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Gov. Rick Scott spoke about the economy, November elections and education during the luncheon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 8, 2012
Argus Foundation "Meet the Minds" luncheon featuring Gov. Rick Scott (VIDEO)

Gov. Rick Scott addressed the economy, elections and education during The Argus Foundation's "Meet the Minds" luncheon today, at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 8, 2012
June 8: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Steve Stottlemeyer, Richard Barth and Charles Tirrell
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Glenridge Carroll Center Reopening

Residents of the Glenridge gathered for the grand reopening ceremony of the newly renovated Carroll Center Wednesday, June 6. The $6.4-million project, which took a little longer than a year, added two new wings to the facility. After a presentation by CEO Charles Tirrell, residents enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and wine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Speakers Dr. David Matkin, Nora Patterson and James Linn stand with Tiger Bay president Mollie Cardamone.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club met for its monthly luncheon Thursday, June 7 at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying lunch and hearing a discussion about public pensions from speakers Dr. David Matkin, James Linn, Jim Brantley and moderator Nora Patterson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Randy McLendon led the pledge of allegiance at a Newt Gingrich rally earlier this year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2012
McLendon enters District 5 commission race

Randy McLendon, an Englewood Realtor, has qualified for candidacy in the race for the District 5 seat of the Sarasota County Commission, which will be vacated by Commissioner Jon Thaxton this fall.

  • Siesta Key
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Dr. Bob McCann, 54, is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and is a physician and attorney.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2012
McCann files for District 73 seat

Dr. Bob McCann today filed to run for Florida's District 73 seat.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 8, 2012
Mote treats dolphin that stranded on Longboat Key

The three-year-old female dolphin is receiving round-the-clock care at Mote's Dolphin and Whale Hospital.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2012
County offers assistance to seniors

Manatee County is accepting applications for financial aid to seniors who cannot afford costs of heating or cooling their home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2012
Progressive Community Management CEO cleared of wrongdoing

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has cleared a complaint against Progressive Community Management CEO Bill Sutton.

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Holly Ferguson detonated the 2011 Siesta Key Fourth of July fireworks show — legally, of course. (Photo: Remarkable Photography)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2012
Education key in illegal firework activity

Don Damron, senior fire reviewer for Sarasota County, at the June 7, meeting of the Siesta Key Association said ignorance is the cause of most illegal firework activity on Fourth of July.

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The county budget had been on a steady decline from the 2009 fiscal year until 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2012
Preliminary budget forecasted to increase 3%

The Sarasota County preliminary budget for the 2013 fiscal year is set at $893.6 million, with economic development spending more than double the previous year.

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Longboat Key Town Commission meetings and workshops take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 8, 2012
Commission considers modified workshop schedule

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider holding workshops on Mondays instead of Thursdays.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 8, 2012
Maria Sharapova climbs back to the top ranking

Sharapova could complete career Grand Slam on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
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Co-founder of Woman’s Exchange Elizabeth Lindsay and Executive Director Karen Koblenz
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange awards grants and scholarships

Amidst the shelves of coffee mugs, racks of purses and side table consignments on June 7 was the usual bustle of the nonprofit The Woman's Exchange, but it was even more packed with people. The annual awards ceremony celebrated a year of hard work raising funds via consignment that help support local art students, groups and organizations like it has been doing since 1962. It celebrated giving $330,000 in grants and scholarships with a party at its own facility catered by Cafe L'Eurpoe with entertainment from local artists.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Police Benevolent Association President Mick McHale told the Sarasota Observer that 90% of the eligible members participated in the vote on a pension contract by the city of Sarasota. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 7, 2012
Police department rejects contract

The Sarasota Police Department's union rejected a contract that includes pension ordinance modifications it considers radical.

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