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Two men called deputies after 22-year-old Robert Rutledge and 17-year-old Earnest Arnold robbed the pair at gunpoint during a presciption-pill transaction.
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested two men after a drug deal gone awry Saturday, July 20.

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Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County has offered a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects in the recent beating.
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Today's Stories: Alta Vista construction begins; Restaurant manager dies after beating; School Board to vote on new administrators; PHOTO GALLERY: Beads F.O.B 20th Anniversary; Sarasota County School Board to present 2013-14 budget

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Hope Kids Community is looking volunteers to assist children during the fifth annual Day of Hope.
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Hope Kids Community seeks volunteers for Day of Hope

Hope Kids Community is looking for volunteers for its fifth annual Days of Hope, to help serve 1,600 students in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

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The proposed 2013-14 Sarasota County School Board budget includes a slight millage rate increase after a state-mandated segment of the rate rose over last year.
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Sarasota County School Board to present 2013-14 budget

The board's 2013-14 budget shows signs of recovery following years of cuts and declining revenues.

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Alta Vista construction begins

Portions of School Avenue will be closed July 22, through Aug. 3, for a city of Sarasota walkability project.

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New Dynasty Chinese Buffet Manager Andrew Tain, 51, was allegedly beaten by three Hispanic men after they refused to pay their bill Sunday, July 14.
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Restaurant manager dies after beating

Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County has offered a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects in the recent beating.

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Merle Norman, of Merle Norman Cosmetics, volunteers and puts on make-up for model Jenny Dong.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Fashion Dash

Teens swapped clothing and recieved fashion tips from Plato's Closet Saturday at Selby Library for Fashion Dash.

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Lisa Hillje and her 4-year-old Havanaese, Rafi, line up for the costume parade.
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  • July 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dog Dayz of Summer

Pups paraded at the Dog Dayz of Summer Saturday, at Five Points Park. The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association sponsored the event during which dogs were judged on best costume. Top dog went to Minko, an Italian greyhound.

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Beads F.O.B has classes every day of the week and adds new ones each month.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Beads F.O.B 20th Anniversary

Beads, F.O.B celebrated 20 years Friday, July 19, at the shop at 2232 Gulf Gate Drive. Long-time customers and friends joined the party that included cake, appetizers and wine.

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Campers rolled up their sleeves and got messy Tuesday for Sarasota County’s Dirty Jobs Camp at Twin Lakes Park.
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Today's Stories: Second suspect arrested in incest case; Scott makes stop in East County; Former Sand Cay manager guilty of grand theft, fraud; Lakewood Ranch IDA adopts FY 2014 budget

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Nicolas Duverneuil, 13, and Max Aston, 15, put artichokes on plates and hand them to the servers to take out to the guests.
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  • July 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Chef Camp Taste of Tuscany

Scents of tomatoes and pasta float through the air as Chef Camp campers at Mattison's Forty One prepare to serve a delicious lunch to their guests. Chef Camp offers four sessions through the summer where children are taught by real chefs to saute, grill, make pasta, sauce and deserts. The Taste of Tuscany session ran from July 15 to July 19 with 15 campers participating. Campers learned what professional chefs do to prepare for the day. They were taught by Mattison's Forty One Chefs Jeff Sladky, Ken Smith, Ray LaJoie, and Aaron Mortensen about proper table setting, event logistics, kitchen safety and of course cooking the meals.

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  • July 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation Luncheon

Members of the Argus Foundation met Thursday, July 18, at The Francis, for their regular Meet the Minds lunch series. Guest speaker Tarren Bragdon, CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability, spoke about the impact Medicaid expansion will have on taxpayers and patients.

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The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association is sponsoring the event where dogs will be judged on best costume.
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  • July 19, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dog Dayz Parade and Costume Contest

During the event, community members will receive free giveaways and their pups can munch on free doggy treats.

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Dogs enjoy the surf at Brohard Paw Park Beach in Venice.
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  • July 19, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Places to bond with man's best friend

Break free from the old routine, and take your dog (or dogs) for more than just a walk at these five fun places to play with fido.

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