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Monday, May 20, 2013

Ex-priest gets life in prison for sex abuse

A former priest convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse will spend the rest of his life in prison. In March, a jury convicted William Wert, 56, of eight counts of lewd and lascivious conduct on a 14-year-old boy. Two counts were dropped, and the jury found Wert not … Find out how to read more online.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

Mote Marine has new president
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Michael P. Crosby is the new head of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium following the nonprofit organization’s annual board meeting Thursday. Crosby is taking the role of president and CEO … Find out how to read more online.

Detert’s amazing run
Wed May 15 2013 08:02AM

During her first year in the Florida Senate, Nancy Detert thought she might have made a mistake getting elected. “It wasn’t what I thought it would be,” she said. She … Find out how to read more online.

Spatula leads student to Hollywood, Iron Man actor
Sat May 18 2013 01:18PM

Audrey Harris is glad Laurel Nokomis School requires all its students to participate in its science fair. At least she is now. The 15-year-old eighth-grader just got back from a … Find out how to read more online.

Honoring ‘Monty’
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

The tireless efforts of one resident to beautify the city of Venice, and one place in particular, were rewarded this week. City officials renamed the Venice Arboretum in West Blalock … Find out how to read more online.

State, National and World News

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest Powerball jackpot in history. But it wasn’t … read more.

Honeybees trained in Croatia to find land mines
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Mirjana Filipovic is still haunted by the land mine blast that killed her boyfriend and blew off her left leg while on a fishing trip nearly a decade ago. It happened in a field that was … read more.

AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government’s secret seizure of two months of reporters’ phone records “unconstitutional” and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against … read more.

Fla. Gov. will veto 3 percent college tuition hike
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has maintained steadfast opposition to raising the cost of college for students, will veto a proposed 3 percent tuition hike. The Republican-led Florida Legislature included the hike in a $74.5 billion … read more.

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a national passion: soccer. … read more.

Chinese premier heads to India to boost ties
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

NEW DELHI (AP) — Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China’s new premier headed to India on Sunday for his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and … read more.

Pakistan repeats vote in Karachi despite killing
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan held a repeat election on Sunday in an upscale area of the southern city of Karachi that was plagued with allegations of vote-rigging, despite the shooting death of a senior member of former cricket star … read more.

Syrian army pushes assault on rebel-held town
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Syrian troops backed by tanks and warplanes launched an assault Sunday on a strategic rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, pounding the area with airstrikes and artillery salvos that killed at least 30 people and forced … read more.

Israeli seeks interim deal with Palestinians
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s senior coalition partner says that reaching a final peace agreement with the Palestinians is unrealistic at the current time and the sides should instead pursue an interim arrangement. Finance Minister Yair Lapid’s assessment, … read more.

Hofstra student killed by police during break-in
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — In what police are describing as a crime of opportunity, a wanted man with a criminal history dating nearly 15 years entered a front door that had been left open at a New York home near … read more.

Robber steals off-duty deputy’s purse, gun
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are searching for the man they say stole an off-duty deputy’s purse that held her badge and gun at a central Florida grocery store. Winter Haven Police say the Polk County Sheriff’s deputy was … read more.

Female bottlenose dolphin born at Fla. park
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Panhandle marine park has a new addition to its family — a baby bottlenose dolphin. And it’s a girl. Gulf World officials said the calf was born Thursday and is about three-feet long … read more.

Charter bus hits, killed victim at Fla. airport
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a bus and killed at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. Broward Sheriff’s officials said 68-year-old Cheryl Bazilius exited her vehicle Saturday afternoon and was walking to … read more.

Body of autistic boy vacationing in Fla. is found
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

PERDIDO KEY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say they have found the body of an 8-year-old autistic boy who went missing while vacationing in the Florida Panhandle. Owen Elliot Black was on the beaches of Perdido Key with his mother when … read more.

Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) — Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official said Sunday. Officials did … read more.

Fight between neighbors leads to shooting in Fla.
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after they say a fight erupted between two neighbors over their dogs led to a shooting in South Florida. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies said the two fought over their dogs on Friday. … read more.

Man falls 16 floors from hotel balcony, dies
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A man has died after authorities say he fell from a 16th floor balcony of a downtown Jacksonville hotel. Sheriff’s officials said the man, who is in his 40s, checked into the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville around … read more.

