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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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  • 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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Manatee County is distributing sandbags at locations throughout the county. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee County declares local state of emergency

The county will distribute sandbags and is encouraging manufactured and mobile home residents seek alternative shelter.

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The Sheriff's Office seeks a suspect in Tuesday's bank robbery.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Suspect in East County bank robbery identified

Sheriff's Office issues a warrant for armed robbery for a Bradenton man.

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Sarasota and Manatee counties remain under a tropical storm watch Thursday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota remains under tropical storm watch

Hurricane Matthew’s path remains trained on the east coast of Florida.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Controversial builder draws complaints on Siesta

After being banned from building on Anna Maria Island, Shawn Kaleta has started generating concerns from Siesta Key property owners.

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The Siesta Key Village Association is pursuing a partnership with SCAT to install a trolley on the island by December.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Siesta Key trolley plans roll forward

The Siesta Key Village Association hopes to have a trolley service installed on Siesta Key by December — and the group is already working to attract riders.

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Lorie Tiernay stands on her back deck directly across the canal from the Siesta Key wastewater facility.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Siesta Key wastewater discharge raises questions

Some residents think the red tide bloom was exacerbated by wastewater released from a Siesta Key facility.

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Mason Agnersoll works on an assignment as his mom and Foundation Academies owner Heather Downing stops over to check on him.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2016
School sets new foundation

Foundations Academies will triple its campus space by moving to the former home of Tabernacle Christian School.

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Suncoast Technical College Director Todd Bowden is a finalist for Sarasota County School District superintendent.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 5, 2016
Superintendent finalist cleared of harassment allegations

A report detailing harassment allegations against superintendent finalist Todd Bowden deems the claims 'unfounded.'

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Dr. Kevan Main, senior scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 5, 2016
White House to recognize Mote scientist as ‘Champion of Change’

Kevan Main, a senior scientist, serves as director of Mote's Aquaculture Research Park.

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The jewel was slated to be the first new luxury high-rise to open in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 5, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condo sidelined by lawsuits

The 18-story Jewel is more than a year behind schedule, as the developer and contractor trade lawsuits.

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At least four traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
MPO study takes latest shot at unknotting Longboat traffic

At least four traffic studies involving Longboat have been performed since 2005.

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On Longboat Key, the National Weather Service predicts the worst of Hurricane Matthew to be felt Thursday and Friday.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
Hurricane Matthew delays Longboat dredging

The National Weather Service predicts Longboat Key will feel the worst of Hurricane Matthew Thursday and Friday.

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Savannah Moore, 8, from Lauren Booth's third-grade class, leans over to get a closer look at the mosquitoes with her magnifying glass.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 5, 2016
Mosquito expert scratches surface at Gullett Elementary School

Manatee County Mosquito Control employee is bugged by lack of information.

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