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SARASOTA - A jury needed little time to reach a verdict in a case against a Michigan woman charged with trying to escape arrest in Sarasota.

TALLAHASSEE - The founder of the Asolo Repertory Theatre is being remembered by colleagues and friends.

SARASOTA - The Sarasota Police Department inviting all boaters and boating enthusiasts to join them for a boating safety event.

UPDATE: Bond was not set. The judge wants to consider evidence prosecution claims makes Couch a danger to the community. He will have another first appearance tomorrow at 8 a.m.

SARASOTA - Last season for Notre Dame was a whirlwind, as they went to the BCS Championship Game before getting engulfed in a national tabloid story.

VENICE - The Venice Indians have been commended, lauded and celebrated after winning their 2nd consecutive state title. And now the entire team is the ABC 7 Athlete of the Week.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The Tulsa Shock made former national college player of the year Courtney Paris the final cut from their training camp roster.

BOSTON (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have recalled left-hander Scott Barnes and designated left-hander David Huff for assignment.