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According to a press release, Duncan held a woman at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Dutch Heritage restaurant on Bahia Vista in Sarasota.
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The county advises affected customers to boil all tap water intended for drinking, preparation of food, washing of food utensils, making ice, brushing teeth or for first aid.
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Early voting continues through Saturday, Jan. 28.
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So far 1,190 Sarasota County registered Republican have taken advantage of early voting for the state's Jan. 31 Republican Primary.

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A Sarasota Bay seagrass summer survey was so successful another one is planned for next month.
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Alumnus from Big Ten schools gathered to show their school spirit while enjoying food and cocktails. Ron Mason, former head hockey coach and athletic director at Michigan State University, was the speaker. Mason is also the winningest hockey coach in college hockey history.

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Effective in August, AirTran, a Southwest-owned company will cease operations in SRQ.

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