat Key Town Commission took a turn into the merits of canal dredging when it debated a $356,000 budget item for new police cars.

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Tonight — one day before the state deadline for school districts to adopt budgets — the 5:45 p.m. public hearing will be the last time the public can speak on the budget.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 17, 2013
School board votes to adopt budget tonight

More than a week after postponing it, the Manatee County School Board will vote to adopt its 2013-14 fiscal year budget in a final public hearing tonight.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2013
Braden River to host golf tournament

The Braden River High baseball and softball teams will hold their first golf tournament Oct. 19, at Tara Golf and Country Club, 6602 Drewrys Bluff, Bradenton.

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Sarasota County deputies determined the call made about explosives at Fruitville Elementary yesterday evening was not a credible threat.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2013
UPDATE: Bomb threat called in at Fruitville Elementary

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and school security investigated the incident yesterday evening.

  • Sarasota
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Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley resigned in 2011 amidst a purchasing scandal.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS: Ley speaks on Sarasota

Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley urges more intense development in the region.

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Cassie Gremp with her dad, Corey
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Spirit Night

Braden River Elementary invited students and their families to spend their Monday evening having dinner at Chick-fil-A. A portion of the proceeds was donated back to Braden River Elementary. To make things even more fun, Braden River promised that the class with the largest turnout of families would get a visit from The Cow and a snack.

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The City Commission has discussed the design of the State Street garage at multiple meetings in the past four months, but commissioners are still asking for more information before making a decision.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2013
City Commission requests new garage designs

At today's City Commission meeting, commissioners revisited earlier State Street garage plans and asked the city's Urban Design Studio to prepare additional mock-ups.

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Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Stout, from Sarasota, has achieved a milestone for women in Marine combat units. Photo courtesy USMC.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota Marine breaks barriers

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Stout, from Sarasota, recently became the first female to hold a field officer billet for a Marine tank battalion.

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More than 100 students from Emma E. Booker Elementary enjoyed a variety of hands-on learning experiences with local scientific and cultural organizations in the spring. All expenses were paid through an Education Foundation Exploration Grant.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 16, 2013
Education Foundation awards teachers $73,513

The Education Foundation awards the Exploration Grant to 23 different schools that will benefit 7,900 students in Sarasota County.

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Courtney Carpenter and MaKenzie Vonborsten compete in Troop 736’s boat races.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Fall into Fun

Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts came together Sunday, Sept. 15, at Girl Scout Camp Honi Hanta, to socialize and register for the fall season with East Manatee County Girl Scouts. Children spent the afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones while participating in a beanbag toss, arts and crafts and other activities.

  • East County
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Courtney Carpenter and MaKenzie Vonborster competed against each other in Troop 736’s boat races
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Fall into Fun

Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts came together Sunday, Sept. 15, at Girl Scout Camp Honi Hanta, to socialize and register for the fall season with East Manatee County Girl Scouts. Children spent the afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones while participating in a beanbag toss, arts and crafts and other activities.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Cindy Hornback and Dr. Heather Crawford
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Field Day

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness held a Family Field Day in Summerfield Park benefiting Autism Speaks Saturday afternoon. The event, which was opened to the public, included a Corvette and classic car show, bouncy castle, a dunk tank and more. Parents a

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Former Sand Cay manager sentenced

Judge sentences former Sand Cay manager to three years in jail; Police arrest man for abduction attempt; Dick Vitale accepts Sports Icon Award

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 16, 2013
Search for Sarasota County judge down to seven

The 12th Circuit Court Judicial Nominating Commission recently named seven qualified applicants for a vacancy on the Sarasota County Court.

  • Siesta Key
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