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Chief Assistant State Attorney Ed Brodsky, left, and Sheriff Tom Knight, right, release the findings of their investigation.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 29, 2011
No charges in county purchasing scandal

Insufficient evidence was found to prosecute any county employees for misusing their purchasing credit cards.

  • Sarasota
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Kristen Pace, Keli Crowley and Maggie Clark
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Junior League of Sarasota

The Junior League of Sarasota hosted a summer meet and greet for prospective members July 28 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Attendees enjoyed snacks and games while learning about the organization.

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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort longtime owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber, right, and his daughter, former Colony General Manager Katie Moulton, left, said they feel vindicated by an appeals judge's ruling.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 29, 2011
Colony appeal rulings favor Klauber

An appeals court judge has reversed Colony Beach & Tennis Resort August 2009 bankruptcy rulings.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 28, 2011
Griffin to release latest novel in December

Longboat Key writer H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin's latest novel, 'Collateral Damage' will be available nationwide.

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George Hand was photographed at two different East County banks following the July 26 incident.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2011
Detectives arrest Ranch home invasion suspect

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives say George Hand, 26, is responsible for the July 26 home invasion in Lakewood Ranch. Police also say he also is a suspect in the July 17 home invasion.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • July 28, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

July 18 Punchy Drunk 2:44 a.m. - 5200 block of Calle Menorca. Battery. Sheriff's deputies were called to a home where two men were fighting. Two friends were drinking and began arguing about girls. The victim told the deputy his friend grabbed him and threw him to the ground. The suspect had a different version of events: He said he was trying to get the victim to go inside the house, so his yelling wouldn't disturb the neighbors. The suspect said he grabbed his friend just to try to calm him down, and in doing so, they both ended up on the ground. The victim didn't have any visible marks and decided not to press charges.

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An awards event was held July 22.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2011
Manatee sheriff's office earns accolades for campaign

The Florida Department of Transportation recently awarded the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for its performance in the Click It or Ticket Challenge.

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Although the multitudes of Siesta beach-goers have trouble finding legal parking spaces on the Key, Crescent Royale condominium owners are protesting a plan for a new bus stop across from their complex to serve the beach-bound residents and visitors.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • July 28, 2011
Island Beat: Bus stop proposal draws condo residents' wrath

With many details yet to be decided about the final Siesta Public Beach improvements, more residents are letting county commissioners know about aspects of the plan they don't like.

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Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern owner Jim Sullivan believes his former landlord is mimicking his restaurant.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 28, 2011
Food Fight

The relationship between the owner of Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern and his landlord soured, which prompted a move down the street earlier this year.

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An enhanced assembly area at the Sarasota National Cemetery will provide shaded seating for more than 2,600 people.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 28, 2011
Assembly area to enhance cemetery

The Patterson Foundation has pledged millions of dollars to construct a large, shaded stage and seating area for special events, gardens and war memorials to honor veterans year-round.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 28, 2011
School budget drops by $225 million

The Sarasota County School Board will achieve savings in next year's budget mainly through reductions in capital projects and employee benefits.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 28, 2011
City manager employs office hours

In an attempt to streamline efficiencies with the city's permitting process, office hours for the public will be held to address any concerns they have with city government operations.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 28, 2011
DSA wants to attract more people downtown

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance has revamped its website and is launching an aggressive marketing campaign. to attract more people downtown.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Future Girl Scouts suit up

Forty Carrots got a special visit Thursday, July 21 from the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Riverview grad is England-bound

Riverview graduate Hunter Leeming is headed to the 2011 Junior World Rowing Championships beginning Aug. 3, in Eton, England.

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