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Join Jessica Luck for today's headlines.
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  • March 2, 2012
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  • March 2, 2012
Sheriff's office seeks help in robbery case

Detectives of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office now are seeking help in identifying a vehicle suspected for a robbery that occurred in January.

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Congressman Vern Buchanan said he was humbled to have Attorney General Pam Bondi's support.
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  • March 2, 2012
Buchanan pushes 'pill mill' legislation

Attorney General Pam Bondi officially has backed Congressman Vern Buchanan's 'Pill Mill Crackdown Act.'

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Pat Neal, president of Neal Communities, said the last week in February was the busiest — up 40% from the same time last year.
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  • March 2, 2012
East County developer reports record home sales

Home builder Neal Communities sold 54 homes - the most in a single month in a decade - in February.

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Citizens who need background checks for employment applications, volunteer screenings and other processes will use the new computer-based livescan technology.
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  • March 2, 2012
Sheriff's office going digital

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office now has automated the process of fingerprint-based criminal history requests.

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Additional information on the settlement is available online at www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com.
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  • March 2, 2012
Sarasota hosts mortgage discussion

Sarasota County will host a panel of attorneys to discuss a mortgage agreement reached with the county's largest banks.

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  • March 2, 2012
Are Your Running Shoes Ready for Some Action?

Are Your Running Shoes Ready for Some Action?

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  • March 1, 2012
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Neuro Challenge Cause 4 Fashion Parkinson Gala

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  • March 1, 2012
Looking to make the Quintessential St. Patrick's Day Meal?

Looking to make the Quintessential St. Patrick's Day Meal?

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  • March 1, 2012
All the Right Ingredients

All the Right Ingredients

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At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger was appointed to the commission in 2010.
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  • March 1, 2012
Younger now home, recovering

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger was discharged over the weekend from Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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Join Mallory Gnaegy for today's headlines.
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  • March 1, 2012
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  • March 1, 2012
Brookside teacher makes learning fun

Susan Roberts' students have built robot bugs, rockets and five-gallon showers - all in the name of science.

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  • March 1, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Lightning meet team USA

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning Lacrosse recreational team had the opportunity to meet the 2012 USA Lacrosse Team during Champions Challenge Weekend Jan. 28 at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

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  • March 1, 2012
Manatee County YMCA holds annual Pinewood Derby

The Manatee County YMCA held its annual Pinewood Derby car race during the Y Guides weekend campout Feb. 18.

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