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Top Headlines: 'Amish Mafia' Star's Sarasota DUI, Mystery Sinkhole, Walmart Plans

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1. 'Amish Mafia' Star Guilty of DUI In Sarasota

The latest episode of the hit Discovery series had filmed in Pinecraft, Sarasota's Amish and Mennonite community. Patch took a closer look at the reality TV and major media coverage of the village in our three-part series, Pinecraft in Prime Time.

2. Sarasota Sinkhole: Tourist Attraction – and Mystery

The Myakka Deep Hole is an alligator-filled sinkhole only seven miles from Interstate 75. It also is a mystery to scientists.

3. Sarasota Church Could Be Demolished To Build Walmart

Sarasota County Commission has rescheduled its public hearing for a rezone request to allow a Walmart Neighborhood Market for April 24. If approved, the developer would replace the River's Edge Community Church.

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4. Who Has The Best Sarasota Harlem Shake Video?

From the North Sarasota Library and Riverview High to the HuB and Men's Warehouse, Sarasota is doing the Harlem Shake.

Authorities are crediting three women with helping the victim, who was being beaten with a large stick and robbed last month on Pershing Avenue. The suspect is still at large.

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