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In Sarasota, Bradenton restaurant and bar news: Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Café, Mr. Wok, mullet smoker, St. Armands Oyster Bar, O&A Coffee. trib.al/z7PnmWm

Though the outside lanes of I-75 have reopened following a crash near Fruitville Road, delays should be expected, Bradenton police said. trib.al/1ZH8Px6

A 10-year-old boy was attacked by a shark while his family was snorkeling off the Florida Keys over the weekend. trib.al/mZZHBvH

The pass rusher became the first active NFL player to come out as gay last year when he played for the Las Vegas Raiders. trib.al/4JpvfgY

One of your neighbors published an article in the Business section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/VOoHSQ1

Dr. Chaundre Cross set sail from Naples on Aug. 10. After several days of searching, the Coast Guard suspended efforts to find him Sunday. trib.al/GGJ4HZX

Gov. DeSantis wants to hire retired first-responders and military veterans, who would receive bonuses to become teachers in Florida. trib.al/4E6lHdh

Former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, who removed Warren from his job. trib.al/nQCgV4U

The Greater St. Petersburg Area Awesome Original Second Time Arounders Marching Band​ enters its 41st season with a new band director. trib.al/LvMuV2Y

Three candidates are vying for the Republican nomination in the Manatee County District 6 race. Learn more about Carol Whitmore. trib.al/3ODa70k

Police are looking for a man who shot his fiancée in both her legs in Bradenton, police said. He might be heading to Tennessee. trib.al/NBCXAov

Three candidates are vying for the Republican nomination in the Manatee County District 6 race. Learn more about Carol Ann Felts. trib.al/WQtQVCI

A new Lifetime movie starring Thora Birch details the relationship between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie and the vlogger's death. trib.al/Rmxx6BG

Closed home sales also decreased in Sarasota and Manatee counties last month, the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee said. trib.al/xyDYGID

In Florida, about 93 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against polio. trib.al/B8jopRi

JC La Verde was seriously injured in an alligator attack while swimming in Lake Thonotosassa on Aug. 3. The attack was captured on video. trib.al/xk5ehQZ

Looking for something to do in the Tampa Bay area this weekend? Fashion’s Finest Tampa Bay, Tracy Morgan, Tampa Bay Tap Festival. trib.al/AbLfpHd

Both deaths were likely caused by the bacteria Vibrio, which is found in oysters. trib.al/MLs10vT

The driver lost control of her car while heading north on I-75 early Friday morning, Florida Highway Patrol said. trib.al/hJQwGDk

Two candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in the Manatee County District 6 race. Learn more about Charles B. Smith. trib.al/KogOALR