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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.
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  • 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
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  • June 9, 2012
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Gov. Rick Scott spoke about the economy, November elections and education during the luncheon.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 8, 2012
Argus Foundation "Meet the Minds" luncheon featuring Gov. Rick Scott (VIDEO)

Gov. Rick Scott addressed the economy, elections and education during The Argus Foundation's "Meet the Minds" luncheon today, at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 8, 2012
June 8: Daily Headlines Video

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Steve Stottlemeyer, Richard Barth and Charles Tirrell
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Glenridge Carroll Center Reopening

Residents of the Glenridge gathered for the grand reopening ceremony of the newly renovated Carroll Center Wednesday, June 6. The $6.4-million project, which took a little longer than a year, added two new wings to the facility. After a presentation by CEO Charles Tirrell, residents enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and wine.

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Speakers Dr. David Matkin, Nora Patterson and James Linn stand with Tiger Bay president Mollie Cardamone.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club met for its monthly luncheon Thursday, June 7 at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying lunch and hearing a discussion about public pensions from speakers Dr. David Matkin, James Linn, Jim Brantley and moderator Nora Patterson.

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Holly Ferguson detonated the 2011 Siesta Key Fourth of July fireworks show — legally, of course. (Photo: Remarkable Photography)
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2012
Education key in illegal firework activity

Don Damron, senior fire reviewer for Sarasota County, at the June 7, meeting of the Siesta Key Association said ignorance is the cause of most illegal firework activity on Fourth of July.

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The county budget had been on a steady decline from the 2009 fiscal year until 2012.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 8, 2012
Preliminary budget forecasted to increase 3%

The Sarasota County preliminary budget for the 2013 fiscal year is set at $893.6 million, with economic development spending more than double the previous year.

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Co-founder of Woman’s Exchange Elizabeth Lindsay and Executive Director Karen Koblenz
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange awards grants and scholarships

Amidst the shelves of coffee mugs, racks of purses and side table consignments on June 7 was the usual bustle of the nonprofit The Woman's Exchange, but it was even more packed with people. The annual awards ceremony celebrated a year of hard work raising funds via consignment that help support local art students, groups and organizations like it has been doing since 1962. It celebrated giving $330,000 in grants and scholarships with a party at its own facility catered by Cafe L'Eurpoe with entertainment from local artists.

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Sarasota Police Benevolent Association President Mick McHale told the Sarasota Observer that 90% of the eligible members participated in the vote on a pension contract by the city of Sarasota. File photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 7, 2012
Police department rejects contract

The Sarasota Police Department's union rejected a contract that includes pension ordinance modifications it considers radical.

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  • June 7, 2012
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File photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 7, 2012
Orange Avenue and Hillview Drive road detours

The intersection of Orange Avenue and Hillview Drive will be temporarily closed Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. until Friday, June 8 at 6 a.m. for paving weather permitting. Motorists should follow the detour signs.

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Margaret Romanes, Charlotte Perret and Joey Frye
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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Summer Salon

The Sarasota Opera Guild held its Summer Salon Series featuring musicians Gil Katz and Nadine Trudel Thursday, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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In March the Sarasota County School Board unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 7, 2012
Public hears SHS renovation options

Stakeholders in the Sarasota High School renovation project yesterday saw initial renderings and shared opinions at the first of two design charrettes.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2012
Students collect box tops for money

First-grade students at Phillippi Shores Elementary won the grand prize in the Box Top Traveling Trophy contest for collecting 2,445 box tops during the course of the school year.

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