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More than 5 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion — the majority of which are women and children.
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Rex Troche, a member of the Sarasota Police Department since 2002, has served as interim chief since August 2021.
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The city has launched a website and is now accepting submissions.
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Online real estate data company Stessa reviewed statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The Sarasota County Commission voted to stop awarding economic development incentive grants to businesses.
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Commissioners say the company's name hadn’t been made public at the time of the vote, so they were unaware that Rumble would receive the funding.
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The National Weather Service says the EF-1 tornado had 90 mph winds and lasted around 45 seconds.
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Theater companies and musical ensembles are restarting live performances after a crippling pandemic pause. In some states, artists find creative ways to get around laws that go against public health recommendations.
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The additional land will more than double the size of the existing Old Miakka Preserve, which is open to the public for hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
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Business owners and community members complain that the homeless and panhandlers are harassing visitors downtown.
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Starting this week, patrons will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry to all indoor shows.
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Safety measures like proof of vaccination will make customers feel more protected, the store's co-owner and legal counsel said.