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In all, district leader say the plan will provide health reserves by the end of 2014, allowing it to recover the $10.3 million fund balance.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 4, 2013
Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul

Changes include 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of five new positions, including a director of budget and a Chief Information Officer to run the technology department.

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Firefighters on the scene indicated the repair would take 15 minutes before traffic started flowing again.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 4, 2013
Osprey Avenue closed due to gas leak

Sarasota County emergency services personnel have blocked Osprey Avenue at its intersection with Boyce Street due to a gas leak.

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Prior to the altercation, William Winter and the victims did not know each other and have never met before.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 3, 2013
UPDATE: Man arrested for battery on Siesta Key

William Winter, 45, was arrested for battery June 1 on Siesta Key. Winter is an employee at the Bradenton Herald.

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Driver killed in University Parkway crash
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 3, 2013
June 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Driver killed in University Parkway crash; Sarasota County Commission to consider tourism plan; Siesta Chamber announces 2013 Crystal Classic; Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass Mar Vista resolution

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass Mar Vista resolution

The Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass a resolution at its regular meeting tonight that will rescind a site plan amendment for Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
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The preliminary budget doesn’t include cost of living adjustments (COLAs) or merit increases for town employees.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 3, 2013
Preliminary budget keeps Longboat Key millage rate flat

Town Manager Dave Bullock's preliminary budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year keeps the millage rate at 1.8872.

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The Sarasota Police Department has not released the information of the driver killed in the crash, which forced emergency workers to close portions of University Parkway and Desoto Road after 6:50 p.m.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2013
Driver killed in University Parkway crash

Sarasota Police have not identified the driver of a four-door sedan who lost control of their vehicle and struck an SUV before 7 p.m. Sunday, June 2.

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Canadians Delayne Corbett and Craig Mutch won the 2012 Crystal Classic with "Fossil Fuel." Courtesy of Peter Acker.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2013
Siesta Chamber announces 2013 Crystal Classic

Ten teams of master sand sculptors will compete in Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition beginning Nov. 15.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Initial plans call for 400 parking spaces in the mixed-use project on State Street.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 3, 2013
Commissioners to review State Street mixed-use concepts

The City Commission will also discuss a public-private development on city-owned land in the Rosemary District.

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  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to consider tourism plan

Visit Sarasota County anticipates five new hotels and one million annual visitors by 2020.

  • Sarasota
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Connor Grooms receives his boutonniere.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

Pineview School seniors celebrated high school graduation Sunday, June 2, at the Van Wezel. Students mingled backstage before receiving their diplomas in front of family and friends.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sergen Altas and Amy Galloza help Camila Alvarado with her cap.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Graduation

Booker High School seniors joined family and friends for a graduation ceremony Saturday, June 1, at Robarts Arena. Students and their guests filled the arena to bid farewell to the class of 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alumni Director Virgene Linse photographs Carly Hunter, Alexis Gentle and Summer Dunn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door Academy Class of 2013 Commencement

Fifty-two seniors walked across the stage Saturday, June 1, at the 15th Out-of-Door Academy commencement. The class of 2013 passed one of life's milestones as friends and family took photographs and clapped.

  • Siesta Key
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ODA fifth graders prepare to graduate.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Lower School Graduation

The Out of Door Academy Lower School celebrated its graduation Friday, May 31, at Siesta Key Chapel. Students and families filled the chapel to watch as the fifth graders said goodbye to the Siesta-Key campus and prepare to head to middle school.

  • Siesta Key
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A graduating senior receives a congratulatory hug.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Polytechnical High School Graduation

Suncoast Polytechnical High School graduated its first ever class Friday, May 31, at the Sarasota Opera House. The class of 127 seniors was the first class to graduate from the school, and the majority of the students have been at the school since freshman year.

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