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Josh Hunter has been out of jail on a $50,000 bond while his case was appealed.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 17, 2012
Former football coach's appeal rejected

The Second District Court of Appeal in Lakeland has refused to overturn former Braden River High football coach Josh Hunter's 10-year prison sentence for a 2009 drunk driving accident that killed his best friend and fellow coach Doug Garrity.

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Police have closed Mound Street to investigate the accident
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 17, 2012
BREAKING: Accident shuts down Mound Street

The Sarasota Police Department has closed Mound Street after a bicyclist that was injured by a vehicle this morning had to be airlifted to an area trauma center for severe injuries.

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Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CFO Tony Chiofalo, right, and Vice President of Development Bob Simons, behind, today spoke with representatives of the IDA about Braden River Utilities capital improvement projects.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2012
Braden River Utilities to raise rates

Braden River Utilities plans to raise its rates for irrigation water to offset costs of an expansion project.

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The Sarasota City Commission is willing to work with G.WIZ Science Museum on a lease extension because the bayfront parcel can’t be sold to a private party.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 17, 2012
G.WIZ staying put on the bayfront

The city cannot sell either its vacant bayfront parcel or the G.WIZ Science Museum property.

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Yvette and Gerald Benton
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 16, 2012
Bobby Bowden Banquet

Bobby Bowden Banquet

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 16, 2012
April 16: 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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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
Driver rear-ends Manatee County school bus

No children were on board at the time of the accident.

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The Sarasota City Commission regular meeting begins today at 2:30 p.m. and reconvenes at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 16, 2012
City discusses G.WIZ lease tonight

The city is holding off on the city hold off on selling a vacant parcel at 1000 Blvd. of the Arts until it discusses a future lease for a tenant that sits next door.

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An independent contractor will inspect Armstrong's home in the 2900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive and report back to the town's acting building official.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 16, 2012
Town could settle Armstrong suit this week

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider a settlement agreement with resident James Armstrong at a special meeting Thursday.

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Mona Vachhani and Sean Shinham, of the Braden River High School Key Club, had a tent themed '90s pop music.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life

East County residents pulled together to honor loved ones and join the fight against cancer April 14-15 during the Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event.

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Hundreds of walkers and runners participated in the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: JDRF Walk to Cure

East County residents rallied in the fight against diabetes April 14, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, as they walked and ran in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.

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Tyler Delaney, Bence Pinter, Kyle Grendel and Christian Marrero checked out the jousting contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Field Day

In preparation for this week's FCAT exams, children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch spent much of the day April 13 outside during the school's special Field Day event.

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Kristen Blossom, Brittany Proia and Doug Bradbury
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 15, 2012
Men Who Cook

Men Who Cook

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Lobetia syrah
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 15, 2012
Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Brunch & Charity Auction

Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Brunch & Charity Auction

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Leigh Bartlomeo
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2012
Cattle Baron's Ball 2012

Cattle Baron's Ball 2012

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