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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 29, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon by Jorge Blanco.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 28, 2012
Aug. 28: Daily Headlines Video

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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for Whidden. The alert is used to broadcast information about missing persons.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 28, 2012
Police still searching for missing Sarasota man

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for Newton Whidden, which is used to broadcast information about missing persons.

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A male caller on Monday stated that authorities had 24 hours to determine which SCAT bus had a bomb on it, and then hung up.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 28, 2012
Sheriff's Office investigates bomb threat

The Sheriff's Office believes the prank call may have been an instance of "SWATing," a prank phone call used to lure law enforcement to a fake emergency situation.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 27, 2012
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2012
Sarasota graduate to be inducted into FSU Athletics Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School graduate John-Ford Griffin will be inducted into the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame Aug. 31.

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Donald Trump told reporters during a press conference at the Ritz Carlton that if President Barack Obama is reelected there may not be a country left in four years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 27, 2012
Trump electrifies as Statesman of the Year

Donald Trump gave a 30-minute speech to a record-breaking audience last night at the Ritz-Carlton.

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High winds and heavy rain are expected to begin late this morning or early this afternoon, and rough surf with anticipated wave heights of 6 to 8-feet will result in dangerous rip currents as the storm passes. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 27, 2012
Residents urged to stay alert as Isaac passes

While Emergency Operation Centers in both Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing to shut down, officials are warning residents of rip currents, possible tornadoes and flooding today.

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Bonnie and Harvey Sussman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rhythm and Jews at Temple Sinai

Members of Temple Sinai celebrated the return of its students and campers, who recently traveled to Israel, with its popular Rhythm and Jews service. Members wore their Shabbat whites and enjoyed wine and cheese and a dinner from Demetrio's.

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Del Wilson and Gretchen Wilson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Seminoles Club Fall Kickoff Party

Florida State University alumni met at the Sarasota Yacht Club Thursday, August 23, for the Seminoles Club fall kickoff party. Alumni decked themselves out in the colors of their alma mater and showed their Seminoles pride before enjoying a meal.

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Phyllis Black and Jolene Graham
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • August 26, 2012
2012 Statesman of the Year

2012 Statesman of the Year

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Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to bring a storm surge at least one foot greater than that of Tropical Storm Debby, which caused closures on parts of Canal Road in June.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 25, 2012
Sarasota County schools closed Monday

Sarasota County today announced school closures in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to generate a major storm surge for coastal areas.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 24, 2012
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The first floor of the Whole Foods/Second Street Garage, dedicated to Whole Foods shoppers, is now limited to 2-hour parking. The other floors have a 4-hour time limit without a parking permit.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 24, 2012
Parking enforcements comes to Whole Foods garage

An agreement was reached to enforce parking restrictions in the Whole Foods garage and on-street parking along First Street and Second Street.

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The Sarasota area is not out of the storm's cone of uncertainty and residents are being asked to monitor the storm closely. Photo Courtesy of NOAA.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 24, 2012
Isaac tracking westward

A shift in Tropical Storm Isaac's projected path to the west means a direct hit for the Sarasota area is less likely.

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