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Hines enters race
Sat  May 19 2012 08:00AM
The last two weeks have been a whirlwind for newly announced Sarasota County Commission candidate Charles D. Hines, starting on the day a Florida Supreme Court ruling eliminated Commissioner Jon … Find out how to read more online.
Despite FCAT change, county scores well
Sat  May 19 2012 08:00AM
FCAT reading and writing scores for a portion of Florida students were released Friday and, overall, Sarasota County students scored higher than the state average. The Florida Department of Education … Find out how to read more online.
Sex sting ongoing
Sat  May 19 2012 08:00AM
After reportedly offering condoms and pills online to officers posing as a 12-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl, a Longboat Key man recently pleaded not guilty to charges of solicitation and … Find out how to read more online.
Community members  discuss data for change
Sat  May 19 2012 08:00AM
Fifty-five citizens and community leaders became better informed about the well-being of the place they call home Friday. They attended “Community Data 2.0: Venice” — a workshop held at Venice … Find out how to read more online.
State, National and World News
Bee Gees’ Robin Gibb dies at age 62
Sun  May 20 2012 09:38PM
LONDON (AP) — Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees who helped propel the group to international stardom, has died. He was 62. Gibb’s representative Doug Wright announced in a statement that Gibb passed away Sunday “following his … read more.

Egypt prepares to choose a president
Sun  May 20 2012 09:36PM
CAIRO — Sixty years after their country came under military dictatorship, Egyptians are for the first time freely electing their president. The voting that begins Wednesday is the greatest prize won by the multitudes who took to the streets to … read more.

Thousands begin Chicago NATO protest
Sun  May 20 2012 09:34PM
CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators upset with the war in Afghanistan, climate change and the erosion of union rights marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday, taking their discontent on a wide range of world issues to leaders assembled for … read more.

Black undercount in 1940 US census
Sun  May 20 2012 09:34PM
BC-US--1940 Census-Undercount, 1st Ld-Writethru,1095 New 1940 US census records show black undercount AP Photo NYR402, NYR403, NYR401, NYR404 %reldate(2012-05-20T17:57:04 (Eds: Rewrites throughout with background, comments, quotes. With AP Photos. A video explainer that shows how to navigate the 1940 Census … read more.

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More Local News
Bus bays possible during widening
Sat  May 19 2012 08:00AM
Project engineers are reviewing the Venice Bypass to see if any bus bays, or pull-offs, could be constructed during its widening. So far, Sarasota County Area Transit sees room for only one, on the segment between Albee Farm Road and … Find out how to read more online.

Thaxton mum about future
Wed  May 16 2012 08:00AM
Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton said Tuesday he will not do anything regarding his political future until Monday. Thaxton, 54, is prevented from running for a fourth term to the District 5 commission seat because of a Florida Supreme Court … Find out how to read more online.

Venice by the numbers
Wed  May 16 2012 08:00AM
The public is invited to participate in Community Data 2.1, a half-day workshop on innovative approaches to using community data to make community decisions. Friday morning at Venice City Hall the experts are making it easy for citizens to give … Find out how to read more online.

Chef hopes to keep Snook Haven open
Wed  May 16 2012 08:00AM
Sarasota County last week took steps to terminate its contract with the vendor operating Snook Haven, a popular Venice tourist attraction, for missing rent payments. Two months ago Sunrise Sunset Concessions of Snook Haven asked for more time to pay … Find out how to read more online.

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