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Michael White, 50, allegedly leaned toward the passenger window and pointed a handgun towards a deputy when he was pulled over Saturday.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 11, 2014
VIDEO: Suspect of several robberies arrested

Michael White of Sarasota was spotted in a vehicle matching the description of a car at a previous armed robbery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort is preparing for renovations after receiving their demolition permit Aug. 1.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 11, 2014
Former Hilton prepares for renovations

Ocean Properties recieves demolition permit to begin redevelopments.

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Police found powder and rock cocaine, heroin, oxycodone and other drugs at 1083 Colleton Dr. after residents in the area complained about drug sales.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 11, 2014
Police seize drugs, guns from home

The Sarasota Police Department arrested four men for drug-related offenses after seizing money, a variety of drugs and two firearms from a home Friday.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2014
FDOT improves East County road network

The Florida Department of Transportation this week will work on three road projects affecting East County residents.

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Former Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner won the dismissal of a Sunshine lawsuit Tuesday, regarding personal emails from 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 11, 2014
Judge dismisses Barfield Sunshine suit

Last week, Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Charles Williams dismissed the third amended complaint in a public records lawsuit filed by paralegal Michael Barfield against former Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner.

  • Sarasota
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A thin white male with dark hair allegedly used a knife to rob a pizza restaurant on the 3800 block of South Tuttle Avenue Sunday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 11, 2014
Sarasota authorities investigate another armed robbery

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is looking for a white male suspected of robbing Papa John's Pizza on South Tuttle Avenue Sunday evening.

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  • News
Donald Mader, 83, died April 5 after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Parkside Place and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 11, 2014
Driver involved in bicyclist's death reports attention disorder

East County resident Linda Damery was issued a six-month suspension of her license last week.

  • East County
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Sophia Warmbier, Amely Wackerbauer, Bella Warmbier and Kayla Wackerbauer cool off in the pool.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School Pizza Party and Supply Drive

To gather school supplies for the Hope Kids Community organization, the University Place Homeowner's Association hosted a Back to School Pizza Party and Supply Drive Aug. 10. Attendees snacked on pizza and swam in the community's pool after paying their entrance fee - a donation of school supplies.

  • East County
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Macayla Yannucciello, 8, goes down the slide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bridge A Life Picnic

Adoptive and foster parents and their children gathered Aug. 9, at Greenbrook Adventure Park, for support and socializing, during the Bridge A Life Back-to-School picnic event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This week's FYI Friday features a story about Hart's Landing and a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office homicide investigation.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2014
VIDEO: FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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The Longboat Key Fire Department recently conducted rescue boat training exercises to familiarize themselves with the equipment carried onboard.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 8, 2014
Longboat Key Fire Department conducts rescue boat exercises

Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel participated in training to prepare for emergencies on the water.

  • Longboat Key
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The Cortez Bridge connects mainland Manatee County to Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2014
FDOT meeting to focus on Cortez Bridge future

The public is invited to an open-house meeting scheduled for Aug. 28, at St. Bernard Catholic Church on Holmes Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alliejo Wolfinger sits with teacher Stephanie Mihlbauer and her siblings and mother, Serena, Cami and Christen Wolfinger.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Barbecue Night

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch hosted a barbecue night for its families Aug. 7.

  • East County
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Josh Siegel solves a math problem for points for his team.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Middle Academic Survival Camp

To help sixth- through eighth-grade students academically prepare for the upcoming school year, R. Dan Nolan Middle School hosted Academic Survival Camp Aug. 4 through Aug. 7. Students split into groups and competed in math and English for a prize - a bag of school supplies.

  • East County
  • News
Gabby Jarosz whips down the slide.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Oaks Summer Camp

Each week throughout the summer, Dream Oaks Summer Camp offered themed weeks for children with special needs, ages 7 through 17. Aug. 4 through Aug. 8, campers participated in the camp's spin on the Olympics, with activities such as a popcorn toss and backyard obstacle course housed at the Foundation for Dreams facility.

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