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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2013
Team Khaos wins baseball showcase

Team Khaos of Lakewood Ranch recently won the Nations Baseball Select State Tournament, at Braden River Little League Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
The United States’ Lee Childs won the 200 IM for the 65-69 age group.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pan-American Masters Championships

More than 1,550 swimmers, ranging in age from 18-97, hit the pool for the 2013 Pan-American Masters Championships June 1-13, at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota. The event, which was held in the United States for the first time, drew swimmers from 22 different countries to compete in synchronized swimming, swimming and open water competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 11, 2013
Manasota Track Club beach runs begin tonight

The weekly summer beach runs kick off tonight at 7 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ernest Arnold and Jayla Rivers hold signs during a protest at the corner of Washngton Boulevard and Main Street.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 11, 2013
Main Street rally for Rodney Mitchell

Protestors rally at the corner of Main Street and Washington Boulevard Tuesday, June 11, to criticize the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office actions a year earlier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Terry Gans requested the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's developer provide financial information at a May 20 special meeting that hasn't been received yet.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2013
Town still seeking Colony developer financials

The Longboat Key Town Commission is seeking to review the financials of the company selected to develop the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is located at 760 Broadway in the Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2013
Many Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan

Thirty-three Longbeach Village residents signed a letter opposing a revised plan for the restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 11, 2013
Manatee School board chooses legal representation

The Manatee County School Board decided to outsource legal issues to Dye, Deitrich, Petruff & St. Paul of Bradenton to replace current school board attorney John Bowen who retires June 30.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 11, 2013
Motorcycle collision causes U.S. 301 closure

The Sarasota Police Department closed the northbound lanes of Washington Boulevard at its intersection with Fruitville Road before 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2013
Man in distress found in water, treated at Siesta Beach

The patient responsive after receiving CPR, but the cause of the incident remains unknown.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 11, 2013
Detectives investigate early morning shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting reported near the 3300 block of Central Avenue after 3 a.m. Monday, June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left, Paul Dezzi, Fire Chief; Lieutenant Jason Berzowski; and Deputy Chief Dave Kyle celebrate Berzowski’s promotion Friday at the north fire station. (photo courtesy of town of Longboat Key).
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2013
Firefighter paramedic promoted to lieutenant

Berzowski will be assigned to B-shift Station 91 (north fire station) under the supervision of Deputy Chief Matt Altman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's police chief and her daughter caught robbery suspects on Saturday.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • June 10, 2013
June 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police Chief catches suspected robbers; Sarasota County budget talks continue; Weekend events recap

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tourists and locals joined in while a blessing was read and a conch shell blown to symbolize the unity and preservation of the ocean.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 10, 2013
Siesta Key participates in worldwide ocean awareness

Siesta Key joined people all around the world in an ocean blessing Saturday, June 8 for World Ocean Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The call came in at approximately 2:01 p.m. Saturday to be on the lookout for two men and woman in a blue truck just involved in a strong-arm robbery in the area of the 3500 block of Clark Drive. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 10, 2013
Sarasota Police Chief catches suspected robbers

The chief and her daughter were off duty having lunch when the call for a strong-arm robbery came on the police radio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 10, 2013
Manatee Schools Transition Team hosts Q&A

Representatives from the state Transition Team that produced an evaluation report and economic recovery plan for Manatee County Schools will take questions from the school board and the public today.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County will have the largest budget in nearly five years if commissioners approve the 2014 fiscal year budget.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 10, 2013
Sarasota County budget talks continue

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss the 2014 preliminary budget, which includes a 3% raise for non-bargaining employees, during a June 12 workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teddy is a 6-month-old bichon.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 12th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival

Festival-goers browsed through an assortment of arts and crafts Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, at the 12th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marianna Millen, Hank Hawkins and Laura Hansen
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : BKYC celebrates the Queen's Birthday

Bird Key Yacht Club members celebrated the Queen of England's birthday Saturday, June 8, at the Bird Key Yacht Club. About 50 members attended the celebration and a few dressed up to look like the queen herself.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Madison P., 3, observes the sharks swimming overhead.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote World Ocean Day

Children explored Mote Marine Aquarium Saturday, June 8, during World Ocean Day. Mote partnered with nonprofits that focus on marine issues to educate children about marine life. About 800 children visited the aquarium where they learned from 13 vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elia Shen, of Primrose, looks for her parents as she marches into the room.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Graduation

Primrose School hosted a graduation ceremony today for its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

  • East County
  • News
Emily Wilcox, Aba Sankah, Kiah Murfin and Hailee Chapin
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 'Rectangle of Doom'

Outgoing fifth graders at Freedom Elementary School ended their school year June 7, with a game of "Rectangle of Doom" against their teachers.

