A Friday Night Lights dream comes true...literally
BRADENTON - It was definitely Friday Night Lights at Bradenton Christian School. In years past, the Panthers football team would have to play home games on Saturday afternoons. But Friday night was a first for the school -- a home football game played on Friday night.
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Charlotte County Sgt. hogties gator by middle school...again
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Photo from June 23rd incident
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY - For the 2nd time in 3 months, a Charlotte County sheriff's sargeant has caught an alligator at a Rotonda West middle school.
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Mikel Hollaway promoted to Sarasota police chief
SARASOTA - The City of Sarasota has named a new police chief. Interim chief Mike Hollaway now heads the city's largest department, effective immediately.
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Multi-agency marine enforcement operation this weekend
SARASOTA - The Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and here on the Suncoast that means a lot of families will be hitting the water.
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Local NBA referee speaks to students about leadership
BRADENTON - Future leaders got to visit their academy namesake Friday. NBA referee and Suncoast resident Bob Delaney spoke to Bayshore Elementary 5th graders, the site of the Bob Delaney Leadership Academy.
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Career center workers say job outlook improving
SARASOTA - There was some good news on the job front Friday, as the labor department released employment numbers for August.
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Sarasota County government offices close for Labor Day holiday
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SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Government offices, including libraries, recreation centers and the history center will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day.
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"Balloon Boy's" family moves to Manatee County
BRADENTON, Fla. – "Balloon Boy's" family has moved to Manatee County.
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Two arrested in Charlotte County Wal-Mart thefts
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY - Two Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives ended local Walmart thefts with the arrest of two suspects known to them and were identified from store surveillance videos.
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Firefighters battle blaze at Manatee County home
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MANATEE COUNTY - On Friday at around 6am, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire located at 7624 19th Street East.
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Sarasota County invests in bringing production company to Suncoast
LAKEWOOD RANCH - Sarasota County is courting a TV and film production company, a business that would bring more than a hundred high-paying jobs to the area.
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Booker high renovations begin with demolition
SARASOTA - The first stages of Booker High School's transformation are under way.
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Lifeguards get smart phones to post updates from the beach
SARASOTA COUNTY - Lifeguards will be able to help Mote Marine scientists better monitor our beaches, thanks to new smart phones.
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SRQ loses bid to land direct flights from Germany
SARASOTA - The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has spent years putting together a proposal to win over Condor, a German airline that would offer straight flights from Sarasota to Germany. But things didn't go as planned.
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Suncoast college seeing older students enrolling
BRADENTON – Several Suncoast professionals are choosing to hit the books rather than the job market. The State College of Florida in Bradenton says its enrollment is equal to last year's, but the student body is a little more mature.
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Fatal crash on I-75 in Sarasota
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SARASOTA - A fatal crash is under investigation after a driver goes off the road and smashes into a concrete barrier.
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Gang member gets 20 years for Sarasota murder
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SARASOTA - 30-year-old Cedric L. Jackson of Sarasota was shot to death on April 1, 2009, while riding his bicycle in the 1300 block of 25th Street in Sarasota.
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Police chase ends in crash in Sarasota
SARASOTA - A pursuit of suspected thieves led to a serious crash near downtown Sarasota Wednesday afternoon.
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Port Charlotte parents charged with child neglect of baby
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PORT CHARLOTTE - Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives arrested the parents of a 2-month old baby girl for Neglect of a Child
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Search for a new police chief begins in Sarasota
SARASOTA - It's been three months since former Sarasota police chief Peter Abbott resigned. Now it is up to the city manager to decide who will be the next chief of police.
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Six arrested for trespassing while picking palmetto berries
MANATEE COUNTY - Six people have been arrested near Myakka City for picking a ton and a half of saw palmetto berries on private property.
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Family dogs attacked by unknown predator in Myakka City
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MYAKKA CITY - Three family dogs were viciously attacked by an unknown predator in Myakka City.
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Investigation into Suncoast fire department questioned
MANATEE COUNTY - The board which oversees the Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue District now says they will conduct an investigation into allegations of wrongdoing into the department's leadership. But there are now questions about who is doing the investigation.
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Bradenton mother of late Marine glad to see end of combat in Iraq
BRADENTON - The mother of the first Manatee County Marine killed in the line of duty in Iraq spoke out Wednesday about how she feels about withdrawing troops.
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Series of dog attacks has authorities looking for answers
MANATEE COUNTY - A fourth dog has been attacked in a Myakka neighborhood, but authorities and Suncoast veterinarians say they have no idea what kind of animal is preying on these family dogs.
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Sarasota welcomes Southeastern Guide Dog Discovery Center
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SARASOTA - Downtown Sarasota is welcoming a brand new neighbor today.
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Missing Child Alert for 6-year-old Bradenton boy canceled
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BRADENTON - This is a cancellation to the Florida Missing Child Alert that was activated on 9/1/2010 for Angel Perez. The case has been resolved.
