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Michael Richker reads from seven books every morning as part of his routine to keep focused against his battle with substance addiction.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 11, 2016
‘Day of Atonement’ a lifelong pursuit for cocaine addict

University Park's Michael Richker lives a life of surrender and defeat. He wouldn't have it any other way.

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Alert Longboat Key officer saves 4 boaters from stormy waters
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 10, 2016
Longboat Key officer saves boaters from stormy waters

None of the juvenile boaters were wearing life jackets.

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Food truck operators will have to wait until Nov. 8, for decision regarding more relaxed food truck ordinance.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 10, 2016
Commissioners table food truck ordinance

After much discussion today, Sarasota County commissioners asked staff to revise relaxed food truck regulations to address concerns regarding residential impacts.

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Lakewood Ranch man arrested for DUI manslaughter.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch man charged with DUI manslaughter

Hillsborough County accident leads to death of tow truck driver.

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Duane "Dog" Chapman became a bounty hunter after chasing down a fellow inmate in prison who was about to be shot by the guard. The warden told him, "Hook him up bounty hunter."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2016
Dog the Bounty Hunter visits East County

Duane 'Dog' Chapman of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' visits The Source Church.

  • East County
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 7, 2016
Chamber salutes businesses, prepares for new leadership

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses during the 96th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon.

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Hurricane Matthew washed away dead fish from the beaches of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew washes out red tide on Longboat Key

Although the storm barely affected the Gulf Coast, rotting fish carcasses and seaweed disappeared from island beaches.

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Benderson Development is planning hotels, retail and apartments near Siesta Key.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 7, 2016
Commissioners slated to discuss Siesta Promenade

The 24-acre development planned for the intersection of Stickney Point Road and South Tamiami Trailwill make its first appearance before county commissioners Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 7, 2016
Passing Hurricane Matthew helps break up red tide stranglehold on Longboat Key

Rotting carcasses, prevalent just a week earlier, were gone from plain sight Friday.

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The Sarasota County School District has assured parents it is dealing with any creepy clown sightings.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2016
Sarasota schools offer counseling for ‘creepy clown sightings’

The Sarasota County School District this morning urged parents to discuss the issue with students and encourage safety on social media.

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East County's Mike Lowe, Manatee County Sheriff's Office Capt. Bob Mealy and Tara's Bob Dallesandro visit during National Coffee with a Cop Day.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 7, 2016
'Coffee with a Cop' stories not all sugar-coated

Side of Ranch Jay Heater

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Trader Joe’s is one of several stores that are without power this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2016
UPDATE: Trader Joe’s loses power as Hurricane Matthew passes

Florida Power & Light has restored power to several businesses as the Category 3 storm moves along the east coast of Florida.

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The downtown Sarasota Hyatt may have sold for as much as $75 million.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 6, 2016
Downtown Sarasota Hyatt sells for as much as $75 million

A Tampa doctor bought the 294-room hotel for at least $57 million this week.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identify the suspect in a motorcycle theft.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Sheriff requests community assistance to identify suspect in motorcycle theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department has released video of a suspect in a motorcycle theft at 5409 Avila Avenue.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2016
Is Sarasota fun?

Thunder by the Bay left. Opening a new bar is an ordeal. As the city works to maintain its identity in the face of growth, are officials and residents killing the buzz downtown?

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