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Powerball Tonight: Are You Feeling Lucky?

Here are some things we thought you'd like to know today in Sarasota, including a child abuse charge, a Bucs blackout and when you might have a chance to boo Alex Rodriguez.

Child Neglect 

A woman was arrested Monday in connection with child abuse after her 18-month-old was found wandering around the neighborhood alone, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Bus Routes to Lakewood Ranch?

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Officials are considering the possibility of creating a MCAT route into Lakewood Ranch and they want to know what you think about the idea.

Powerball Fever

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The payoff is up to $425 million for tonight's Powerball drawing. For folks thinking of buying a ticket at the same Publix where Gloria Mackenzie bought the ticket that won the $590 million jackpot, here are 11 things more likely to happen than winning Powerball. But, if you still need to get a ticket here are nearby locations selling tickets on the Florida Lottery website.

Bucs Game Blacked Out

If you were hoping to catch Thursday night's Buccaneers preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, there's bad news. The game will be blacked out locally, according to TBO.com. You can watch a replay on WFLA at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night.

The good news is that there are plenty, and we mean plenty of good seats still available.

Want To Boo A-Rod?

Alex Rodriguez, who received a 211 game suspension from baseball, gets to play while he appeals the ruling. If you're looking for a chance to join thousands of other people at a stadium and yell your displeasure at him, you might get your chance at Tropicana Field in a few weeks. The Yankees play the Rays at The Trop starting on Aug. 23. Surely, we'll have seen some clever signs and chants from other fans by then.

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