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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 26, 2012
June 26: Daily Headlines Video

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Much of the Longbeach Village flooded over the weekend.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2012
Break-ins reported in Village

About a dozen break-ins occurred Sunday night, most of which involved unlocked vehicles in the Village.

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Winds have caused damage in areas of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Sarasota. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
Sarasota County officials declare state of emergency

Emergency Management officials plan to brief the Sarasota County Commission at its regular meeting today and inform commissioners they plan to declare a local state of emergency.

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Sections of Beach Road along Siesta Key Beach are often the first areas on the island to flood, and quickly become road hazards.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2012
Siesta runoff fix faces delay

The $2.8 million Beach Road drainage improvement project was expected to begin no later than July 7, but the permitting process has sputtered.

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Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby prompted a sewage sill yesterday in Harbor Acres.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby prompts city sewage spill

A wastewater spill in the Harbor Acres neighborhood was contained yesterday.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical storm emergency repairs require permit

Emergency repairs made due to damages from Tropical Storm Debby require permit from the county.

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Fertilizer applied during the summer can easily wash into storm drains and flow untreated into bays or streams.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
County fertilizer restrictions in effect through September

Sarasota County's Fertilizer and Landscape Management ordinance prohibits the use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from June 1 through Sept. 30.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2012
County closes portion of Upper Manatee River Road

Upper Manatee River Road west of Rye Road has been closed temporarily.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 25, 2012
June 25: Daily Headlines Video

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A sailboat rocks back and forth close to the shore at Island Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Island Park and Siesta Key Debby damage

Downtown Sarasota's Island Park and Siesta Key suffered quite a bit of damage due to tropical storm Debby.

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Students Corey and Brianna enjoy their snack.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church kicks off vacation Bible School First United Methodist Church kicked off its vacation Bible school Monday, June 25. Students enjoyed snacks, prayers and various games and activities on their first day of camp.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2012
Debby rolls in to Manatee

Manatee County officials are preparing for Tropical Storm Debby, but government offices remain open at this time.

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Students Corey and Brianna enjoy their snack.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church kicked off its vacation Bible school Monday, June 25. Students enjoyed snacks, prayers and various games and activities on their first day of camp.

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Linda Long, Jennifer Cohen and Shannon Staub
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

Members of the Tiger Bay Club gathered Wednesday, June 20, for their monthly meeting. Sarasota County Commission candidate Jennifer Cohen spoke, and Commissioner Christine Robinson was the moderator.

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Debra Clark-Maradiaga, Larry Face and Fran Levinson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted is quarterly Prime Time and New Member Celebration event Wednesday, June 20, at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota. Approximately 300 people attended the event, during which they enjoyed appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to mingle with other professionals.

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