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An attempted suicide was thwarted by Sarasota police officers Tuesday.
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  • February 23, 2012
Sarasota Police interrupt attempted suicide

Sarasota Police officers stopped a woman from committing suicide in her car via means of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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TBS hosts sisterhood fashion show

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom held its annual fashion show and luncheon Feb. 8.

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  • February 23, 2012
Brain Trust honors Bob Peterson

A group of men known as "The Brain Trust" work on solving the world's problems as they dine together every Tuesday afternoon.

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Angus Rogers, CEO, Floridays Development Co.
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  • February 23, 2012
Two developers: Angus Rogers

The chief executive officers of Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co. and Atlanta-based Jebco Ventures Inc. have different visions for a downtown Sarasota hotel.

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Two developers: Jim Bridges

The chief executive officers of Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co. and Atlanta-based Jebco Ventures Inc. have different visions for a downtown Sarasota hotel.

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  • February 23, 2012
Commission approves search for new manager

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a $28,500 contract to start a national search for a new city manager.

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North Tamiami Trail will see an economic boost south of University Parkway when a Walmart grocery store is built along the trail this summer. File photo.
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  • February 23, 2012
Revitalization plan pitched

Engaging residents about their visions for U.S. 41 north of downtown is the key to creating a master plan that will spur economic development, city commissioners say.

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Bank of America at 1605 Main St. will likely close next year for a new Fruitville Road location. Kurt Schultheis.
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  • February 23, 2012
Big bank shifts its downtown presence

Bank of America will vacate its Main Street location. A space for a sign above the building soon will be available.

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  • February 23, 2012
County partnering with Chalk Festival grant process

The Sarasota County Commission this week agreed to partner with the Chalk Festival in applying for a highly competitive National Endowment of the Arts grant.

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Jury scam reported; Old police station demolition set for Feb. 28; Detert reappointed to education board

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Turner expects at least 40 city employee cuts

Another 40 city employees might have to be laid off, and employee benefits cut further, to balance the city's next budget, Sarasota Vice Mayor Terry Turner says.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Letters to the Editor

Call it the 'little orphaned south end'; f you want change, add parking spaces

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Street Teams to start in March

An agreement between the city of Sarasota and The Salvation Army should allow members of the homeless population to help clean up the city.

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  • February 23, 2012
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Having worked as a journalist for more than three decades (yes, I'm giving away my age here), I've had the opportunity to get to know more than a few people on a mission.

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