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The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 11, 2013
June 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director; Detectives investigate early morning shooting; Main Street rally for Rodney Mitchell; Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan; Manatee School board chooses legal representation

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Ernest Arnold and Jayla Rivers hold signs during a protest at the corner of Washngton Boulevard and Main Street.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 11, 2013
Main Street rally for Rodney Mitchell

Protestors rally at the corner of Main Street and Washington Boulevard Tuesday, June 11, to criticize the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office actions a year earlier.

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Commissioner Terry Gans requested the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's developer provide financial information at a May 20 special meeting that hasn't been received yet.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2013
Town still seeking Colony developer financials

The Longboat Key Town Commission is seeking to review the financials of the company selected to develop the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is located at 760 Broadway in the Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2013
Many Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan

Thirty-three Longbeach Village residents signed a letter opposing a revised plan for the restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 11, 2013
Motorcycle collision causes U.S. 301 closure

The Sarasota Police Department closed the northbound lanes of Washington Boulevard at its intersection with Fruitville Road before 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 11.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2013
Man in distress found in water, treated at Siesta Beach

The patient responsive after receiving CPR, but the cause of the incident remains unknown.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 11, 2013
Detectives investigate early morning shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting reported near the 3300 block of Central Avenue after 3 a.m. Monday, June 10.

  • Sarasota
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From left, Paul Dezzi, Fire Chief; Lieutenant Jason Berzowski; and Deputy Chief Dave Kyle celebrate Berzowski’s promotion Friday at the north fire station. (photo courtesy of town of Longboat Key).
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2013
Firefighter paramedic promoted to lieutenant

Berzowski will be assigned to B-shift Station 91 (north fire station) under the supervision of Deputy Chief Matt Altman.

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Sarasota's police chief and her daughter caught robbery suspects on Saturday.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • June 10, 2013
June 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police Chief catches suspected robbers; Sarasota County budget talks continue; Weekend events recap

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The call came in at approximately 2:01 p.m. Saturday to be on the lookout for two men and woman in a blue truck just involved in a strong-arm robbery in the area of the 3500 block of Clark Drive. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 10, 2013
Sarasota Police Chief catches suspected robbers

The chief and her daughter were off duty having lunch when the call for a strong-arm robbery came on the police radio.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 10, 2013
Manatee Schools Transition Team hosts Q&A

Representatives from the state Transition Team that produced an evaluation report and economic recovery plan for Manatee County Schools will take questions from the school board and the public today.

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Sarasota County will have the largest budget in nearly five years if commissioners approve the 2014 fiscal year budget.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 10, 2013
Sarasota County budget talks continue

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss the 2014 preliminary budget, which includes a 3% raise for non-bargaining employees, during a June 12 workshop.

  • Sarasota
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Elia Shen, of Primrose, looks for her parents as she marches into the room.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Graduation

Primrose School hosted a graduation ceremony today for its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

  • East County
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Emily Wilcox, Aba Sankah, Kiah Murfin and Hailee Chapin
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 'Rectangle of Doom'

Outgoing fifth graders at Freedom Elementary School ended their school year June 7, with a game of "Rectangle of Doom" against their teachers.

  • East County
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The Distractions keep the crowds' toes tapping.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Despite overcast skies, East County residents flocked June 7 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert.

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