Weekend Events, Mom Barred From Plane, Politician's 'Dummies' Comment Blasted

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top headlines from the past day:

• Weekend Events: Ren Fest, Strawberries and Jazz
• 1 Confirmed Death in Sarasota Home Explosion
• Armwood High Senior Charged in Wrong-Way Driving Incident
• Watch: Politician Blasted for Calling Slow Learners ‘Dummies’
• Breastfeeding Mom Barred from Plane Prompts Policy Change at US Airways
• Gas Smell Prompts Lowry Elementary Evacuation
• Man Shot While Standing at Bus Stop
• Central Avenue Building Can Be Saved, Officials Say
• Cops: Dad Broke Baby’s Arm
• Weekend Weather: What to Expect

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