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Getting a flu shot is your best defense against several flu viruses
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SARASOTA COUNTY - Along with the approaching fall and winter seasons comes an expected increase in seasonal flu viruses.
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Advisory for Coquina Beach North lifted
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BRADENTON - The advisory issued for Coquina Beach North on August 11has been lifted.
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Port Charlotte man arrested after swallowing 10 Oxycodone pills
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PORT CHARLOTTE - Charlotte County Sheriff's Narcotics arrested 42-year-old Esteban Burgos of Port Charlotte after he was released from a hospital for swallowing 10 Oxycodone pills
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2 caught stealing satellite dish from Charlotte County property
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY - Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives arrested two Punta Gorda teens caught stealing a large satellite dish
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Fire District board to launch investigation into allegations
SARASOTA - Members of the Southern Manatee Fire District met Monday night to discuss a number of serious allegations brought against past and present leadership.
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New state program offers incentives for new energy-efficient A/C's
SARASOTA COUNTY - Florida homeowners have a new incentive to replace their old A/C units. The State of Florida launched a new rebate program this week, and homeowners could save thousands.
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Man killed in Bradenton motorcycle crash
BRADENTON - Bradenton Police are investigating whether a motorcyclist was going more than 100 miles per hour early this morning before he was killed in a crash.
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Semi rollover shuts down I-75 for hours Tuesday
SARASOTA COUNTY - An overturned semi-truck shutdown parts of I-75 in Nokomis for several hours Tuesday morning.
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Port Charlotte woman arrested for trafficking Oxycodone
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PORT CHARLOTTE - Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics unit arrested 30-year-old Kristine M. Baldridge of Port Charlotte for Trafficking in Oxycodone
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2010 school enrollment down in Sarasota County
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SARASOTA COUNTY - After one week, the number of students in Sarasota County schools is down.
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Sarasota County ends Deepwater Horizon state of emergency
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SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County officials today lifted the local state of emergency declared in May in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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Sept. 2 deadline to file claim against Art Nadel
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SARASOTA - Those wishing to file proof of claim against any of Art Nadel or his companies have untill September 2nd.
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Venice Police, city agree on contract
SARASOTA COUNTY - Police officers in Venice will stay on the job, after reaching a tentative 3-year agreement with the city.
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Prize-winning orchids stolen from Sarasota home
SARASOTA - A Sarasota couple is hoping to find whoever stole a dozen hanging orchids from their home.
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Authorities crack down on gang members
SARASOTA COUNTY - 11 people were busted in a recent crackdown in Sarasota and police say half of them are gang members. Police warn this latest investigation is just the beginning.
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Manatee County to look at golf cart road rules
MANATEE COUNTY - The rules of the road for golf carts will soon be changing, thanks to a bill that goes into effect September first.
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Student Safety Improved with Bicycle Helmet Giveaway
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SARASOTA COUNTY - More than 70 area children had a safer ride to school today thanks to their new bicycle helmets.
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FOP and city of Venice reach tentative agreement
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VENICE - The City of Venice and Fraternal Order of Police, representing officers and supervisors through the rank of lieutenant, have reached tentative agreements
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Overturned tractor-trailer slows traffic on I-75 Monday morning
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SARASOTA COUNTY - Traffic was slowed Monday morning after a tractor-trailer overturned on I-75.
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Suspect crashes vehicle after chase, flees on foot
SARASOTA - A Sarasota man is facing charges in two counties after taking Sarasota Police on a high-speed chase down 17th Street Friday morning.
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Murder trial of Suncoast teen begins in Manatee County
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MANATEE COUNTY - Jury selection begins today in the murder trial of a Suncoast teenager.
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Elderly man beaten, robbed in IHOP parking lot
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PUNTA GORDA - At approximately 2:00 a.m. Sunday, Punta Gorda Police responded to the IHOP restaurant, located at 1501 Tamiami Trail in reference to a report of a disturbance.
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Local United Way kicks off annual campaign
SARASOTA - The United Way of Sarasota officially kicked off their 2010/2011 campaign Friday afternoon at Michaels On East.
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Pedestrian killed crossing US 41 in Sarasota
SARASOTA - A car struck and killed a pedestrian on Tamiami Trail at 42nd Street in Sarasota Friday afternoon.
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Suncoast man's truck catches fire after grocery shopping
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MANATEE COUNTY - A Suncoast man says he had the surprise of his life after going grocery shopping.
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Suncoast woman wants recount for Charter Review Board seat
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SARASOTA COUNTY - A Suncoast woman who lost her bid on Election Day by less than a half percent wants a recount.
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Sarasota community takes on FDOT over road project
SARASOTA COUNTY – A road construction project designed to make traveling easier for people driving along U.S. 301 in Sarasota did just the opposite to one community.
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Beach advisory issued in Bradenton
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BRADENTON - An Advisory is issued for Bayfront Park, North based on marine water bacterial indicators that have been established by the Environmental Protection Agency
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Street closed again to repair Bradenton gas leak
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MANATEE COUNTY - On Thursday at 2:45 p.m., Southern Manatee Fire Rescue was dispatched to a natural gas leak at the southeast corner of 15 Street East and 63 Avenue East.
