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Sheriff Tom Knight, left, and Lt. John Jernigan display stolen metal and mug shots of the suspects in those thefts.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 8, 2011
Illegal-scrapping crackdown nets 62 arrests

A sheriff's office campaign designed to dampen the theft and sale of scrap metal results in the capture of dozens of suspects.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner is the former finance director of the city of Philadelphia.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2011
Brenner qualifies for second term

Vice Mayor David Brenner will run for re-election in March.

  • Longboat Key
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A DID workshop will be held 9 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 8, 2011
DID holds meeting Tuesday

The Downtown Improvement District will discuss ways to market downtown and how to spend its marketing dollars this week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2011
Primrose kids care for prospective pets

Children at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch on Thursday delivered 500 pet food items to a local animal rescue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Junior Enriqueta Balandra plays the flute.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Band Camp

More than 100 Braden River High students tuned up their instruments and headed out into the summer sun for the Pirates annual band camp Aug. 4. During the camp, which began Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 12, students practiced marching and learned music for this year's show 'Air,' which depicts man's imagination of flight.

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  • Schools
Congressman Vern Buchanan said the public has the right to see how the process unfolds as the committee determines potential future budget cuts.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2011
Buchanan calls for open meetings

Congressman Vern Buchanan will sponsor legislation to make sure the Joint Select Committe on Deficit Reduction's hearings are open to the public, or televised.

  • East County
  • News
Hub Hubbel still practices his roping regularly. He turned 93 on Aug. 3.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rodeo Man

At 93 years old, East County resident Hub Hubbel still loves to practice his rodeo tricks.

  • East County
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Sarasota Bay Watch’s motto: "A healthy bay is everybody’s business."
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2011
Weekend Best Bet: Scallopalooza

This Saturday evening event will support scallop restoration efforts.

  • Sarasota
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Jose I. Castro is a leading expert on North American sharks.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2011
Mote scientist publishes North American shark guide

Jose I. Castro's new book, "The Sharks of North America" provides a comprehensive field guide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Florida League of Cities lobbying workshop will be held next month at City Hall, 1565 First St.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 5, 2011
City to host lobbying workshop

The city of Sarasota will host a workshop session to teach elected officials and others how to lobby on behalf of local goverments.

  • Sarasota
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August Code Enforcement meeting canceled
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2011
August Code Enforcement meeting canceled

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The burglary occurred sometime between July 31 and Aug. 3.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
Heritage Harbour home burglarized

A home in the 7800 block of River Preserve Drive was robbed of jewelry sometime this week.

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The meeting will start at 9 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
County holds land-use meeting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet today at 9 a.m.

  • East County
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Cody Demming was eager to push off.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams this week is finishing up its summer of camps for children with disabilities with a special "All Star" themed camp. Campers with disabilities such as ADHD and bi-polar disorder enjoyed canoeing, arts and crafts, swimming and other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 4, 2011
Skydivers request restriction change

When the County Commission last year amended the county code to restrict certain activities on the beach, it stipulated that parachuting would be allowed by permit only. After recent public comments decrying the policy, the commission has agreed to reconsider it.

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