Top Headlines: Manatee Rider, Child Neglect, Sarasota Student's Invention

1. Woman Caught on Video Riding Manatee on Siesta Key

A news helicopter recently captured footage of the woman touching and riding one of the protected animals.

2. Sarasota Student Invents Computer Tool to Diagnose Leukemia

The 18-year-old high school senior has developed a cloud-based diagnostic tool for diagnosing an aggressive form of leukemia.

3. Referee Hurt in Sarasota Youth Football Brawl Talks to HBO

Jayme Ream, injured when he was attacked during a 2011 youth sports football game in Sarasota, was interviewed in Tuesday's episode of HBO's Real Sports.

4. What Should Replace This Bookstore in Sarasota?

This Borders on South Tamiami Trail closed in 2011. Do you miss it? What would you like to see occupy this space instead?

5. Two Charged With Neglect in 3-Year-Old's Death

The 3-year-old girl suffered "massive internal injuries" while in the care of her mother and another man, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports.

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