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  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 13, 2016
Cash indicators look green for Longboat Key Finance Committee

Cash indicators look green for Longboat Key Finance Committee

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Sarasota County deputies are currently investigating the shooting death of an unnamed man that occurred in the Vamo neighborhood Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota deputies investigate shooting death in Vamo

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the residential area off of South Tamiami Trail.

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The downtown merchants plan to ship out the care packages in time for the holidays.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2016
Downtown merchants launch care package campaign

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association is working to send packages to local individuals in the armed forces during the holiday season.

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The pier near Beach Access 2 is a popular gathering place for residents and beach goers to watch the sunset. Mike Cosentino recently purchased the property from Thomas Hamilton.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 12, 2016
Mike Cosentino stakes claim on Beach Road

The Siesta Key resident behind the campaign to reopen a segment of Beach Road between Avenida Messina and Columbus Boulevard has purchased a piece of Beach Road property.

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Sarasota resident Martin Hyde said his dissatisfaction with sitting city commissioners compelled him make the early leap into the race.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 12, 2016
Hyde aims to shake up Sarasota City Commission

Small business owner Martin Hyde has pre-qualified to run for an at-large seat on the City Commission.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2016
SANCA adds to roster

The organization has hired Nick Cannavo.

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David Baker, the director of operations, and Jennifer Bledsoe, the general manager, were busy handing out free salads and sandwiches on Saturday night at Newk's Eatery.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 10, 2016
Newk's ready to open on University Parkway

First 100 customers on Monday will receive gifts.

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Cheryl Track, 49, with her friend Anne Swartz, 51, smile as they take their last steps before finishing the Heart Walk.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 10, 2016
Walkers raise more than $200,000 for American Heart Association.

Participants on track for a cure at Nathan Benderson Park.

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The mast of a sunken sailboat is visible to the left of another vessel in Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 9, 2016
Swamped sailboat in Sarasota Bay spotlights derelict vessel issues on Longboat Key

Vulgar behavior, danger from leaky boats spurs complaints to Longboat Key Police Department.

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Fifth-grader Gavin Garner presents Old Glory.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2016
Foundations Academy celebrates Patriot Day

Montessori Academy in Lakewood Ranch adds bike rides to the festivities.

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The downtown YMCA branch is closing Oct. 7 after 13 years in operation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 9, 2016
Downtown YMCA to close in October

The YMCA announced plans to close its Babe Weiller Branch, located on Main Street, and consolidate the operations at another location just southeast of downtown.

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Side roads along Higel Boulevard flooded early Sept. 1 after heavy rains the night before. County staff reported widespread coastal flooding throughout Siesta Key in their post-Hurricane Hermine damage assessment.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 9, 2016
County releases post-Hermine damage assessment

County staff dune erosion, coastal flooding and minor damage on Casey and Siesta Key after Hurricane Hermine hit the islands late last week.

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  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2016
UPDATE: Murder-for-hire suspect from Palm Aire

Manatee County Sheriff's office thwarts murder scheme

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office charges Rachael Natalie Leahy with solicitation for murder.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff's Office thwarts murder for hire

South Manatee County woman arrested after agreeing to pay undercover deputy $5,000 to have her ex-husband murdered.

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Angad Singh, a USF graduate assistant, prepares a pork tenderloin tapas for "Bulls Bistro."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2016
'Bulls Bistro' debuts on Lakewood Main Street

USF Innovation Lab hosts Thursday program that showcases students' and instructors' talents.

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