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May 8, 2008

Once again, it was all but perfect for Venice, which improved to 31-0 with a 7-0 victory against Lakeland Jenkins in Wednesday's Class 5A semifinal. ...more

May 8, 2008

VENICE - A motorist hit a building and a pedestrian, sped through a neighborhood at 65 mph and was eventually shocked by an electronic control device during a pursuit late Monday, authorities say. ...more

May 6, 2008

NORTH PORT - North Port police arrested Adam Lucas, 24, on Tuesday after he ran from police and choked a police dog, authorities said. ...more

January 16, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. dollar is weak against many foreign currencies, making it more expensive than ever to travel abroad. But the Nov. 15 issue of the TravelSmart newsletter - www.TravelSmartNewsletter.com or 800-327-3633 - has some tips for coping. ...more

January 6, 2008

When you live to be Sara "Susan" Harrison's age, the first hundred candles get dropped from the birthday cake. ...more

December 28, 2007

SARASOTA COUNTY — When you live to be Sara "Susan" Harrison's age, the first hundred candles get dropped from the birthday cake. ...more

December 27, 2007

This past Saturday, the fifth annual Bill Combs Junior Varsity Invitational Wrestling Tournament was held at Hernando High School. And the person whose name is on the top of each trophy, Hernando High assistant wrestling coach Bill Combs Sr., was up at 6:30 a.m. Saturday doing what he normally does, that is spend almost all of his spare time working at something that has to do with wrestling. ...more

November 28, 2007

A teenager speeding away from a convenience store after stealing beer crashed into a tree and was killed early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

November 20, 2007

A teenager speeding away from a convenience store after stealing beer crashed into a tree and was killed early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

November 19, 2007