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Daughters Courtney Wise, Whitney Wise Verdoni and Erika Wise know they have someone special in their father, Carl Wise.
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Father of the Brides

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Eileen Wallace, owner of Write On and More, said the area is safer for her customers without the benches.
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Store owners said vagrant activity has decreased since benches were removed from Selby Five Points Park.

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County improves its budget forecast; New College has eight Fulbright scholars; Sarasota real-estate sales stay strong

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The portion of Blackburn Point Park known as Fisherman’s Island will feature fishing piers, a kayak launch and a playground.
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Officials investigated claims that Rep. Vern Buchanan illegally reimbursed employees of his former car dealerships for contributing to his campaigns.

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In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, we asked preschoolers what makes their dads special.

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3:12 a.m. - 600 block of Washington Boulevard. Complainant told police there was an extremely bad smell coming from a Dumpster. He said he felt it may be a "death" smell. The responding officer wrote in his report: "Smells like a trash Dumpster. No smell of death."

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The nose knows 3:12 a.m. - 600 block of Washington Boulevard. Complainant told police there was an extremely bad smell coming from a Dumpster. He said he felt it may be a 'death' smell. The responding officer wrote in his report: 'Smells like a trash Dumpster. No smell of death.'

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This home at 1502 Siesta Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half bathrooms, a pool and 5,160 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.75 million.
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Sarasota - A Siesta Key home sells for $3.2 million

A home in Siesta Properties Inc. tops all transactions from May 30 through June 3.

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WEEKLY WINNER: First Flight

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Palmer Ranch in South Sarasota.

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Christina Chavez will teach English in Malaysia.
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New College students earn Fulbright scholarships

The Sarasota school now boasts a total of eight Fulbright scholars

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'The Castaway' is 'rescued' at The Observer

Most folks know artist Jorge Blanco for his bright, geometric sculptures around Sarasota. But, back in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela, Blanco is famous for his poetic comic strip, "The Castaway."

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Ari M. Gordon, Sue Jacobson and Brian Lipton
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PHOTO GALLERY: AJC's Lunch & Lecture with Ari M. Gordon

AJC's third annual summer Lunch & Learn Lecture series began Wednesday, June 15 at Michael's on East with guest speaker Ari M. Gordon.

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Every time the wind blew, soapy bubbles flew through the air.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sudsy shenanigans

While we didn't catch anyone bathing in the fountain at Selby Five Points Park, there were certainly a lot of bubbles still lingering from last night's soap-pouring mischief.

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Some of the over 300 participants leave the starting line in a frenzy during the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 1-Mile Fun Run

Over 300 people participated in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach. There will be 10 1-mile fun runs every Tuesday through the summer. Once four have been completed the participant will receive a free t-shirt.

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