Condoleezza Rice speaks to Sarasota audience
SARASOTA - One of the most influential women in the world was in Sarasota Monday. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke her mind on how to fix the economy, what to do about Afghanistan and Iraq, and what we need to do about Cuba.
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Residents feel trapped in building with elevator problems
BRADENTON - Residents in a 55-and-older complex are fed up. They say a broken elevator is keeping them from getting around -- the only elevator in their five story building.
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Free tax help for low-income and senior residents
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SARASOTA - Free tax-preparation help for low-income and elderly residents on the Suncoast, and it's thanks to programs just getting underway.
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Skype becoming a popular way for Suncoast seniors to contact their families
SARASOTA - Many families are scattered all over the world, and often seniors leave behind beloved children and grandchildren when they retire. Now that hunger for face-to-face contact is driving many seniors to Skype.
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Missing Charlotte County man found in Key West
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PORT CHARLOTTE - Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies have located an 88 year old Port Charlotte man who was last seen around 3 a.m. this morning.
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3 caught stealing copper from under Charlotte County bridge
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PORT CHARLOTTE - Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives arrested three people Saturday for cutting and stealing telephone copper wire under the U.S. 41 northbound bridge
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Suspicious persons posing as “Verizon” employees in Bradenton
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BRADENTON - On February 5, officers responded to the a gated condominium complex in the 4800 blk of 51st Street West regarding a suspicious incident
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Sarasota man arrested for stealing two AC units
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SARASOTA - At 2:30 Saturday morning Sarasota Police respond to a report of someone stealing an air conditioner from a vacant house in the 3900 block Longhorn Drive.
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Sarasota family home goes up in flames Saturday
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SARASOTA - A Sarasota family is getting help after their home went up in flames Saturday.
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Kids Safety Rally held this weekend in Sarasota
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SARASOTA - This Super Bowl weekend was a somber anniversary on the Suncoast.
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Local designers raise money for Boys & Gils Club
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LONGBOAT KEY - Local interior designers team up to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club.
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Football fans hit the stores to prepare for the big game
SARASOTA - It's a big weekend for football fans, with Super Bowl XLIV kicking off in South Florida Sunday evening. And to get ready for the game, fans are out shopping for the must-have snacks.
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Reported abduction and sexual assault on teen girl in Port Charlotte
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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - A Charlotte County teenager has told sheriff's deputies she was abducted and sexually assaulted. Now detectives have released a sketch of one of the two men involved.
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Olympics skaters draw a crowd for final home practice
ELLENTON - Thousands of people filled the stands at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Friday to catch a final glimpse of four Olympic athletes.
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Precautionary boil water advisory issued after water main break
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SARASOTA COUNTY - A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued after repairs to a water main break that occurred at 7207 S. Tamaimi Trail this afternoon.
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Last chance to see local Olympic ice skaters
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ELLENTON - Fans showed up this afternoon at the ice rink in Ellenton for their last chance to see the men and women who have been training on the Suncoast for months.
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Dump truck engine computers stolen in Punta Gorda
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PUNTA GORDA - Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives are investigating theft of four dump truck on-board engine computers taken at Jann's Outdoor Storage
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Kids Safety Rally on Saturday
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SARASOTA - Parents are encouraged to bring their children to learn personal safety skills at the sixth annual Kids' Safety Rally presented by the Central Church of Christ and community organizations on Saturday, February 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on the church grounds at 6221 Proctor Road in Sarasota. The public is invited and admission is FREE.
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Bald eagle rescued after a dip in the gulf
VENICE - The bald eagle is the symbol of the United States, and when one is spotted you can't help but stare. Thursday, Venice beachgoers got a look at something bald eagles don't normally do: swim.
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Thousands have turned to the Suncoast Workforce Board for job help
MANATEE COUNTY - There's some help for job seekers in Manatee County and elsewhere on the Suncoast. One local organization is actually getting people hired.
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Nik Wallenda performs high-wire act in Sarasota
SARASOTA, FL. - Circus performer Nik Wallenda performed his high-wire walk from the One Watergate Condominium to the Ritz Carlton Hotel Thursday morning in Sarasota.
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VIN cloning the latest car scam in Florida
SARASOTA - The latest crime hitting the state is basically identity theft on your car. It starts with a thieve stealing a car, and then stealing your car's identity to cover it up. The new trend is called VIN cloning.
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Head-on crash in Sarasota sends four to the hospital
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SARASOTA - Authorities say four people were hurt in a head-on crash in Sarasota.
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Bobby Bowden honored at Bradenton benefit breakfast
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MANATEE COUNTY - Hundreds turned out for a breakfast at the Bradenton Auditorium Thursday morning to see Bobby Bowden.
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Toyotas back on the lot with arrival of recall parts
SARASOTA COUNTY - Parts for recalled Toyotas are arriving at dealerships on the Suncoast. And while business may have slowed during the recall, Toyota dealers want customers to know they have inventory and are ready to sell.
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