Aug. 1 Daily Headlines

Daily Headlines
+Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet
CW's 'Breaking Pointe' lead character, Ian Tanzer, leaves Utah's Ballet West to join the Sarasota Ballet.

+Smooth waters: Joe Dobson
Joe Dobson founded the Sarasota Adaptive Rowing Program in 2011 to share his love of the sport with people of all physical abilities.

+Food fight commences at State Street garage
Though the State Street garage is still in the planning stage, a struggle has already begun over the usage of retail space and its implications for the future of downtown.

+Ritz-Carlton Beach unit sells for $3.35 million
The transaction is the building’s highest-priced sale in 18 months.

+Sheriff's Office announces results of saturation patrols
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 15 drivers for driving under the influence during July saturation patrols.

+Caragiulo announces bid for Barbetta's seat
Citing a desire for an economically sustainable county and frustration with the city, Paul Caragiulo will seek to succeed Joe Barbetta on the County Commission in 2014.