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Caleb Wagner, 28, of Sarasota, was caught allegedly attempting to sell stolen gear to a bait and tackle shop in Nokomis.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
Sarasota man arrested for stealing fishing gear

Caleb Wagner, 28, is charged with multiple burglaries for stealing fishing rods and tackle and two paddleboards.

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The Beach Residences was built in 2005.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Lido Key condos sell for combined $5,595,000

Two condos close for just under $3 million each.

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Sarasota County commissioners discuss an ordinance banning street side solicitation Wednesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
County reworks ordinance banning street solicitation

After passing an ordinance banning solicitation on the public right of way in 2013, Sarasota County commissioners are considering an amendment to allow exceptions.

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The Sarasota GOP will honor Texas Gov. Rick Perry during an event Nov. 17, at Robarts Arena.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2014
Rick Perry headed to Sarasota

The Republican Party of Sarasota will honor Texas Gov. Rick Perry as the 2014 Conservative of the Year Nov. 17.

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A Daytona Beach investment firm is betting on a bright future for downtown Sarasota with the purchase of Whole Foods Market Centre.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2014
Whole Foods building sells for $19 million

A Daytona Beach real estate investment firm bought the 59,000-square-foot retail center in downtown Sarasota for $19.1 million.

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Officer Gregory Miller gave tours of the Sarasota Police armored search and rescue vehicles.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: National Night Out Against Crime

The Sarasota Police Department invited families to the National Night Out Against Crime at Payne Park Tuesday night.

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  • October 8, 2014
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  • October 8, 2014
Pentathlon works to step up its game with 2015 event

Local pentathlon leaders hope to capitalize on the experience of hosting this year's World Cup.

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Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Ken Marsh: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Long-term planning is Ken Marsh's motivation - for both the Sarasota school district and his personal life.

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  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Bridget Ziegler: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Mother, insurance agent and school board candidate and member, Bridget Ziegler's life is chaotic - which is just how she likes it.

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Children's Guardian Fund Honorary Chairpersons Mort and Carol Siegler. Photos by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 8, 2014
Plymouth Harbor event highlights children's fund

Gianna Hall, a freshman at Sarasota High School, spoke to the crowd Sept. 30, at Plymouth Harbor, about being part of the fund's Guardian Ad Litem program, touching on how the program gives her a sence of normalcy.

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Photos by Heather Merriman.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 8, 2014
Home feature: The Jungle House

Coined 'Villa Selva,' Spanish for 'jungle house,' Don Connelly and Rebecca Saggau's Siesta Key home radiates the ambience of a rainforest resort.

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The Sarasota City Commission is working toward developing a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club and intends to enlist the help of a citizen advisory committee.
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  • David Conway
  • October 7, 2014
Commissioners hash out details of Bobby Jones committee

At a meeting Monday, the Sarasota City Commission continued its discussion regarding the future growth and management of the municipal golf course.

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Longboat Key Town Manager informed the county of the increasing concern for home and road flooding on the island.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2014
County, town discuss Bayfront Park

Sarasota County commissioners met with Longboat Key town commissioners to discuss joint issues Monday.

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The state has blamed an “aggressive coastal environment” for deteriorating the Stickney Point Bridge, and aims to fix the connected seawall, the control house and moveable spans of the bridge, among other repairs.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2014
UPDATE: FDOT pitches Stickney Point Bridge repairs

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to spend $4 million to add at least 10 years to the lifespan of the Stickney Point Bridge. Nightly lane closures are expected after Easter.

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