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In media glare, some glare back
The players must deal with reporters before dealing with each other
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Man chased down after ramming cars
Officials say a man smoked crack and taunted officers before he sped off
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Diocese celebrates its 25th anniversary
The Catholic Diocese of Venice will hold a celebratory Mass today to commemorate its 25th anniversary.
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City to charge to moor in bay
The city's only free anchorage for boats will be eliminated and a pay-to-stay mooring field could be in place by the end of the year, changing the view from Island Park.
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Wielding some political clout
Local politicians are expected to play a critical role in the special session
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City manager list narrowed to 4
Only one candidate has experience in Southwest Florida
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City aims to hire local contractors
Ordinance would give Sarasota County firms an edge
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Bookkeeper charged with stealing $47,000
A bookkeeper stole nearly $47,000 from a realty company by faking checks for the firm's expenses and keeping the money, police say.
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Man found dead on beach had heart problems
Police think an elderly man found dead on a Venice beach early Sunday morning may have died of a heart attack.
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Sarasota resident to lead AARP
Doug Heinlen, a Sarasota resident since 2001, has been appointed the new president of AARP's Florida operations.
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Diocese did not tell law agencies about priest
The Diocese of Venice has suspended a priest at a Manatee County parish while it investigates an accusation of sexual misconduct but has not reported the accusation to any law enforcement agencies.
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LeeCorp opens North Port branch
LeeCorp Homes of Estero has opened a branch office at 12695 S. Tamiami Trail, in the Springs Plaza, North Port.
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Dead man found on Venice Beach
A 70-year-old man was found dead on Venice Beach on Sunday morning, but by Sunday evening police had offered little information on the man or how he died.
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Surviving a tough year in real estate
There is no denying that 2008 was an extremely tough year for commercial real estate agents and that 2009 is shaping up to be even tougher.
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Lee County deputy in clear for shooting felon in North Port
Evidence shows use of force was justified, state says
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New Sarasota County sheriff faces challenges
For Tom Knight, the election may have been the easy part.
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Boundful energy, but little subtlety
The estimable Perlman Music Program Winter Residency ended its fifth season in Sarasota on Saturday with a very loud concert that pleased many but puzzled others.
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Man chases off would-be robbers
A Bradenton man sent a pair of would-be armed robbers running Saturday night.
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12 local girls are needed for youth leadership force
The Healthy Girls Initiative of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Inc. is accepting nominations for girls with leadership potential who want to help make south Sarasota County a healthy place.
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Two arrested in connection with robbery
Deputies arrested a man and a woman in connection with a bank robbery Friday afternoon after a witness called 911 with a getaway pickup truck's license plate number, the sheriff's office said.
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