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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Join Mallory Gnaegy as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 12, 2012
June 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Randy McLendon, Charles Hines, Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Christine Robinson, William Brian Slider and Jennifer Cohen answered questions.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 12, 2012
County Commission candidates appeal to CONA

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations last night hosted a public forum for Sarasota County Commission candidates.

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The Library Foundation for Sarasota County will seek donors large and small to support the possibilities for the future of community libraries.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 12, 2012
New foundation for Sarasota County's libraries forms

A non-profit corporation has been formed to raise private funds to complement public tax support, increase public awareness of the importance of libraries and keep libraries in the forefront of technology and services.

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Charles Hines, Dist. 5, introduces himself at the CONA meeting, Monday, June, 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CONA Candidate Forum meeting

The June CONA meeting invited the public to come and ask questions of the candidates up for Sarasota County Commission seats this Fall, Monday, June 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club.

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Two Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies are on routine paid administrative leave while a shooting incident is investigated.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 12, 2012
Traffic stop results in officer-involved shooting

A man driving a white Jeep Liberty accelerated toward two police officers, prompting them to open fire on the Jeep. The man later crashed the Jeep into another car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Join Jessica Luck as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 11, 2012
June11: Daily Headlines Video

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Kate Honea with Isabel and Javier Dubrocq and Jolane Rutherford
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Luncheon

The Sarasota Ballet today held a luncheon and business meeting at Michael's On East.

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Diane McFarlin has served as publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for the last 13 years. (GCBR file photo)
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 11, 2012
Sarasota publisher takes UF post

Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has been named dean of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

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Sarasota County commissioners and staff will hold three budget workshops this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2012
County to hold three budget workshops this week

The Sarasota County Commission will hold three budget workshops on the preliminary 2013 budget in downtown Sarasota this week.

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Weather permitting, the Second Street closure near Selby Library begins today and ends Friday, June 15.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2012
Downtown street closed this week

Second Street near the Selby Public Library is closed this week for repairs.

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Witness Seymour the Corpse Flower in bloom today. Hurry — this rare flower's bloom and pungent odor won't last long! (Photo courtesy of Selby Gardens)
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 11, 2012
TODAY: Stinky flower in bloom

Seymour the Corpse Flower is in bloom today at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Hundreds of people came out for the first Friday Fest of the season, Friday, June 8, at the Van Wezel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest

The first Friday Fest of the season featured musical guests Yesterdaze.

  • Sarasota
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Participants laugh and have fun as they enjoy themselves, Thursday, June 7, during the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Sarasota Kennel Club for the first time in order to host the 2012 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament, Thursday, June 7, at the Sarasota Kennel Club. The proceeds directly benefited the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to host the 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Siesta Beach.

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Laurie and Jeff Birnbach
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 9, 2012
Scallopalooza

Scallopalooza

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