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PHOTO GALLERY: Towles Court Art Walk

Art enthusiasts and artists enjoyed a stroll through the Towles Court art district Friday, July 20, as part of the monthly art walk event, which is held every third Friday. Galleries extend their hours and invite guests to walk from gallery to gallery, exploring the art, enjoying light snacks and live music.

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Water advisory lifted for three beaches

It's now safe to hit the water at Lido, Turtle and North Jetty beaches.

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  • July 21, 2012
Reid appoints procurement official

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid today appointed contract manager Ted Coyman, Jr. as procurement official.

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Both women have now been charged with 14 counts of Obtaining Reemployment Assistance by Fraud.
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Sarasota deputies have determined 43-year-old Elizabeth Lanoue had her daughter fill out unemployment claims online while she was behind bars.

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  • July 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club State Attorney's Office Debate

Members of the Tiger Bay Club gathered for a luncheon Thursday, July 19, during which, candidates for State Attorney's Office Ed Brosky, Peter Lombardo and John Torraco engaged in a heated debate.

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Karen Johnson, Beads FOB owner Marty Montague and Nancy Grecni
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PHOTO GALLERY: Beads FOB 19th Anniversary

Beads FOB in Gulf Gate celebrated its 19th anniversary Wednesday, July 18, with an in-store party. Customers stopped by to show their appreciation for the store, which has provided local beaders and crafters with supplies and classes for nearly two decades.

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The work will continue through next week with the installation of a drip irrigation system, before the new vegetation is planted.
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  • July 20, 2012
South Palm Avenue Revegetation Project wraps up first week

DID's landscaping project will continue to replace vegetation over the next few weeks

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Ed Brodsky, Peter Lombardo, and John Torraco, all candidates for the 12th Judicial District State Attorney's Office, trade bards at Michael's on East.
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  • July 19, 2012
Claws come out at Tiger Bay lunch

The heated race for 12th Judicial District's State Attorney Office was on display today at Michael's on East.

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Members of the interfaith delegation in Israel.
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  • July 19, 2012
Come together

An interfaith delegation composed of 21 representatives from local churches and synagogues, organized by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, recently spent 10 days in Israel promoting good will and cultural understanding.

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  • July 19, 2012
Scout's honor

Eagle Scout candidate Alex Ruschau and other members of Boy Scout Troop 14 are volunteering their time to help Wilkinson Elementary students plant a vegetable garden at the school.

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Terry Turner, who earlier in the night voiced support for a "strong city manager" charter amendment, which commissioners unanimously agreed to add to the November ballot, said he only had "a process and procedural problem" with Caragiulo's proposal.
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  • July 19, 2012
Caragiulo's proposal snubbed

Commissioner Terry Turner says his motion to table a strong-mayor proposal was strictly 'process and procedural.'

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A dispute between the city’s Public Art Committee, city officials and a steering committee charged with formulating a $55,000 interactive sculpture project downtown is now heading to court.
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  • July 19, 2012
City sued for Sunshine Law violation

A Public Art Committee member and Citizens for Sunshine is suing the city for allegedly holding closed-door meetings regarding a public art project.

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  • July 19, 2012
Sea life returns to canals

Manatees are starting to return to Siesta Key waterways after Tropical Storm Debby churned up their habitat.

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