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Tropical depression impacts turtle nests

About 200 nests in Sarasota County have been affected.

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Five Points roundabout opens early

Construction on the downtown intersection is completed 23 days ahead of schedule.

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Yogis do the plank on Siesta Key Beach

More than 200 people raised their faces to the sun Saturday, Aug. 7, on Siesta Key Beach.

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Fifth Third launches school supply drive

In partnership with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Fifth Third Bank has announced its second "Back to School" supply drive.

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Election change gains steam

More than two dozen people asked the Charter Review Committee to move the spring election date to the November general election to save money and increase voter turnout.

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Residents target homeless feedings

People living and working around Selby Five Points Park explore an Orlando law that severely restricts homeless feedings in its parks.

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CHARTER REVIEW BOARD: County charter changes debated

Five candidates with diverse backgrounds are trying to fill two Charter Review Board seats.

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Cops Corner 08.12.10

A golf-shop manager heard a cracking sound inside the store and knew exactly what it was - the snapping of a club head off the shaft.

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HOSPITAL BOARD: Candidates differ on expansion policy

Only one of six hospital board seats up for grabs is on the primary election ballot Aug. 24. The two candidates agree on the millage rate, but have different views over a possible expansion into Manatee County.

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BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: Booker to showcase memories

Starting in August, the Booker High School campus will be undergoing construction to provide students with a brand new campus.

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BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Freshman: Madison Gates

The only qualm Madison Gates has about her first day at Riverview High School, even though she hasn't attended class on a school campus since the sixth grade, is whether her father will show up wearing a T-shirt that reads, "I'm Madison Gates' Dad."

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BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: Miss Contradictory: Jillian Polk

Jillian Polk can usually be found in one of two places: kicking up grass as she sprints down the soccer field or serenading with a microphone.

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BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Sassy Swimmer: Ann Marie Brasacchio

An incoming junior at Pineview School, 16-year-old Ann Marie Brasacchio is incredibly sassy ... or, rather an incredible SASSY swimmer.

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BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Smooth Operator: Bob Barnes

If you've called a Sarasota or Manatee County public schools in the past 10 years, chances are you've been greeted by a smooth baritone voice while you're on hold.

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BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The SGA President: Joie Giannini

As a high school student, it's great to have the Student Government Association president as your friend and on your side, and Giovanna "Joie" Giannini is no exception.

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