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Fire slows traffic on Fruitville

Firefighters were called to put out a fire that started inside a parking lot shed at the intersection of Fruitville Road and Central Avenue.

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Circus Ring of Fame to induct six new members

A ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.

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Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota

The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.

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Big Pass manatee-protection zone considered

A request to extend a boat safety zone along Big Pass and North Siesta Key channel will be discussed at County Commission Tuesday.

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  • January 8, 2010
Wallenda house receives historical marker

The Sarasota home that the Wallendas, the famous circus family, owned for decades received a special honor Friday.

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Wallenda house receives historical marker

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Garage builder promises to inform public

From hiring a former mayor as a liaison to starting a construction-update Web site, Suffolk Construction is making an effort to keep residents and businesses up to date on the project.

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  • January 7, 2010
Registration under way for Gulf Coast Senior Games

The games will take place Feb. 16 through Feb. 21 at venues throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Buchanan lobbies for open meetings on health reform

Congressman Vern Buchanan has formally asked President Barack Obama to ensure final meetings on health-care reform are open to the public's viewing.

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SYC celebrates at Hanukkah dinner

Sarasota Yacht Club hosted a Hanukkah dinner Sunday, Dec. 27, at the club.

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Generous donation grows out of love

About two years ago, siblings Hunter, 11, and Sydney Hampton, 9, started a nonprofit business called "Pots of Love" that donates money to food-allergy research.

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Toy store's beloved sign stolen

Funtoysia's distinctive wooden sign that adorned the toy store for 25 years was stolen on Christmas Eve. Storeowners are offering a reward for its return.

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  • January 7, 2010
New garage designs sought

The City Commission asked the design-and-build team of the Palm Avenue parking garage to submit non-traditional designs for the project.

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  • January 7, 2010
Patterson Foundation to honor family's giving legacy

The Patterson Foundation will honor Jim and Dorothy Patterson's heritage through nine targeted areas of giving.

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