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Top Headlines: Tube Dude, Drowning, Your Favorite Sarasota Businesses

OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Sarasota Patch!

1. Small Businesses That Make Sarasota Awesome: Tell Us Your Favorites

In honor of National Small Business Week, we’d like to hear from you on which Sarasota area small businesses you just couldn’t live without.

2. Body Recovered in Gulf Off South Lido Beach

Authorities had been searching for a 19-year-old man who was last seen in distress in the water while swimming Saturday night.

3. 'Prolific Offenders' Face Jail Time For Weapons Charges, 'Mocking System'

One Bradenton man has been arrested 51 times but has never been to state prison.

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4. Sarasota's Nik Wallenda Set For Grand Canyon Walk

The high wire artist will attempt his most daring feat yet in a live televised event Sunday.

5. Tube Dude Opens on St. Armands Circle

Tube Dude moved from the building that housed Sarasota Hardware to St. Armands Circle.

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