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ESPN in Bradenton to show Manatee High game
BRADENTON - They are one of the top twenty high school football teams in the nation, and Friday night the Manatee Hurricanes will take the national spotlight. Their first pre-season game will be televised live on ESPN.
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Schools to get millions in federal money for education reform
SARASOTA - Florida schools have finally hit the jackpot, winning millions of dollars in the Race to the Top challenge -- an education reform grant competition.
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Sarasota's MDA Lock-Up held Thursday at Michael's On East
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SARASOTA - Several Sarasota executives were behind bars this morning, but the lock-up is all for a good cause.
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Hit and run suspect shot at Sarasota intersection
SARASOTA, FL - Sarasota detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting at the intersection of Clark and Beneva Road.
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More charges for suspect in police-involved shooting
SARASOTA - More charges have been filed against a Sarasota man involved in a hit and run and police chase in Sarasota County on August 19.
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Man shot walking down Bradenton street
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MANATEE COUNTY - The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in Bradenton.
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CCSO warns of new roof scam in the area
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CHARLOTE COUNTY - Charlotte County Sheriff's Office warns residents to be aware of a new scam in the area
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Mobile health services offered at 15 county sites
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SARASOTA COUNTY - In September, the Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit staff will provide its regular health services at 15 sites around the county
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Sarasota looks for way to keep skate park open
SARASOTA - Wednesday's rainy weather no doubt kept skaters away from the Sarasota Skate Park, but they were in attendance Wednesday night, as the City of Sarasota held a meeting to discuss ways on cutting the budget to the skate park.
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Suncoast has general election in sight
SARASOTA COUNTY - With the results of the primary in clear focus, candidates are now looking toward the general election.
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Manatee County farmers speak out about farm subsidies
MANATEE COUNTY – Area farmers are fighting back after discovering that $500,000 of taxpayer money went to one of their biggest competitors – a community farm supported by the Resource Conservation Development council.
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Two arrested after firearms, drugs and personal water craft found
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NORTH PORT - At approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, members of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant at 3243 Upson Terrace in North Port.
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Tattoo tip leads to Moose Lodge burglary arrest
PUNTA GORDA - Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives have arrested a man for burglary after identifying him by his tattoo on display in surveillance video.
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Family upset over dropped charges in 2008 hit and run death
NORTH PORT - A North Port family is outraged after prosecutors dropped all charges against the man they claim murdered their son.
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Low turnout, voting glitches in Sarasota County
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SARASOTA - Not many people showed up to cast their votes in this primary election.
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Arrest made in decade-old murder of 4-year-old girl
PUNTA GORDA - The babysitter suspected in a decade-old cold case has been arrested in the death of 4-year-old Pilar Rodriguez.
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Help needed identifying Sarasota burglar
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SARASOTA - The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect in a burglary at Medical Arts Pharmacy, 4517 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.
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Troopers search for witnesses in Bradenton hit and run
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BRADENTON - Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are continuing to investigate a hit and run crash that occurred on Thursday, August 19.
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Punta Gorda Police arrest four suspects in luxury boat theft ring
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PUNTA GORDA - On Monday, Punta Gorda Police arrested four people for Loitering and Prowling in the Punta Gorda Isles (PGI) subdivision.
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2 teens arrested in Punta Gorda church burglary
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PUNTA GORDA - Last night, Punta Gorda Police arrested 17 year old Justin E. Rose and 17 year old Santino M. Peralta for the August 10 burglary of the Church of the Nazarene
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First day of school for Sarasota County students
SARASOTA COUNTY - Monday's the first day of school for many students on the Suncoast. In Sarasota County, some students are attending a different school, as new school boundaries hope to help the district achieve balance.
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FPL discusses contract with Sarasota
SARASOTA - Florida Power and Light met with the City of Sarasota Monday night, looking to renew a thirty year contract.
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Multiple agencies assist in locating swimmer in Sarasota Bay
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SARASOTA - On August 22nd, at about 8:42 p.m., Michelle Manning reported that her husband 26-year-old Chris Manning had become depressed and swam out into Sarasota Bay.
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Burglar caught in the act by Sarasota detectives
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SARASOTA - The Sarasota Police Department received information in advance that 39-year-old Christopher M. Havlicek was planning to conduct a residential burglary
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Rainy weather causes traffic and power issues
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SARASOTA - Both Sarasota and Manatee County school board officials report no major problems due to the rain
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Woman's death at Sarasota motel was medical related
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SARASOTA - The death investigation of the subject discovered at the Allamanda Motel on Friday has been classified as a non-criminal, medically related death.
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25,000 pounds trash removed from homeless camps
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY - Charlotte County jail inmates threw away about 25,000 pounds of trash filling three 40-yard dumpsters this weekend.
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Pizza deliveryman robbed in Palmetto
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PALMETTO - Deputies in Manatee County searching for two men who robbed a pizza deliveryman Sunday night.
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