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  • May 7, 2013
'La Cirque Appetit' - A Unique Lunch Event

'La Cirque Appetit' - A Unique Lunch Event

  • Black Tie
At around 12:30 a.m. this morning, a man was followed to the Lost Creek Apartments complex by two suspects.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2013
Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex

A man was followed to his residence in Lost Creek Apartments by two suspects, where he and a neighbor were stabbed.

  • East County
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Commissioners approved a North Trail Overlay and a partial fee waiver for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 7, 2013
Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay

They also approved a partial fee waiver for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
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The Miami Police Department found a Longboat Key woman driving the wrong way this morning.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2013
Longboat Key woman found in Miami

A Harbourside Drive woman was found in downtown Miami at 3 a.m. this morning driving the wrong way with a trunk full of Longboat Key Publix groceries.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2013
Two men rescued near Cedar Key

Steven Kepecz and Paul Conners were rescued by the Coast Guard Sunday afternoon after their boat developed engine trouble.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The incident is under investigation, does not appear to be suspicous.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found floating in a water retention area in the 8400 block of Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
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At its Monday, May 6 regular meeting, the Longboat Key Town Commission selected Maggie D. Mooney-Portale of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell as its new town attorney.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell was chosen as the town's new attorney Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation. The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 6, 2013
May 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Three men severely injure man on Siesta Key Public Beach; Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation; Commission to review Colony issues tonight

  • Longboat Key
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At a press conference Monday, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino announced the arrest of Anthony L. Snead, 66, and Andy M. Charlton, 38.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 6, 2013
Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation

The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.

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Increased security patrol at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will be reviewed tonight at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 6, 2013
Commission to review Colony issues tonight

Longboat Key commissioners will also discuss selecting a new town attorney and the storage of boats and trailers Key-wide.

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Ed Cornwell, No. 50, and Stephen Berkes, No. 16, make their way out of the bay and onto shore after completing the swimming portion of the sprint triathlon.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Sprint Triathlon

Hundreds of people took part in the second annual Longboat Key Sprint Triathlon Sunday, May 5, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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Hostess, Ilene Mirman and Rotary Foundation President Jack Geldi
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club Kentucky Derby Party

Members of the Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys Foundation met Saturday, May 4, at the home of Al and Ilene Mirman, for a Kentucky Derby party. Attendees enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, sipped mint juleps and bid in a silent auction before enjoying the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The three suspects reportedly frequent the Payne Park area. Anyone with information is asked to call detective Kim McGrath at 861-4928, or Crime Stoppers at 366-8477
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 6, 2013
Three men severely injure man on Siesta Key Public Beach

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance identifying three men who were involved in an aggravated battery of a man around 12:45 a.m. this morning at Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Three candidates are vying for two at-large City Commission seats.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 6, 2013
Early voting for Sarasota runoff continues until May 11

Early voting will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, Sarasota County Terrace Building, 2001 Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beau Rials and Jeff Limbacher attended the event last year as well.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Sicilian Dinner

YMCA supporters ate food, participated in a silent auction and watched the Kentucky Derby at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Sicilian 2nd Annual Interactive Dinner May 4. Proceeds from the event, held at Polo Bar and Grill's Fete Ballroom, benefited the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Change the Odds scholarship program.

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