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Block some time out for health screenings
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Since I turned 40, my clinic has been sending me a slew of reminders about men’s health screenings. Are they really necessary?
Today in History: July 12, Disco Demolition Night
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EXPANDING: Longtime Englewood cemetery approved for growth, funeral home
VENICE — An Englewood cemetery is expanding its services and rebuilding from a hurricane, thanks to a unanimous vote of approval by the Sarasota County Commission on Tuesday.
New concepts for old hospital?
FUTURE OF HOSPITAL SITE: I drive by the former Venice hospital fairly often. I wonder what will eventually take that spot.
England beats Norway and Argentina takes on Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinals, in photos
England advanced to the World Cup semifinals on Saturday, getting two goals from Jude Bellingham to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami Gardens, Florida. In the final quarterfinal match of the tournament, Lionel Messi and Argentina took on Switzerland in Kansas…
One Extraordinary Photo: Red-clad Norway fans who have become a World Cup sensation
One of the most fun aspects of covering a World Cup for AP photojournalist Rebecca Blackwell is witnessing the jovial and inclusive celebrations by fans from so many different countries. The Norway fans are one of the groups that have…
Erling Haaland neutralized by England and subbed off late as Norway's World Cup run ends
Erling Haaland’s day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway’s run in the World Cup ended as well. Haaland was a nonfactor for much of his team’s quarterfinal against England on Saturday. Perhaps because of the strain…
Cops: Belligerence gets driver busted
VENICE — A Venice woman turned a traffic stop for running a red light into a trip to the Sarasota County Jail.
England scores in World Cup match with Norway after ball appears to hit camera cable over field
A goal kick in the England-Norway World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday appeared to have been clipped by a cable. Moments later, England's Jude Bellingham scored to tie the match. By rule, if the ball had been seen hitting the cable,…
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Jude Bellingham scored in extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s shot in the 93rd was his second of the game. The Real Madrid star is…