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Shots fired in Sarasota, none injured

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 9:56am

Sarasota, Florida -- The Sarasota Police Department is investigating gunshots in the area of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Goodrich Ave on Wednesday evening. 

On May 22, around 6:15 p.m. officers were called to the area by a citizen, when gunfire was heard and several rounds were shot into a nearby home. Detectives were called to the scene to investigate but no victims were located. Detectives were told from witnesses that a group of people were on the corner when a red Dodge vehicle drove up.  

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Perfect 10 Restaurant List -- May 2013

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:49pm

Here's this week's Perfect 10 Restaurant List. These eateries all had zero high priority violations for the week of May 13, 2013:

BONGOS BEACH BAR & GRILLE, 5250 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH

ENRICO'S RISTORANTE, 439 S HWY 41, INVERNESS

SKYVIEW GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, 2100 N TERRA VISTA BLVD, HERNANDO

PACIUGO GELATO & CAFÉ, 300 BEACH DRIVE STE #120, ST. PETERSBURG

CRISPERS, 8760 SR 70 E, BRADENTON

THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB, 3101-A LONGMEADOW, SARASOTA

TAQUERIA Y TORTILLERIA LA FE, 2209 9 ST W, BRADENTON

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Behind the scenes: WTSP's 2013 Hurricane Special

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:08pm

Gulfport, Florida-- Watch Jim Van Fleet, Bobby Deskins, Kate Wentzel and Mark Collins- WTSP's weather team- working hard and having a little fun shooting the 2013 Hurricane Special!

Photos: See behind the scenes photos from the shoot here!

Then, be sure to catch the special because even though this video shows the team's fun in the sun, you'll need to know what to do when the clouds move in, and the seriousness of hurricane season begins.

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Gloria Musicae gets new executive director

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 5:38pm
Gloria Musicae gets new executive director

Sarasota, Florida -- Gloria Musicae, Sarasota’s professional chorus, which is celebrating its 34th season of presenting choral music in the region, announced that Steven Klindt has been hired as its new executive director.

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Sarasota Fire Receives $20,000 grant

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 12:50pm
Sarasota Fire Receives $20,000 grant

Sarasota, Florida -- The Sarasota County Fire Department is receiving $20,000 to purchase smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher training system that will be used to teach local residents how to safely and effectively use fire extinguishers.  

In addition to enabling firefighters to provide hands-on fire extinguisher training to the public, the funds will also purchase dual-technology smoke detectors. These detectors offer the highest rate of reliability and will be distributed to community members lacking the financial means to purchase this critical life-saving device.

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Sarasota mom, man accused of abuse in child's death

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 12:18pm

SARASOTA, Florida (AP) - A man and woman are being held without bond in a Sarasota jail in connection with death of the woman's 3-year-old daughter.

Authorities say Asia Rosier and Jumar Edwards were arrested Monday on felony child abuse charges following the death of Jewel Howard on April 11.

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Enhanced traffic patrols designed to keep roadways safe

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:22am
Enhanced traffic patrols designed to keep roadways safe

Sarasota County, Florida -- The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office will use enhanced traffic enforcement over the next few weekends to keep streets safe and take impaired drivers off the road.

Deputies will use “saturation patrols” this weekend and over the Memorial Day holiday weekend to look for traffic offenses, motorists driving without a license, those with warrants and drunk drivers.

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