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The driver of the semi-truck has safely exited the vehicle. Image courtesy of Ernie Soller.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2018
Tractor-trailer dangles from I-75 overpass in Manatee County

Florida Highway Patrol has secured the vehicle.

  • East County
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  • July 19, 2018
Siesta Key man arrested on firearms charge

Deputies say he fired 10-15 rounds inside a Siesta Key home. No one was injured.

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File. Nancy Krohngold opened her Sarasota BBQ location in 2011.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • July 19, 2018
Popular BBQ joint to expand in Lakewood Ranch

The former Ranch Grill restaurant space on the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Lorraine Road is getting a new tenant: Nancy’s Bar-B-Q.

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Summer Dawn Wallace and David Kortemeier perform in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's Dog Days Theatre production of "What the Butler Saw." Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 19, 2018
Dog Days Theatre production of 'What the Butler Saw' is a knockdown farce

The mad are running the madhouse in FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's Dog Days Theatre production of Joe Orton’s “What the Butler Saw.”

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The Skate Rising participants gather to send a video messages to the other events across the globe.
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  • July 19, 2018
Skate Rising event gives girls empowerment

The Skate Rising event cohosted by 180 Skate at Payne Skate Park on July 14 was designed to give girls empowerment.

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Lilly Myers placed fourth in the US Sailing Youth Championship in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., on June 27. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota teen makes sacrifices to keep her sailing skills at the highest level

The Riverview High rising senior finished fourth at the 2018 U.S. Sailing Youth Championships.

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Johnny Dawson.
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  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Dawson

Riverview High rising senior linebacker Johnny Dawson, who received his first collegiate offer, from Stetson University, on July 6, talks the Rams' 2016 win against Manatee High and his relationship with frogs.

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  • July 19, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 19

Jim Goodridge captured this moment on Whitney Beach, Longboat Key.

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  • July 19, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 19

William Marrone captured this sunset in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

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  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 19

Matthew Press photographed a snowy plover standing on the beach at Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota and homelessness

Sarasota is starting to effectively address homelessness. But, without crucial assistance from mature community and public-private partnerships, it will continue to struggle.

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The St. Armands Business Improvement District said Circle stakeholders have already thoroughly vetted the proposal, including the production of a design by architect Jonathan Parks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Hurdles remain for St. Armands restrooms

Concerns about maintenance expenses are holding up the potential approval of new public bathrooms on the Circle.

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Melvin Sykes said residents are concerned about projects that block off sidewalks during construction, among other issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Resident groups call for zoning changes

Although the groups are calling for the swift adoption of new development principles, the city hasn’t yet moved toward any action.

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Paid parking isn't the only potential change under consideration on Siesta Key.
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  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
County continues to study Siesta parking solutions

County officials are slowly but surely advancing a litany of options for addressing Siesta Key's parking shortage.

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Dana West, one of the individuals involved in The Bay’s boaters working group, said he sees no reason not to trust the process the planners are embarking upon.
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  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Bayfront planners work on boating issues

The Bay Sarasota is collaborating with boaters to adjust plans for the Tenth Street Boat Ramp.

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