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Homeless man killed while crossing U.S. 41 in Sarasota

SARASOTA - The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is currently investigating a fatal car crash that occurred on May 17, 2013 at approximately 9:30 PM U.S. 41 and Arlington St.

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Sports stars come out to battle cancer at Vitale gala

SARASOTA, Fla. - More than 800 people, including many professional athletes and coaches, came out to the Sarasota Ritz Carlton Friday night for the 8th annual Dick Vitale gala.

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Commissioners sworn in, Snyder selected as new mayor

SARASOTA - In a slight surprise, Sarasota City Commissioners chose Shannon Snyder to be the city's next mayor. They voted 3-2 for Snyder over Vice Mayor Willie Shaw, who keeps that post.

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Program helps cancer survivors 'Look Good, Feel Better'

SARASOTA - Sometimes when the big things in life knock you down, a little thing can come along and give you the courage to get back on your feet and fight again another day. And that’s the goal at just such a program at the American Cancer Society.

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Suncoast road is a sandhill crane danger zone

SARASOTA - The Suncoast has long been considered a haven for birds of all types. But during season, thousands can be spotted walking along area roadways, where a distracted driver could be the difference between life and death for many of those exotic species.

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Pediatric cancer the focus of V Foundation

SARASOTA - Battling cancer is a fight that even the strongest find challenging. But it’s most devastating when it affects the smallest and most vulnerable of us.

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Locked safe found near Peace River

CHARLOTTE COUNTY -Investigators are looking to locate the owner of a safe that was found near the Peace River earlier this week.

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Catholic priest gets life for having sex with boy

SARASOTA COUNTY - A Catholic priest will spend the rest of his life in prison for having sex with a 14-year-old boy.

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Click It or Ticket campaign begins Monday

SARASOTA - The 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 20 to June 2.

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FL. CFO Jeff Atwater talks business in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY - The latest unemployment numbers further highlight the importance of small businesses to our economy, and here locally as well.

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Officials tranquilize black bear in Tampa tree

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Tampa man got more than he bargained for when he opened his door to let the dog out. A black bear was in his backyard.

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Fla. jobless rate drops to 7.2 percent in April

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's unemployment rate keeps dropping.

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Police: Bradenton man stabbed wife to death

BRADENTON - Police are investigating a fatal domestic stabbing and possible attempted suicide at a Bradenton home Wednesday night.

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Newly elected Commissioner goes after local entrepreneur in interview

Appearing on The Wrecking Crew radio show, Susan Chapman had some choice words for Jesse Biter.

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School district announces job cuts via Robo-call

BRADENTON, Fla. - Manatee County school employees who are sweating out the future of their jobs got unwelcome news Wednesday….in an unwelcome way.

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Nursing home facing fines after mishandling resident's death

BRADENTON - A Bradenton nursing home is facing fines accused of mishandling the death of a resident. It happened as Casa Mora Rehabilitation and Extended Care on 59th Street West.

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Homebuilding numbers surge in South Sarasota County

NORTH PORT - Home building permits are on the rise is several states, with Florida ranking #2 in the country. Strong increases have been seen across the Suncoast, particularly in Venice and North Port. The increases are welcome in an area of the Suncoast hit especially hard by the housing bust.

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Two arrested for convenience store armed robbery

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. - Charlotte County detectives were able to gather the evidence needed to arrest two Rotonda West men in connection with the Tuesday night armed robbery of Barracuda Bill’s Mobil convenience store as well as an occupied residential burglary.

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Dickie V nears $10M milestone in cancer crusade

Dick Vitale's fight against cancer is nearing a major milestone.

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2 teens arrested for beating at Siesta Key Beach

SIESTA KEY, FL. - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 2 teens for beating a third teen at Siesta Key beach.

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Booker High teacher placed on leave during investigation into battery

SARASOTA, FL. - A Booker High School teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into battery.

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USF, SCF, Ringling partner up to help students become teachers

SARASOTA/MANATEE - A new partnership with three schools will now help aspiring artists to become teachers.

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3 Ringling graduate students win Student Academy Awards

SARASOTA - Three graduate students from Ringling College of Art and Design have been selected as winners in the 2013 Student Academy Awards.

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Manatee District tops state percentages in FCAT retakes

BRADENTON, FL. - Manatee District 12th graders retaking the FCAT’s topped statewide percentages when it comes to scoring high enough to qualify for graduation.