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Sarasota School Board faces more budget cuts
Wed  Feb 22 2012 03:34PM
SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County School Board learned at its Tuesday workshop that it could face shortfalls of between $3.6 million and $5.1 million in its 2012-2013 operating budget. … Find out how to read more Online.
Residents warned of phishing scam
Wed  Feb 22 2012 12:24PM
SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is aware of at least two phishing scams circulating on local cell phones and email inboxes and warns residents about what to … Find out how to read more Online.
Worn welcome
Wed  Feb 22 2012 09:14AM
NORTH PORT — You only get one chance to make a first impression. It’s also true you only get one chance to make a second impression. While travelers to North … Find out how to read more Online.
SCF charter school gets nod
Wed  Feb 22 2012 09:14AM
SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County School Board voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a charter school application for State College of Florida to create a collegiate high school on its … Find out how to read more Online.
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Jurors get murder case of ex-Va. lacrosse player
Wed  Feb 22 2012 11:00AM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jurors in the murder trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player began deliberations Wednesday, deciding whether he battered his ex-girlfriend to death in a drunken, jealous rage or if his intent to simply talk … Find out how to read more Online.

Court says man responsible for campaign violations
Wed  Feb 22 2012 11:00AM
BRADENTON (AP) — A former business partner of State Rep. Vern Buchanan says he was responsible for improperly reimbursing employees for contributions they made to Buchanan’s congressional campaigns. The Bradenton Herald (http://bit.ly/xwBww6) reports a federal court in Jacksonville said Sam … Find out how to read more Online.

Citigroup ‘Defrauded’ Fannie, Freddie, Whistle-Blower Says
Wed  Feb 22 2012 11:00AM
NEW YORK — Citigroup, which last week admitted breaking FHA rules and paid a fine, also violated regulations for home loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, according to a whistle-blower’s complaint. The bank “defrauded, falsified information or misled … Find out how to read more Online.

Ex-NY Giant Carson says no to NJ bid for Congress
Wed  Feb 22 2012 11:00AM
ess TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson has ruled out running for Congress as a Democrat in New Jersey. The 58-year-old retired New York Giant tells The Associated Press on Wednesday that he just … Find out how to read more Online.

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Police: Man stabbed; woman threatened at home
Wed  Feb 22 2012 02:04PM
NORTH PORT — A home in the 7500 block of Hanchey St. was the scene of two alleged crimes in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to two separate North Port police reports, eight people were in the house. … Find out how to read more Online.

USF to host open house at local campus
Wed  Feb 22 2012 01:18PM
NORTH PORT — University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will host an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 1 at USFSM at North Port, 5920 Pan American Drive. The event is for anyone interested in learning more about … Find out how to read more Online.

Volunteers needed for ‘Bowls of Hope’ event
Wed  Feb 22 2012 10:54AM
NORTH PORT — All Faiths Food Bank, the city of North Port, the North Port Art Center and Vision North Port are looking for volunteers to help with “Bowls of Hope on the Green” from noon to 3 p.m. March … Find out how to read more Online.

Emergency Ops Center exercise Wednesday
Tue  Feb 21 2012 05:56PM
SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County Emergency Management will participate in an Emergency Operations Center activation exercise from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. The exercise will be conducted from the EOC, on the sixth floor of the Sarasota County … Find out how to read more Online.

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