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Internet sting not finished yet
Wed  May 16 2012 11:03AM
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.
Some school lunch  prices to increase slightly
Wed  May 16 2012 11:03AM
SARASOTA COUNTY — School Board members on Tuesday unanimously approved an increase to meal prices for some students buying lunch in Sarasota County schools. The change, which will take effect … Find out how to read more online.
‘Sew’ much to do
Wed  May 16 2012 08:00AM
ENGLEWOOD — Linda Lee Mercer knew when she was 23 that she didn’t want to work as a secretary at an electronics company in Rhode Island for the rest of … Find out how to read more online.
Man charged in terrier death
Wed  May 16 2012 08:00AM
A retired firefighter and deputy sheriff was arrested Tuesday in connection with the killing of his neighbor’s Jack Russell terrier in April, according to authorities. Paul Peter Roskowski, 75, of … Find out how to read more online.
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500 gather for soldier’s funeral  in South Florida
Thu  May 17 2012 01:50PM
BOYNTON BEACH (AP) — More than 500 family members, friends and members of the military gathered at a South Florida church to remember a soldier killed in Afghanistan. Pfc. Michael Metcalf of Boynton Beach was killed April 22 in Patkia, … read more.

Prosecutor: Plea deals set in Fla. A&M hazing case
Thu  May 17 2012 01:14PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A prosecutor says two defendants accused of hazing a Florida A&M University band member are expected to plead guilty to lesser charges. Assistant State Attorney Stefanie Walters says they’ll be appearing in court Thursday with a … read more.

Hondurans demand DEA leave after shooting
Thu  May 17 2012 01:14PM
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — People in Honduras’ predominantly Indian Mosquito coast region burned down government offices and demanded that U.S. drug agents leave the area, reacting angrily to an anti-drug operation in which they say police gunfire killed four innocent … read more.

Cuban president’s daughter gets US visa
Thu  May 17 2012 01:14PM
HAVANA (AP) — The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro has been granted a U.S. visa to attend an academic conference in San Francisco and another event, one of her associates confirmed Thursday. The decision has already drawn fire from … read more.

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State legislators brief business community
Wed  May 16 2012 08:00AM
PORT CHARLOTTE — More than 100 members from Charlotte County government, the business community and the local School Board gathered Tuesday afternoon at Visani Restaurant to hear their local state representatives give them a status report of the key accomplishments … Find out how to read more online.

Drum circle started with 4, grew to 100s on Englewood Beach
Wed  May 16 2012 08:00AM
When Linda Howe and Lata Coykendall brought their hand drums to Englewood Beach a year ago, they didn’t know they were starting something that would become a Saturday night tradition. “That first week, there were four of us. The next … Find out how to read more online.

World-class art, fishing at Tarpon Week
Wed  May 16 2012 08:00AM
BOCA GRANDE — Final preparations are being made for Tarpon Week, where world-class art will meet world-class fishing. The schedule starts with the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, Thursday and Friday, and continues into the weekend with the Tarpon Festival and … Find out how to read more online.

From homeless to homeowner
Wed  May 16 2012 04:48PM
ENGLEWOOD — Kaileen Hand had her own apartment when she was 19, and she was working full time as a certified nursing assistant when she found out she was pregnant. Some family members and friends warned her about the struggles … Find out how to read more online.

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