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Anyone who saw Cherp' s vehicle the night of the crime are asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff' s Office. Courtesy image.
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Authorities seek help in murder investigation

Anyone who may have seen Alex Cherp's vehicle or suspects in Lakewood Ranch is asked to come forward.

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Geena Davis spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
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Geena Davis speaks at the Van Wezel

The actor and advocate spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of the Ringling College Library Association Lecture series.

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The actor and advocate Geena Davis discussed women in media and her organization, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

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City Manager Tom Barwin won' t be departing for the same job in Reno, Nevada.
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After being selected as a finalist for a position in Nevada earlier this month, City Manager Tom Barwin announced he will remain in Sarasota.

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The Trust for Public Land is negotiating with railroad companies for purchase of the Legacy Trail extension, after which it would sell the land to Sarasota County.
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After an appraisal and negotiations, Sarasota County staff has determined that extending the trail into downtown may require a referendum.

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Students participated in the first Jog-a-thon Color Run to raise money for new astroturf for the athletic field.

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Temple Sinai gives back

Temple Sinai congregants participate in annual Mitzvah Day.

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Humane Society hosts dog-on good time

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted their first Smoochy Poochy Yappy Hour.

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JFCS hosts second annual Bridging the Gap luncheon

Jewish Family Children's Service hosts second annual Bridging the Gap Community Leaders Luncheon.

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The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Kickoff Breakfast.

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The home at 1219 Sharswood Lane recently sold for $2,235,000.
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Spice Bay home sells for $2,235,000

Residential real estate transactions took place between Jan. 23-27.

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Accompanied by Circus Arts Conservatory co-founder Pedro Reis, high-wire star Nik Wallenda speaks about the accident and how the survival of his teammates is proof in God and miracles.
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  • February 9, 2017
Following high-wire accident, Circus Sarasota 2017 goes on

Nik Wallenda says it is a miracle all five circus performers who fell will recover.

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