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Maj. Kurt Hoffman will remain the Sheriff's Office's general counsel and administrative division commander.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 8, 2011
Hoffman declines county administrator role

Maj. Kurt Hoffman would have had to reduce his retirement benefits to serve as interim Sarasota County administrator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Immigration reform protest in Tallahassee last month. Note use of "anti-immigrant" when the issue is "illegal immigrant," and the use of children.
  • By Rod Thomson
  • June 8, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: immigration principles

Immigration reform frustratingly died in the Florida Legislature last month. What is so difficult about making everyone play by the same rules?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 7, 2011
YPG to host annual conference on 'Young Professionals Day'

The city of Sarasota, Sarasota County and State of Florida Rep. Ray Pilon have proclaimed June 17 'Young Professionals Day.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Violators caught running a red light will receive $158 tickets.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 7, 2011
Red-light cameras to watch city drivers

The cameras will be placed at up to 11 intersections throughout the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The vacant property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts used to be a community garden.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 6, 2011
Cultural-park plan meets resistance

After receiving concerns from surrounding property owners, city staff is recommending against a proposal to turn a Rosemary District property into an outdoor concert, arts and theater venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colleen Wohlrab, Arianna Robbins, Mary Beth Bilder and Yvonne Hoang pose in their caps and gowns with their yellow flowers prior to their graduation from Pineview High School Sunday, June 5 at Van Wezel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

The Pineview Class of 2011 had their graduation ceremony Sunday, June 5 at Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terri Bauer and nephew, Joshua DeCrapio, 5, pose in the Fotos-R-Fun LLC booth at the annual National Cancer Survivors Day celebration Sunday, June 5 at Michael's on East. Bauer has been cancer free for eight years.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: National Cancer Survivors Day

Local cancer survivors celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day together and with their loved ones Sunday, June 5 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cody Taylor, Keith Summerall and Eric Kay are pumped up to cross the stage and receive their diplomas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BHS Graduation

Decked out in purple and gold, Booker High School's Class of 2011 graduated Saturday, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Riverview High School Marching Band played on as students, families and friends packed into Robarts Arena Saturday to wish RHS's Class of 2011 well.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS Graduation

Riverview High School seniors said their final goodbyes to their high school careers Saturday, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High School class of 2011 made their way through the archway that leads into Cleland Stadium where over 475 students graduated Friday, June 3.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Graduation

Sarasota High School's graduation took place Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's Cleland Stadium.

  • Sarasota
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Students smile and listen to Ken Melber speak Friday, June 3 during ODA's 6th grade graduation at Siesta Key Chapel. This was Melber's final year at ODA and he will be heading back to England.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA 6th Grade Graduation

The sixth graders at ODA graduated Friday, June 3 at Siesta Key Chapel. The newly graduated class will attend the Upper School in the Fall and be the Class of 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Jackson Laboratory sought $100 million from both the state and Sarasota County.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 3, 2011
Jackson Lab abandons Sarasota bid

Facing a much-reduced contribution from the state, the research facility decided it would be too risky to expand into Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City leaders hope to stop red-light running with the addition of cameras to catch offenders.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 3, 2011
City may purchase red-light cameras

Commissioners will be asked Monday to approve a contract to purchase the devices to place at some of the most dangerous intersections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dave Auker Shumaker, Adria Maria Jensen and Stephen Lee
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Frank G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual 2011 Frank. G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Awards Thursday, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barb McRae gets a personal room visit and kisses from Kirby, 6 ½, Thursday, May 12 in the Oncology Unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pet therapy at SMH (more photos)

When Ginger, Alie, Finnegan, Parker and Kirby hear the phrase 'time to go to work!' these canines know just what to do. These five dogs visit three different units at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for an hour and a half every Thursday afternoon to work as therapy dogs.

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