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Suncoast mom wins cruise, cash in ABC 7 contest

SARASOTA - All month long, ABC 7 has been celebrating Suncoast moms. Thursday we wrapped up our Celebrating Suncoast Moms contest by giving away a 9-day Alaskan cruise to one lucky Suncoast mom.

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Pints for Play blood drive collects nearly 600 pints of blood

SARASOTA - Local radio DJ's were spinning tunes Thursday for those who gave the gift of life. Suncoast Communities Blood Bank once again partnered up with WSRZ for the 5th Annual Pints for Play.

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Legal aid lawyer loses job for doing her job, she says

SARASOTA - People who can't afford lawyers can call Gulfcoast Legal Services. It helps people with things like staving off foreclosure, consumer issues and disability cases.

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More homes being sold and more move to the Suncoast

It turns out April was the best month for home sales in our area since 2005.

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Port Charlotte man finds safe containing meth on front lawn

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL. - A Port Charlotte man called authorities after he found an unlocked safe containing what he suspected to be drugs in front of his house.

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Manatee County Drug Court holds graduation ceremony

MANATEE COUNTY - In celebration of National Drug Court Month, the 12th Judicial Circuit Court hosted its 17th annual graduation ceremony Thursday at the Manatee County Courthouse.

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Important tips to help prevent vehicle burglaries

SARASOTA COUNTY - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to help crack down on vehicle burglaries.

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Sarasota Police investigate gunshots in Newtown area

SARASOTA - Sarasota Police are investigating gunshots in the area of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Goodrich Avenue around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.

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Amazing Men of ABC 7: John McQuiston

SARASOTA - The title says "Amazing." I promise, I did not write that.

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Venice community gathers to honor baseball champs Venice High

VENICE - On Saturday, the nationally-ranked Venice High School Indians defeated Haines City 14-4, winning their second straight state title. Wednesday night, the city celebrated its champions.

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Oklahoma tornado relief draws donations, brings on scams

SARASOTA - The images of devastation in Oklahoma inspire an outpouring of help for victims of the tornado. But, sickening as it may sound, scammers wait to prey on that generosity. Oklahoma's Attorney General has already had to warn people, in his state and even here on the Suncoast, to protect themselves as they try to help others.

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Event of the Week: Noah Racey's Pulse

SARASOTA - Looking for some top-notch entertainment that you haven't seen before? You don't have to travel to New York to find it. In fact, it's right here in our own back yard.

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Steps taken for new Sheriff's headquarters

Sarasota County commissioners approve a plan which could result in a new multi-million dollar headquarters for the Sheriff's Office.

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Scientists want reports of whale shark sightings

SARASOTA COUNTY - The world's biggest fish has been spotted in Suncoast waters, and now experts at Mote Marine Laboratory need your help to spot the whale shark again.

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Video of man jumping on manatee investigated

MIAMI (AP) — Wildlife officials are investigating an online video that shows a man jumping on two manatees.

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Celebrating Suncoast Mothers grand prize drawing Thursday

ABC 7 has been celebrating Suncoast moms all month in May by giving away spa packages and beautiful bouquets.

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Hurricane disaster exercise held in Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL. - With the official start of hurricane season in less than two weeks, it is time to prepare.

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Family of missing Bradenton soldier wants answers

BRADENTON, FL. - Heartache and worry for a Bradenton family. Their son, a US Army soldier and combat veteran has been missing for 45 days.

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FBI agent fatally shoots man in Orlando

UPDATE - WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation.

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Stories of survival and heroism coming out of Moore, Oklahoma

24 people died during Monday's twister, but there could have been many more if it weren't for the heroic efforts of so many.

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Homeowners upset at plan to convert golf course into homes

SARASOTA COUNTY - Realtors say it's another sign of the housing market making a comeback -- but not everyone is pleased about plans to close one of the oldest public golf courses in the area.

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Sheriff: Man fired shotgun in possible road rage incident

**UPDATE** The Sarasota Sheriff's Office reports they located the driver involved in this incident around 11pm Tuesday, and were interviewing the person. The investigation continues.

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Sarasota working on expanding mooring field

SARASOTA - The organization responsible for planning and funding waterway projects wants a mooring field in Sarasota Bay for more than a hundred boats. And with a funding deadline approaching, the City of Sarasota is now moving forward with expanding that current mooring field.

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Explore SRQ helps students get hands-on experiences

SARASOTA - The Suncoast is rich in cultural and environmental resources. Yet thousands of Suncoast children have never visited an aquarium, toured a museum, watched a play, or explored a nature preserve. Recent budget cuts eliminated money for school field trips, but the Sarasota Education Foundation stepped in to help.