Sarasota, FL|News|
Selby Foundation Awards Selby Gardens $250K Grant For Master Plan
The grant will assist with the historic Palm Avenue renovations as part of the Gardens’ transformational plan for its Sarasota campus.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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A South Carolina native, Nikki is a journalist who covers the Southeast for Patch.com. A news junkie with a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, she strives to provide readers with as much relevant, local content as possible. Have a news tip? Send them to nikki.gaskins@patch.com.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County Celebrates Memorial Day With A New Pool
Pool fees will be waived over the Memorial Day weekend as the pool complex welcomes guests for the first time.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Art Museum To Offer Summer Programs For Teens
Teens in grades six through nine can take a variety of classes in drawing, painting, bookbinding, printmaking and ceramics.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee District Revises Graduation Schedule Due to Inclement Weather
Because rainy weather has the potential to impact high school graduations in Manatee County, the school district has updated the schedule.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Sheriff’s Office Phone Scam In Manatee County Under Investigation
Detectives are investigating recent reports of scams involving people pretending to be members of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
13-Year-Old Bradenton Teen Arrested In Football Shooting Incident
A football game was disrupted when a gun was fired during a fight between several teens. One is now in custody, police said.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Police To Hold Boating Safety Inspection Day Saturday
Sarasota police are spreading awareness about boating safety — especially as Memorial Day approaches, and many people will be on the water.
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Miami, FL|News|
Fallen Miami Police Officer Has Street Named After Him
Officer Jorge Sanchez of the Miami Police Department died in the line of duty on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Woman Robbed By Bethesda Parking Garage, Suspect Wanted: Police
Police said the suspect pulled up in a white car, approached a woman from behind, pointed a gun and demanded her purse before fleeing.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
3-Year-Old Silver Spring Toddler Killed In Crash, 5 Others Injured
The crash remains under investigation, according to Montgomery County police.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Medical Worker In Olney Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient Charged
Montgomery County police said they arrested Mir Asadullah Naqvi, 47, of Elliott City on Wednesday. They believe there may be other victims.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
2 Burglary Suspects Caught On Camera Breaking Into Bethesda Home
Montgomery County police hope the public can help them identify two people wanted for breaking into a home in Bethesda recently.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Excessive Heat Expected This Weekend In Montgomery County
With high temperatures expected this weekend, Montgomery County officials are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Gunshot Fired During High School Football Game In Manatee County
Police said a single gunshot was fired following a fight near the sidelines at a football game at Palmetto High School on Wednesday night.
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Miami, FL|News|
Monkeypox In U.S.: What Florida Residents Should Know
The health threat people are talking about in Florida this week isn’t so much COVID-19 but monkeypox. Here's what you should know.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Monkeypox In U.S.: What Georgia Residents Should Know
The health threat people are talking about in Georgia this week isn’t so much COVID-19 but monkeypox. Here's what you should know.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota's Ringling Boulevard To Be Transformed Into ‘Complete Street’
Work is set to begin next week on improvements to Ringling Boulevard to transform it into a finished street.
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Tampa, FL|News|
14 Florida Colleges Offer Best Value For Money
For students who want to stay in Florida to go to college, here are the 14 in the state that offer the most value, says Money magazine.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Under Armour CEO To Step Down From Baltimore-Based Company
Patrik Frisk will step down as president and chief executive officer of Under Armour on June 1.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota County Educator Named 2023 FL Teacher Of The Year Finalist
Dr. Jennifer Jaso, a sixth-grade teacher at Sarasota Middle School, is a finalist for the 2023 Florida Teacher of the Year award.
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