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FL CARES Act Crackdown Ties 114 Fraud Cases To 1 Company: PatchPM

Powerboat race rebranded | Meteor shower | CARES Act fraud | Opera begins in person | 'Anti-Riot' law | Two teachers charged in 1 district.

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CARES Act Investigation Reveals $4M In Attempted Fraud

Of 200 CARES Act fraud cases in Sarasota County, officials said 114 were tied to one company.

Gov. DeSantis Signs Controversial 'Anti-Riot' Bill Into Law

The "Combating Public Disorder" law took effect Monday.

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Tom Brady, Recovering From Knee Surgery, Preps For Bucs Minicamp

The seven-time Super Bowl champion says he is looking forward to getting back to work.

Mayor, Police Chief Meet Bradenton Girl After Speeding Complaint

A letter to the mayor resulted in the installation of new signage in a Bradenton neighborhood.

Find out what's happening in Sarasotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival Rebrands As Summer Fest

One of Sarasota's biggest annual events has been renamed.

Substitute Charged With Battery On Student: Police

He told police he was "being playful" when he hit the 12-year-old as he was walking into school.

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