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  • August 19, 2022
Five arrested in Sarasota burglary, jewel heist

The suspects were taken into custody in an Orlando hotel following a local investigation.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 19, 2022
Man, two children injured in Siesta Key pedestrian incident

FHP says SUV struck them in crosswalk at Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road.

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Dr. Abdel H. Elhoushy is the lead physician at Comprehensive Pain Solutions. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 19, 2022
Pain management physician seeks going beyond the symptoms

Comprehensive Pain Solutions at Center Point Medical Center grows with the new development.

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Residents of Rosedale say vehicle accidents are common at the front gates of the community which open onto the intersection of 54th Drive East and 87th Street East. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 19, 2022
Rosedale residents seek solutions to community entrance traffic

The Lena Road extension project has Rosedale residents concerned about additional traffic and noise.

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The attack on the deputy and shooting took place in the 300 block of Richardson Way around 9:29 a.m. (Photo via Sheriff's Office)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 18, 2022
Sarasota deputies fatally shoot man striking them with machete

One deputy sent to the hospital with "severe injuries" to one hand.

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Publix held its grand opening on the morning of Thursday, August 18. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's newest Publix opens on State Road 64

The store on the northern edge of Lakewood Ranch features the island deli concept.

  • East County
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 18, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue makes key hire and promotions

A new fire inspector was added to the department while East Manatee promotes two of its own.

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A rendering of a $16.99 million home under construction by Seaward Development on Siesta Key features a salt water pool, 1,500-square-foot rooftop terrace and a 1,530-square-foot guest house. (Courtesy of Seaward Development)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 18, 2022
New Siesta Key home offered at nearly $17 million

A new construction home on Higel Avenue that can garage 16 vehicles is offered by the builder at $16.99 million, joining a list of eight-figure homes for sale in the Sarasota area.

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Joe Miller says he’s always felt he had an obligation to pass the music on. (Photo by Lori Sax)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 18, 2022
Joe Miller didn’t just create the band. He leads it, too.

Joe Miller, the founder of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble, inherited his father’s love for music — and for passing it on.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 18, 2022
New SPD union agreement with the city is 75% complete

With its three-year collective bargaining agreement expiring at the end of September, a Sarasota Police Department union leader says a pay gap and anti-discrimination policy remain unresolved.

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Holocaust survivors Lora and Sigmund Tobias with students. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 18, 2022
Temple Sinai to host Holocaust survivor speaker series

The first of the four part series will be held Aug. 21.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 17, 2022
Manatee seeks volunteers to serve on environmental lands committee

The Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee will make recommendations on environmental land acquisition and management issues.

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The Next Gen Conservation Program received a $10,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 17, 2022
Next Gen Conservation Program receives grant

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to the Conservation Foundation that will go toward youth education.

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Elling Eide's former Sarasota estate has become a leading regional research library and capitol of Chinese studies. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Gamma)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 17, 2022
Elling Eide Center brings a unique focus on Chinese culture

It's more than 7,000 miles away from Beijing, but because of the passions of its former resident, a Sarasota research library and nature preserve has become a leader of China studies.

  • Arts + Culture
Although SRQ averages between five and six commercial aircraft operations an hour, it has approximately 160,000 operations a year — about 18.5 takeoffs and landings per hour, including private aircraft. (Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 17, 2022
Apartments at former Sarasota Kennel Club approach approval

The Sarasota City Commission approves first reading of ordinances to help pave the way for apartment developer Aventon to build a multifamily community at the site of the former dog track.

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