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  • July 18, 2013
NEWSBRIEFS

Sarasota Memorial Hospital moved up two spots in U.S News and World Report's rankings of the top hospitals in Florida, to sixth best in the state.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2013
Sidelines 7.18.13

Sarasota National Little League wins district crowns; Local therapist defends national title; New Balance plans early morning 5K; Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

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The home at 3421 Edmondson Court has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,339 square feet of living. It sold for $1,610,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2013
Four-bedroom Hudson Bayou home sells for $1,610,000

A home in Hudson Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Kathryn Rosenberg sold their home at 3421 Edmondson Court to Robert Miller and Sandra Faircloth, of Villanova, Pa., for $1,610,000. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,639 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,225,000 in 2001.

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Cindy Bellacosa, Linda Buntjer, Jeanne Larranaga and Dawn Fertig
  • By Mindy Towns
  • July 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour celebrated the Fourth of July late with a patriotic potluck July 12, at the Stoneybrook Rec Center.

  • East County
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After two days of departmental budget presentations, commissioners approved a preliminary operating millage rate not to exceed 3.1728 by a 3-2 vote.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 17, 2013
Preliminary city millage rate rises

Concluding two days of budget workshops, the City Commission narrowly approved a preliminary millage rate for 2013-14 that represents an 8.48% increase over last year.

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Kristina Atkinson and Pat McDonald from Meals on Wheels PLUS
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: New York Hair Ladies Night Out

New York Hair in Bradenton held its first Ladies Night Out July 16. Attendees got consultations on hair, make-up and fashion while also enjoying wine and snacks.

  • East County
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Aaron Blaise, a 1989 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, worked on the Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, and co-directed the 2003 hit Brother Bear.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2013
Ringling grad launches Kickstarter campaign

Animator Aaron Blaise, a 1989 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, has started a grassroots campaign to fund an animated feature film.

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The Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern was founded by Harner and his family in 1976.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 17, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Crow's Nest

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Steve Harner and Chef Mike Leopold of the Crow's Nest in Venice. Learn how to make Bouillabaise in this week's in the kitchen.

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The home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
Concession home sells for $2 million

The home at 8407 Farintong Court, in The Concession, was the highest sale within the community in 18 months.

  • East County
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On Tuesday, July 16, Sheriff Tom Knight presented a check for $3,000 to Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing, a non-profit group that provides tutoring and summer camps for local kids.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2013
Sarasota Sheriff donates $3,000 to youth group

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office donated seized funds to Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing Tuesday, July 16.

  • Sarasota
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Violent and nonviolent crime has decreased in Sarasota County in the first half of 2013 compared to 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2013
Sheriff's Office reports drop in crime

Crime in Sarasota County has fallen 10% in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same timeframe the previous year, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

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Kathy and Jim Keebler took their new RV on a 4,700-mile trip to see friends and family primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Tennessee. They returned July 9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
East County couple reflects on summer road trip

After a 25-day, 4,700-mile road trip in their new RV, Jim and Kathy Keebler couldn't be more in sync about their new way to travel together - in their Class C RV.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
District revisits gatehouse options

Supervisors now are considering two options, both of which eliminate or reduce the presence of gate attendants.

  • East County
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Contractors already have begun framing several apartment buildings and pouring slabs for other structures, such as this future parking garage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
Ranch Lake Apartments construction begins

Ranch Lake Apartments, which now are under construction on 48 acres behind the State Road 70 Walmart, is under new ownership.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
SMR preps for market changes

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is proposing changes to its Northwest Sector Development of Regional Impact.

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