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Top Headlines: 2003 Murder Arrest, Sewage Spill, Sweetbay Closes in Sarasota

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1. Man Charged in 2003 Killing of German Woman in Sarasota

John Alan Mellquist, who was renting a room in Anneliese Schweickardt's Sarasota home at the time of her disappearance, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

Crews have cleaned up the spill in a roadside ditch in the Center Gate Woods community, county officials said Monday.

3. Netflix Show 'House of Cards' Takes Swipe at Sarasota

Kevin Spacey's character knocks "McMansions in Sarasota that fall apart in 10 years" in an episode of the new political drama.

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4. Beneva Rd. Sweetbay Closes in Sarasota

The Sweetbay Supermarket at 501 N. Beneva Road, is scheduled to close Tuesday.

5. Orioles Fans Live Out Some Fantasy Baseball During Dream Week

Baltimore Orioles fans descended upon Sarasota last week to live the life of a pro ball player and received instructions from pros and retired O's.

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