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Two Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies are on routine paid administrative leave while a shooting incident is investigated.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 12, 2012
Traffic stop results in officer-involved shooting

A man driving a white Jeep Liberty accelerated toward two police officers, prompting them to open fire on the Jeep. The man later crashed the Jeep into another car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Total cost estimate for a new maintenance facility for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's operations department is $2.1 million.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2012
Ranch supervisors plan for maintenance facility

Inter-District Authority Board members today saw initial cost estimates for a proposed maintenance facility.

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Join Jessica Luck as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 11, 2012
June11: 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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Diane McFarlin has served as publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for the last 13 years. (GCBR file photo)
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  • Mark Gordon
  • June 11, 2012
Sarasota publisher takes UF post

Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has been named dean of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

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Turtle-nesting season runs from May through October.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2012
Code Enforcement hears eight turtle-lighting cases

Sand Cay Beach Resort and Gulf Tides of Longboat Key each received fines of $25 per day.

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Dig the Beach volleyball tournament organizers took a unexpected trip to Home Depot and bought tools to clear water from Siesta Key Beach volleyball courts.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 11, 2012
Drainage difficulties delay volleyball tournament

Storm-water drainage problems marred Siesta Key Beach over the weekend and delayed the Dig the Beach Volleyball Tour.

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Sarasota County commissioners and staff will hold three budget workshops this week.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2012
County to hold three budget workshops this week

The Sarasota County Commission will hold three budget workshops on the preliminary 2013 budget in downtown Sarasota this week.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 11, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Michelle Smith

Woodland Community Church member Michelle Smith's love for baking recently led her to open her own cupcake business, Your Cupcake Artist. She tops each cupcake with a handmade chocolate decoration.

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Lakewood Ranch's Diana Rogers, 39, and the 8-year-old boy in her car were not injured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 11, 2012
Three killed in auto accident

Two adults and one child, all from Myakka, died in the June 10 crash on State Road 70.

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Weather permitting, the Second Street closure near Selby Library begins today and ends Friday, June 15.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2012
Downtown street closed this week

Second Street near the Selby Public Library is closed this week for repairs.

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Isabella and Alancia Cox show off their purchase.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armand's Circle Craft Festival

St. Armand's Circle was transformed into a sea of tents and booths Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 as part of the 11th Annual St. Armand's Circle Craft Festival. Local and statewide crafters displayed their work, which included jewelry, soap, paintings, furniture and clothing.

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Isabella Roca, 5, enjoyed getting ready with her classmates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Graduation

Nearly 50 voluntary prekindergarten students donned their caps and gowns and prepared to embark on the next journey in their education during Kiddie Academy's graduation ceremony June 8. Students sang songs, performed skits and received their diplomas before enjoying cake with their family and friends.

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Laurie and Jeff Birnbach
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 9, 2012
Scallopalooza

Scallopalooza

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Cathy Young with Sean Doneburgh
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Night with the Stars Prom

Youth and adults with special needs danced the night away June 8, during the Night with the Stars Prom, at Woodland, The Community Church.

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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.

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