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Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 5:20pm
Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota, Florida -- Time to saddle up and get ready to steer clear of cancer. 

This year's American Cancer Society's 2013 Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch will take place at the Y of Lakewood Ranch on May 18-19. 

The theme for this year is "Steering Clear of Cancer," and the relay will have a country western feel to it.

The event will honor survivors as well as their caretakers and the ones that have passed away in a luminaria ceremony. 

There will also be a chili cook-off, costumes and much more. 

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Man arrested for assault with assault rifle

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 7:49am

Sarasota, Florida -- A man has been arrested for threatening another man with an assault rifle and barricading himself from the cops. 

On Saturday, may 11, Lucas Sterling went to the home of Robert Rodriguez to pay him back the $10 he owed Rodriguez. Sterling gave Rodriguez a $10 bill, expecting money back. 

Instead, Sterling was thrown out of the house and when he knocked on the door again, wanting his change, Rodriguez opened the door and pointed an assault rifle at the victim telling him he would kill him.  

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Sarasota County homeowners told forget lawn maintenance and go to the beach

Submitted by Isabel Mascarenas, Reporter
Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 12:43am
Sarasota County homeowners told forget lawn maintenance and go to the beach

Sarasota, Florida-Sarasota County officials ask residents to skip lawn mainetnance this summer by not using fertilizer products containing nitrogen and phospherous. Stormwater washes excess fertilizer into storm drains and out into the bay. Environmentalists say the excess nitrogent and phosphorous can fuel the growth of algae and stop the growth of vegetation altering some plant communities.

Beginning June 1-September 30 no fertilizer using phosphorous or nitrogen can be used on lawns or plants in Sarasota County.

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Sarasota to receive $5m to promote rowing

Submitted by Isabel Mascarenas, Reporter
Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 4:03pm
Sarasota to receive $5m to promote rowing

Sarasota, Florida- Senate and House legislators approve $5 million to help promote rowing in Sarasota. The state funding will be used for the Nathan Benderson Rowing Park facility.

Sarasota and Manatee counties are finalizing a bid to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships at the Benderson facility. The Federated International Sports Association is expected to announce the winning location in September.

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5 injured when driver ran red light in Sarasota Co.

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff
Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 3:19pm

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Authorities in Sarasota County are investigating a crash caused by a driver who ran a red light, injuring three adults and two children.

Authorities say the victims were taken to the hospital Saturday and appear to be in stable condition.

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Update: Sarasota deputies find missing person

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 3:01pm

Sarasota, Florida --  The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office have found the missing man, Derwood Bessler.  

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Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 11:55am
Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Clearwater, Florida -- From May 12 to May 18, people will have access to job opportunities through an online job fair targeting job seekers ages 14 to 24. 

The hiring event will span a four-county radius including Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas. 

“The virtual job fair is an opportunity to connect youth with employment so that they may gain the skills and experience necessary to become successful future members of the workforce,” said Edward Peachey, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas.

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