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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • June 20, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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The McDonald's at 787 S. Washington Blvd. is currently closed for remodeling.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Demolition day

The McDonald's near downtown Sarasota has been demolished.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 19, 2012
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2012
Businesses celebrate growth at Circle Association meeting

The Lynch sisters, Chris and Ethna, hosted the Circle Association members for today's monthly morning meeting at Lynches Pub and Grub.

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If the city approves the Wal-Mart supercenter later this year, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. would demolish Ringling Shopping Center and build the new store in its place. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2012
Wal-Mart proposal reviewed tomorrow

A Wal-Mart supercenter store is being proposed where the Ringling Shopping Center now sits. If approved, it will be the second Wal-Mart location to be built within city limits.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2012
School Board talks FCAT and SHS rebuild

The Sarasota County School Board monthly work session, which was delayed by one hour, will start with a progress report on the SHS rebuild and a budget overview.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission must wait a few weeks to find out if any city information is on an employee's personal computer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2012
Computer investigation drags on

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

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Chuck Sidlow gets framed.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Block Party

Mattison's and Circus Sarasota joined forces to throw a downtown block party Friday, June 15, to watch local circus performer Nik Wallenda's daring tightrope walk over Niagara Falls. Attendees enjoyed live music, circus performances and family-friendly activities, including face painting, balloon making and tightrope walking before watching the stunt on a Jumbotron video screen.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 18, 2012
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The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2012
Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

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The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2012
Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

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Shawn Mitchell, 8, spins around and around on one of the many fun pieces of playground equipment at the new, circus-themed playground at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Sports Festival

The first ever Sarasota Sports Festival took place, Saturday, June 16, out at Payne Park. The festival also coincided with the opening of the Circus Playground.

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Margaret Wise, Laura Wood, Stephanie Shaw and Susan Buck
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 15, 2012
Farewell to Laura Wood

Farewell to Laura Wood

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2012
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Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Chief of Staff Ron Turner helps attendees at the June 13 Town Hall meeting determine their new precinct name and polling place.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 15, 2012
Dent pushes absentee voting

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent during a June 13 Town Hall meeting said the November ballot would be complex and lengthy.

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