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Bradenton Girl Scout troops say girls are receiving counterfeit cash for cookies
Who would steal money from a little girl? It’s essentially the problem that several Girl Scout troops now have after receiving counterfeit cash at several locations selling cookies in the last week. → Read More
Blind, deaf dog survives being snatched by hawk, owner says
A Pennsylvania pet owner said her toy poodle was taken by a hawk, but was found 28 hours later. → Read More
Bradenton moves forward on Riverwalk extension, releasing renderings
At a special meeting Wednesday, the Council unanimously voted to take another step towards construction on the first and second phase of the Riverwalk extension. → Read More
New music program gets funding for expansion in Sarasota County School District
It’s music to the ears of teachers who were just given a grant by the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation to expand a new program called “Modern Band.” The funding will help implement Modern Band into nearly 30 of the 42 traditional public schools in the District. → Read More
Does school choice sabotage public education in Florida?
New charter schools are popping up all over the state, but there’s still some dispute over whether or not state funding should be used for vouchers or scholarships to help pay for students to attend private schools. → Read More
The Bay Project remembers late philanthropists at groundbreaking for Mangrove Bayou
The Bay Project remembers late philanthropists at groundbreaking for Mangrove Bayou → Read More
Selby Gardens scales back renovations, but not all neighbors appeased
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is home to the best scientifically documented collections of orchids and bromeliads in the world, according to staff who also say they’re not able to treat them as such. → Read More
Mother who can’t afford fair for six daughters encourages their new business venture
Mother who can’t afford fair for six daughters encourages their new business venture → Read More
Florida parental consent abortion bill heads to full Senate
A bill that will require girls under the age of 18 to get a parent’s consent before having an abortion is ready for a full Senate vote. The bill was approved Wednesday in its final committee stop. → Read More
DNA leads to cold case conviction of man who killed Sarasota woman in 1988
The murder happened on July 31, 1998 near Booker High School. The following day, the newspaper headline read, "Woman’s body found behind Sarasota School.” That woman was 23-year-old Judith Elaine Doherty. → Read More
Sarasota County Commissioners approve hunting program to stop feral hog damage
In the United States, they cause about $1.5 billion in damage to agriculture every year. Sarasota County is no exception. To help, County Commissioners just approved a pilot program that will allow managed feral hog hunting on Pinelands Reserve. → Read More
Sarasota City Manager explores potential new site for Sarasota Orchestra
There are several pieces of land that add up to more than 20 acres in this area. The lots range in size and some are already for sale. → Read More
Sarasota City Commission starts to discuss ways to implement new vaping laws
Sarasota City Commission starts to discuss ways to implement new vaping laws → Read More
Commissioners vote to move forward on two maps redistricting Sarasota County
Commissioners vote to move forward on two maps redistricting Sarasota County → Read More
A healthy gut can improve your physical and mental health
If you’re looking for a way to improve your mental and physical health, doctors say to start with your gut. → Read More
Family and detectives urge the community to come forward with information on Sarasota murder
The sheriff's office is thanking the community for coming forward and providing anonymous tips that they say led to the arrest of two people responsible for the murder of 26-year-old Christopher Ramos. → Read More
Family speaks out after police say Bradenton man with disabilities was murdered by grandmother
“I said, ‘Grams, it doesn’t look like he’s breathing,’" Yvonne Parks recalled. “And that’s when she said clear as day, ‘Because he’s not.’ And I said, ‘What do you mean he’s not? Like what are you talking about?’ And she said, ‘Oh, I’m doing us both in, we’re going together.’” → Read More
Walmart to quit selling e-cigarettes amid vaping backlash
Walmart's decision is the latest blow to the vaping industry, which has tried to position its products as healthier alternatives to smoking cigarettes, which are responsible for 480,000 deaths a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. → Read More
State Attorney’s Office reviewing case involving woman found dead in Bradenton Beach motel
The State Attorney’s Office is now reviewing the case after Morris’ father provided their office with new information on Monday. Once the information is reviewed, prosecutors will make a determination on whether or not to re-open the case. → Read More
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 3-year-old with autism climbs out of window on 13th floor in New York
His mother says it's a miracle he wasn't hurt. → Read More