Metro-North: Conn. train outage expected for days
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Commuters are bracing for a difficult trip around southwest Connecticut and to New York City beginning Monday as workers repair the Metro-North commuter rail line crippled by a derailment and crash. Crews will spend days rebuilding … read more.

What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Same goes for soda. Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat … read more.

Fla. girl who lost feet in lawnmower meets dolphin
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero. Ireland Nugent has often been seen clutching a stuffed animal of Winter, … read more.

Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topic
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five months into President Barack Obama’s second term, allies and former top aides worry that his overarching goal of economic opportunity has been diminished, partly drowned out by controversies seized upon by Republicans in an effort to … read more.

Tea party looks to take advantage of moment
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement’s leaders certainly think so. They say the IRS acknowledgement that it had targeted their groups for extra … read more.

Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

ATLANTA (AP) — President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use … read more.

Fla. gov. steps up pace on signing death warrants
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Scott already has signed five death warrants this year, including three in a recent … read more.

Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

ATLANTA (AP) — President Barack Obama is telling graduates of Morehouse College to take the power of their example — as black men graduating from college — and use it to improve people’s lives. He’s asking those headed to law … read more.

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. The jackpot is the highest in Powerball history. … read more.

Medical emergency eyed in Va. parade crash
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) — An emergency official says authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally. The director of … read more.

Metro-North: Conn. train outage expected for days
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — The Metro-North commuter rail line says crews will spend days rebuilding 2,000 feet of track, overhead wires and signals damaged in a derailment and crash in Connecticut. Metro-North President Howard Permut said Sunday that the two-track … read more.

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More Local News

Doctor’s wheelchair stolen in broad daylight
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

William “Doc” Williams spent his entire life giving to others as an osteopathic physician and surgeon for more than 57 years, so he doesn’t know why thieves would steal his motorized wheelchair. “I don’t dislike them, but there is a … Find out how to read more online.

Talented Trunk Troupe dazzles kids
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Entering its third decade, Venice Theatre’s Troupe in a Trunk will have played to nearly 200,000 students by this time next year. Adult Troupe members spend close to a month on the road, traveling from school to school each spring … Find out how to read more online.

Enhanced patrols to replace checkpoints for weekend
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office will use enhanced traffic enforcement over the next few weekends to keep streets safe and take impaired drivers off the road. Deputies will use “saturation patrols” this weekend and over the Memorial Day holiday weekend … Find out how to read more online.

Venice gets ‘chalked’ with colorful artwork
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

An estimated 100 people gathered in Centennial Park, downtown for this year’s annual Chalk Festival sponsored and organized by Venice Mainstreet, Venice Art Center and Venice Paint. Participants in the event included four professional artists and 24 kids of various … Find out how to read more online.

Groups gather in Venice to help veterans
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Groups that help area veterans gathered Tuesday in a roundtable meeting to learn more about what each does, and to discuss ways to better help those they serve. Organizations represented included the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Suncoast Workforce, the … Find out how to read more online.

CITY NOTES
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Hatchett Creek cleanup funds City officials have formally accepted a Department of Environmental Protection grant to remove invasive species from Hatchett Creek around Legacy Park. The $30,000 grant requires a city match. Contracts approved City Manager Ed Lavallee received city council’s … Find out how to read more online.

Area colleges create ‘Artist-to-Teacher’ program
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

At a reception held in the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee rotunda May 13, educational leaders and administrators from USFSM, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCFMS) and Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD) signed memos of understanding creating an … Find out how to read more online.

Prayers for North Korea
Mon May 20 2013 12:11PM

Not long ago, I followed up on a news report about military saber rattling by North Korea, and realized I knew very little about that country. While I was aware that there were serious humanitarian problems, I was unaware of … Find out how to read more online.

Photo album
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

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Hidden fire hydrants place lives at risk
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Fire hydrants exist to protect life and property from imminent danger of fire. While fire hydrants are a familiar sight, residents should be aware of the importance of each hydrant to the community — not only for firefighting, but also … Find out how to read more online.

County lays out plan for new SCAT buses
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Sarasota County Area Transit officials have laid out plans to try to obtain more than 60 new buses over the next five years that will be used in routes all over Sarasota County. At a recent county budget workshop, SCAT … Find out how to read more online.

Barber gives up over sign flap
Wed May 15 2013 08:02AM

The Venice Planning Commission spent most of an entire meeting trying to figure out how to stop one person — a man who didn’t even know he was in the city’s sites. Until a few weeks ago, barber Larry Hakes, … Find out how to read more online.

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