  • East County
  • News
The Distractions keep the crowds' toes tapping.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Despite overcast skies, East County residents flocked June 7 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert.

  • East County
  • News
Mitch D'sa and Jeremy Kemp pass 50 pounds of potatoes to Key Club Sponsor Bridgid Shannon.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 7, 2013
Pine View students to distribute 42,000 pounds of produce

The Pine View Key Club and Interact Club have teamed up to help struggling families in the community.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 7, 2013
June 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update; NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood; 2013 Summer Season; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County eighth graders beat the state average in math, with 55 percent passing the test compared to 51 percent across the state.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 7, 2013
New FCAT scores show Manatee behind the state

FCAT scores released Friday show that Manatee County Schools performed below the state average in both math and reading in most grades.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local officials showcased Mote-raised seafood and Lola Wines. Courtesy.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 7, 2013
NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood

The event featured sustainable seafood raised at Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquaculture Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peter Balos was quite the showman. He sang and hyped up the crowd.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Elementary Talent Show

Witt Elementary School students showed off their skills at the Witt's Got Talent Show June 7. Performances included singing, dancing and acting.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota County commissioners will meet Monday, June 10, for a quarterly update from county staff.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 7, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update

Sarasota County staff will present updates on a proposed bus rapid transit system, watershed plans, and transportation concurrency during a workshop Monday, June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 7, 2013
Sarasota launches emergency notification center

Residents and business owners can now register to receive location-targeted emergency notifications from the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dereon Lovette center, posed for a picture with her Kiddie Academy teachers, Debbie Frazzoni, left, and Karen Kieran, right, after receiving her diploma.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Moving Up Ceremony

Kiddie Academy a "moving up" ceremony for voluntary pre-kindergarten children June 6, at the Manatee Association for REALTORS' Lakewood Ranch building.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senator Lisa Carlton, Senator Nancy Detert and Representatives Jim Boyd and Greg Steube
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Legislative Update

Senator Nancy Detert joined Representatives Greg Steube and Jim Boyd for an annual legislative update Thursday, June 6, at the monthly Tiger Bay Club meeting. Senator Lisa Carlton monitored the discussion, in which the three politicians provided an update about the last year of legislation. Carlton and Tiger Bay members submitted questions, which covered topics like healthcare reform, state budget, domestic partnerships, homelessness and environmental issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Executive Director and CEO of Women’s Exchange Inc., Karen Koblenz thanks everyone for encouraging patrons to shop at Women’s Exchange Inc., and making this community thrive.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Women's Exchange Celebration

The board of directors of the Women's Exchange awarded $257,000 in grants and Scholarships Thursday, June 6 to 19 of Sarasota and Manatee counties local arts and cultural organization and to 32 students. The board of directors chose recipients in April based on a few key guidelines. Students had to be pursuing higher education in the arts and the local community organization had to be involved in the arts as well.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 6, 2013
Tiger Bay Club gets Legislative Update

Senator Nancy Detert joined Representatives Greg Steube and Jim Boyd for an annual legislative update.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County under tropical storm warning
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 6, 2013
June 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County under tropical storm warning; Sarasota Police investigate Rosemary stabbing; Manatee County to allow backyard chickens; Florida's key fruit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Grand Canal spills into lawns on Siesta Key just after 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6 — four hours after high tide.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Storm Andrea | Sarasota

Tropical Storm Andrea continues to track toward Florida's Big Bend Thursday afternoon, sending bands of wind and rain to flood streets and test seawalls on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A dock in the Longboat Pass lagoon is overtaken by water after high tide Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Storm Andrea | Longboat Key

Longboat Key received some flooding in low-lying areas at high tide today from Tropical Storm Andrea. Town officials report no major damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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