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Lifeguard staff beefed up, personal fireworks banned in Sarasota, Manatee counties over Fourth of July weekend

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Lifeguard staff beefed up, personal fireworks banned in Sarasota, Manatee counties over Fourth of July weekend

admin July 2, 2026 0

Law enforcement and first responders are urging communities to prioritize safety as crowds gather to celebrate America's...

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‘Take Care of Maya’: Former attorneys for Kowalski’s face fraud lawsuit in Sarasota County

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‘Take Care of Maya’: Former attorneys for Kowalski’s face fraud lawsuit in Sarasota County

admin June 20, 2026 0

Maya Kowalski and her family in Sarasota County are suing their former legal team, alleging the attorneys...

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USRowing Youth National Championships draws thousands to Sarasota County

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USRowing Youth National Championships draws thousands to Sarasota County

admin June 13, 2026 0

A massive crowd of athletes and spectators has converged on Sarasota County as Nathan Benderson Park hosts...

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Sarasota County brush fire grows, homes evacuated in Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood: SCFD

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Sarasota County brush fire grows, homes evacuated in Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood: SCFD

admin June 5, 2026 0

Firefighters are continuing to battle a brush fire in Sarasota County that has grown to 41 acres...

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Motorcycle helmet-clad woman leaves trail of destruction at Sarasota shops: ‘Clearly she needs help’

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Motorcycle helmet-clad woman leaves trail of destruction at Sarasota shops: ‘Clearly she needs help’

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A motorcycle helmet-wearing vandal smashed her way through three local businesses during a Thursday morning destruction spree...

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Sarasota County bar rampage: Woman accused of hurling bricks through windows, destroying liquor bottles: SCSO

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Sarasota County bar rampage: Woman accused of hurling bricks through windows, destroying liquor bottles: SCSO

admin June 4, 2026 0

A woman wearing a motorcycle helmet went on a rampage of destruction at a Sarasota County business...

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Teams search for missing swimmer after disappearing in water off Siesta Key Beach: SCSO

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Teams search for missing swimmer after disappearing in water off Siesta Key Beach: SCSO

admin June 3, 2026 0

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s office said they are searching for a missing person off Siesta Key Beach...

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Northbound lanes of I-75 closed after fatal crash in Venice: FHP

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Northbound lanes of I-75 closed after fatal crash in Venice: FHP

admin June 3, 2026 0

The northbound lanes of I-75 in Sarasota County closed after a fatal crash early Wednesday morning, according...

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Meet Splash: Rescue otter helps law enforcement agencies crack cold cases

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• Pets and Animals
• Sarasota County

Meet Splash: Rescue otter helps law enforcement agencies crack cold cases

admin June 2, 2026 0

A unique tracker with four paws is helping investigators solve cold cases and uncover hidden underwater clues.

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Construction crew finds human remains in Sarasota

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Construction crew finds human remains in Sarasota

admin June 1, 2026 0

Sarasota County deputies are investigating after a construction crew discovered partial human skeletal remains in a wooded...

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