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Librarian Glendy Huene greets staff and friends waiting for her at the library. Huene says her retirement is bittersweet.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 5, 2013
ODA says goodbye to Glendy Huene and renames library

The day was overcast as Out-of-Door Academy librarian Glendy Huene and 90 staff members walked towards the library from their end of the year school meeting Wednesday, June 5 for a surprise reception and library name unveiling.

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Librarian Glendy Huene greets staff and friends waiting for her at the library. Huene says her retirement is bittersweet.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door School says good-bye to Glendy Huene

The day was overcast as Out-of-Door School librarian Glendy Huene and 90 staff members walked towards the library from their end of the year school meeting Wednesday, June 5 for a surprise reception and library name unveiling. A family donor gave the school two new signs renaming the library to the Glendy Huene Library/ Media Center for Glendy Huene's retirement after 30 years at ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 5, 2013
Sarasota County approves UF lease

Sarasota County commissioners approved a 20-year lease with the University of Florida Board of Trustees for a county-owned building on Orange Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 5, 2013
Woman charged in hit-and-run death

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Leslie Williams Wednesday, June 5, in connection with her husband's death.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 5, 2013
Visit Sarasota County pitches ambitious vision

Sarasota County commissioners approved the local marketing organization's plan to double its budget to $10 million by 2020.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Our View: D-Day: Memorial Day cont'd

There are 25 million living American veterans. Since Gen. George Washington commanded the Continental Army, 42 million Americans have served the colors. A million have been killed in its defense. Another million and a half wounded.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Police arrested 38-year-old Reggie "Red" Randall Saturday, June 1, for an attempted robbery at a Shell gas station.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 4, 2013
Sarasota Police file charges in gasoline stick-up

Three victims of a May 30 attempted robbery identified a 38-year-old man who threatened to spray gasoline on them.

  • Sarasota
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Commissioners reviewed four possible concepts for a mixed-use parking project on State Street.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 4, 2013
City Commission discuss public-private ventures

The City Commission discussed plans for a State Street parking garage and a mixed-use project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 4, 2013
Women's Exchange gives back to the arts

Women's Exchange will award $257,000 in grants and scholarships Thursday, June 6 through June 19 of Sarasota and Manatee counties local arts and cultural organization and to 32 students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former Circus Sarasota Marketing Director, Jennifer Mitchell, has been promoted to managing director of Circus Sarasota.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 4, 2013
June 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul; Chiles drops Jordan House plan; City Commission discuss public-private ventures; Sarasota residents warned about potential flooding; Circus Sarasota appoints new managing director

  • Longboat Key
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Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Charles Williams, New College of Florida President Donal O'Shea and Dan Boxser announced an initiative to bring Middle eastern
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 4, 2013
New College signs global scholarship pact

New College of Florida announced a partnership with the Daughters for Life Foundation Tuesday, June 4, to provide scholarships to 10 women from the Middle East

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flooding occurred June 2012 on Longboat Key and Siesta Key due to tropical storm Debby.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 4, 2013
Sarasota residents warned about potential flooding

Sarasota County Emergency Management announces a potential for widespread showers and thunderstorms that may affect Sarasota County.

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  • News
Firefighters on the scene indicated the repair would take 15 minutes before traffic started flowing again.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 4, 2013
Osprey Avenue closed due to gas leak

Sarasota County emergency services personnel have blocked Osprey Avenue at its intersection with Boyce Street due to a gas leak.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Prior to the altercation, William Winter and the victims did not know each other and have never met before.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 3, 2013
UPDATE: Man arrested for battery on Siesta Key

William Winter, 45, was arrested for battery June 1 on Siesta Key. Winter is an employee at the Bradenton Herald.

  • Siesta Key
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Driver killed in University Parkway crash
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 3, 2013
June 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Driver killed in University Parkway crash; Sarasota County Commission to consider tourism plan; Siesta Chamber announces 2013 Crystal Classic; Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass Mar Vista resolution

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