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Alleged Ponzi couple extradited

John and Marian Morgan are flying back to the United States from Sri Lanka, where they have been in jail since August.

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Orioles stadium plans revealed

The new stadium will have extra seating, more shade and more concessions.

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St. Armands fire station celebrates opening

The grand opening came a one-and-one-half months after the station opened.

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Sarasotan to carry Olympic torch

RBC Bank Regional Manager Telisa Miller will run with the torch this weekend in Canada.

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Local restaurants earn Golden Spoon awards

Eight local restaurants and one chain received honors.

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Church collects gifts for Immokalee

Our Lady of Mount Carmel's Giving Tree Ministry collected a record number of gifts this year. Co-chairs Kimberly and Gary Chmielewski coordinated the campaign and collected more than $16,300 - more than any other year.

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Christmas Candy Land features treats

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Suncoast Sarasota region will host 'Christmas in Candy Land' from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Michael's On East Ballroom.

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Toy drive to benefit Child Protection Center

Sarasota Architectural Salvage will host its fourth annual holiday party and toy drive from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at 1093 Central Ave.

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SMJF books celebrated author for Women's Day lunch

Author Iris Krasnow was the featured speaker at the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation Women's Day held Dec. 7, at the Beatrice Friedman Theater, on the federation campus.

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Golfers putt for charity

Four teams, each representing various branches of the Armed Forces, gathered for the sixth annual Armed Forces Cup Nov. 13, at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

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Commissioners vary on city manager review

The mayor and the vice mayor appear to have opposite views of how City Manager Bob Bartolotta has performed last year, while the other three commissioners fall somewhere in between.

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Paid parking decision reversed

Four months of approvals and reversals on paid parking downtown could lead to the end of regulated parking in the city of Sarasota.

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Noise ordinance threatens Mattison's

An anonymous complaint forced Mattison's City Grille to stop its live music earlier than it has since it opened seven years ago.

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Complainant called police for help because he was unable to get out of his car - a pit bull would not let him out.

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