Champions of Sarasota Bay receive awards

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 9:59pm

Champions of Sarasota Bay receive awards

Sarasota, Florida - A lot of people think Sarasota Bay is beautiful, but only a few really work to preserve it. And that's why the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) created its Blue Dolphin Awards.

SBEP recently announced the 2013 Blue Dolphin recipients.

Don and Denise Elliott with the Sunbow Bay Condominium Association on Anna Maria Island created a Bay-friendly demonstration garden.

Sean Russell helped raise awareness about debris getting into the Bay by forming the non-profit group Stow It Don't Throw It Project.

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2013 Regional Science Fair winners presentation coming up

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 11:07am

2013 Regional Science Fair winners presentation coming up

Sarasota, Florida -- Sarasota County’s most promising young scientists, engineers, and inventors will be honored with monetary awards, other prizes, and – for two top-ranked high school students – a chance to compete on the international stage at the Regional Science, Engineering and Technology Fair Awards on April 30. The annual awards event will be held at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota with presentations starting at 6:00 p.m.

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New ban kicks panhandlers off streets of Sarasota today

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 7:48am

Sarasota, Florida -- It doesn't matter whether you're selling newspapers or just want a handout, starting Monday in the City of Sarasota, you'd better be off the streets.

As of Monday morning, panhandling along the side of the road or in the median is against the law in the city.

This is not a narrow ban. It applies to pretty much every situation that puts people out in traffic.

You can't go out to the road and ask for donations, ask for work, or sell things. You also can't hand things to people in cars, and they can't hand things out the window to you.

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Payne Park Tennis Center offers low summer rates

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 12:02pm

Payne Park Tennis Center offers low summer rates

Sarasota, Florida -- Sarasota County Parks and Recreation has announced a new summer low rate membership at Payne Park Tennis Center beginning May 1.

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Aggravated battery, police looking for more information

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 9:54am

Sarasota, Florida -- Police are investigating a case of aggravated battery where an argument turned physical.

The victims and suspects were involved in an argument around the 1700 block of South Tamiami Trail in Venice. One of the suspects produced an unknown cutting instrument that he used to slash and stab the victims causing injury to both.

Responding deputies took the suspects into custody shortly after their arrival. The victims were air-lifted to Blake Trauma Center in critical condition.

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Commission approves projects to help water quality

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 2:22pm

Commission approves projects to help water quality

Sarasota, Florida - The Sarasota County Commission has awarded construction contracts totaling $5.9 million for improvements to Beach Road drainage and Hudson Bayou water quality.

According to the county, the Beach Road project is designed to protect public health and safety by improving water quality at Siesta Beach. Plans call for improving the stormwater treatment system. The project includes the construction of a new one-acre detention pond. That project should be completed in November.

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National Drug Turn-in Event Saturday

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 5:34pm

Sarasota, Florida --Law enforcement agencies throughout Sarasota County will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) national event to “take back” and properly dispose of prescription medication on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has permanent drop boxes at the

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