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  • June 13, 2009
SEC sues Sarasota couple over Ponzi scheme

About $11 million of investors money was used to pay gambling debts and mortgage payments.

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  • June 12, 2009
Five-year-old sexually battered at daycare

A daycare owner's 21-year-old grandson was arrested for an attack on a child at the facility.

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  • June 12, 2009
Poachers destroy turtle nests

In the past week, thieves stole sea turtle eggs from four nests on Casey Key and Venice beaches.

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  • June 12, 2009
Galvano announces candidacy for state senate

State Rep. Bill Galvano has filed paperwork in Tallahassee for Senator Mike Bennett's state senate seat that will be vacated in 2012 because of term limits.

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  • June 12, 2009
Manatee seeks new planning commissioner

Manatee County government will accept applications through June 26 for a recently vacated seat on Manatee County Planning Commission.

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  • June 12, 2009
Three workers involved in lift station accident

Three Woodruff & Sons workers were taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital after they were overcome by hydrogen sulfide fumes at about 11:25 a.m. today while working on a Manatee County lift station.

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  • June 12, 2009
Front yard parking ban may be widened

The City Commission will decide Monday whether to extend the Gillespie Park program for another year and possibly expand it into Park East.

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  • June 12, 2009
Burglars hit Sabal Harbour vehicles

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, sometime between 8:30 p.m., June 11, and 6:30 a.m., June 12, unknown person(s) entered into no less than three vehicles in the 4500-4700 blocks of Sabal Key Drive.

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  • June 11, 2009
Legalization of drugs the main topic at Tiger Bay

During a criminal-justice forum Thursday, panelists, including the sheriff, police chief and judges, talked about the pros and cons of decriminalizing illegal drugs.

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  • June 11, 2009
Longboat Key Association hires new attorney

A day after the Longboat Key Club and Resort resubmitted its $400 million Islandside renovation application, the Longboat Key Association announced it has hired a new attorney.

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  • June 11, 2009
County hybrid electric cars to reach 100 miles per gallon

Four Sarasota County-owned hybrid cars will become electric-powered plug-in vehicles after a $45,000 donation from Florida Power and Light.

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  • June 11, 2009
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  • June 11, 2009
County leaders address taxpayers' questions

A 'virtual' town hall meeting broadcast live Monday, June 8, allowed Sarasota County residents to ask how their tax dollars will be used for next year's county budget.

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  • June 11, 2009
Streetscape plan comes into focus

An ambitious project that seeks to dress up downtown was presented to the Downtown Improvement District.

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  • June 11, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

Submissions are still being accepted for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com.

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