Dead elderly man's body in Port Charlotte home identified
PORT CHARLOTTE - Major Crimes Unit detectives of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office identified the man who was found deceased in his home
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Former commissioner proposes Five Points Park plan
SARASOTA - A former city commissioner has a plan to clean up a downtown Sarasota park. Ken Shelin offered a proposal for Five Points Park Tuesday night.
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Suspect sought in Venice Bank robbery
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VENICE - The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Venice at the Wachovia Bank, 1301 South US 41 Bypass, just before 4pm today.
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Suncoast church to hold interfaith service on 9/11
SARASOTA - A Suncoast church is planning it's own September 11th event in contrast to the Qur'an burning planned in Gainesville.
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Suncoast home construction still sluggish, but improving
SARASOTA- The Suncoast's economy relied heavily on the housing and construction industry for many years; and when the bubble burst, things took a turn for the worst. But officials say things are looking up for 2010.
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Sarasota man accused of exposing himself on SCAT buses
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SARASOTA - A Sarasota man is arrested for exposing himself on SCAT buses.
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Port Charlotte man arrested for drugs after passing out in truck
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PORT CHARLOTTE - A Charlotte County Sheriff's road patrol deputy arrested a Port Charlotte man after he fled from his pickup Saturday at 2 a.m.
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Woman found in Sarasota vacant home identified
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SARASOTA - On September 5, Sarasota police responded to a report from neighbors of an odor coming from a vacant home at 2824 Dixie Avenue.
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Actions taken by Sarasota deputies in shooting justifiable
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SARASOTA - The State Attorney of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit has ruled that the actions taken by several Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies during an incident on Beneva Road in Sarasota on August 19 was a justifiable
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Beach businesses say tourism numbers look strong
SARASOTA COUNTY - Labor Day typically marks the end of the summer season, and it's been a tough one for many, thanks to the oil spill. But on Siesta Key, business owners seem to tell a different story.
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Englewood honors its settlers with annual parade
ENGLEWOOD - Just like the good old days, Englewood residents celebrated Labor Day with a time-honored Suncoast tradition.
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Manatee County man dies in weekend shooting
MANATEE COUNTY - Manatee County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting over the weekend.
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Fire officials say abandoned Sarasota house fire is suspicious
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SARASOTA COUNTY - An intense fire at an abandoned house forced Sarasota County firefighters to cross difficult terrain to reach it.
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Boy nearly drowns in Manatee County pool
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MANATEE COUNTY - A 6-year-old boy is recovering after nearly drowning at a community pool over the weekend.
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Shoppers taking advantage of Labor Day sales
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SARASOTA - Shoppers have been taking advantage of those Labor Day sales.
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A Friday Night Lights dream comes true...literally
BRADENTON - It was definitely Friday Night Lights at Bradenton Christian School. In years past, the Panthers football team would have to play home games on Saturday afternoons. But Friday night was a first for the school -- a home football game played on Friday night.
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Charlotte County Sgt. hogties gator by middle school...again
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Photo from June 23rd incident
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY - For the 2nd time in 3 months, a Charlotte County sheriff's sargeant has caught an alligator at a Rotonda West middle school.
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Mikel Hollaway promoted to Sarasota police chief
SARASOTA - The City of Sarasota has named a new police chief. Interim chief Mike Hollaway now heads the city's largest department, effective immediately.
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Multi-agency marine enforcement operation this weekend
SARASOTA - The Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and here on the Suncoast that means a lot of families will be hitting the water.
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Local NBA referee speaks to students about leadership
BRADENTON - Future leaders got to visit their academy namesake Friday. NBA referee and Suncoast resident Bob Delaney spoke to Bayshore Elementary 5th graders, the site of the Bob Delaney Leadership Academy.
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Career center workers say job outlook improving
SARASOTA - There was some good news on the job front Friday, as the labor department released employment numbers for August.
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Sarasota County government offices close for Labor Day holiday
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SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Government offices, including libraries, recreation centers and the history center will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day.
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"Balloon Boy's" family moves to Manatee County
BRADENTON, Fla. – "Balloon Boy's" family has moved to Manatee County.
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Two arrested in Charlotte County Wal-Mart thefts
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY - Two Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives ended local Walmart thefts with the arrest of two suspects known to them and were identified from store surveillance videos.
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Firefighters battle blaze at Manatee County home
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MANATEE COUNTY - On Friday at around 6am, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire located at 7624 19th Street East.
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Sarasota County invests in bringing production company to Suncoast
LAKEWOOD RANCH - Sarasota County is courting a TV and film production company, a business that would bring more than a hundred high-paying jobs to the area.
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Booker high renovations begin with demolition
SARASOTA - The first stages of Booker High School's transformation are under way.
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Lifeguards get smart phones to post updates from the beach
SARASOTA COUNTY - Lifeguards will be able to help Mote Marine scientists better monitor our beaches, thanks to new smart phones.
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SRQ loses bid to land direct flights from Germany
SARASOTA - The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has spent years putting together a proposal to win over Condor, a German airline that would offer straight flights from Sarasota to Germany. But things didn't go as planned.
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Suncoast college seeing older students enrolling
BRADENTON – Several Suncoast professionals are choosing to hit the books rather than the job market. The State College of Florida in Bradenton says its enrollment is equal to last year's, but the student body is a little more mature.
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Fatal crash on I-75 in Sarasota
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SARASOTA - A fatal crash is under investigation after a driver goes off the road and smashes into a concrete barrier.
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Gang member gets 20 years for Sarasota murder
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SARASOTA - 30-year-old Cedric L. Jackson of Sarasota was shot to death on April 1, 2009, while riding his bicycle in the 1300 block of 25th Street in Sarasota.
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Police chase ends in crash in Sarasota
SARASOTA - A pursuit of suspected thieves led to a serious crash near downtown Sarasota Wednesday afternoon.
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Port Charlotte parents charged with child neglect of baby
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PORT CHARLOTTE - Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives arrested the parents of a 2-month old baby girl for Neglect of a Child
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Search for a new police chief begins in Sarasota
SARASOTA - It's been three months since former Sarasota police chief Peter Abbott resigned. Now it is up to the city manager to decide who will be the next chief of police.
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Six arrested for trespassing while picking palmetto berries
MANATEE COUNTY - Six people have been arrested near Myakka City for picking a ton and a half of saw palmetto berries on private property.
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Family dogs attacked by unknown predator in Myakka City
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MYAKKA CITY - Three family dogs were viciously attacked by an unknown predator in Myakka City.
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Investigation into Suncoast fire department questioned
MANATEE COUNTY - The board which oversees the Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue District now says they will conduct an investigation into allegations of wrongdoing into the department's leadership. But there are now questions about who is doing the investigation.
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Bradenton mother of late Marine glad to see end of combat in Iraq
BRADENTON - The mother of the first Manatee County Marine killed in the line of duty in Iraq spoke out Wednesday about how she feels about withdrawing troops.
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