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Sarasota man wins $1.75 million lottery jackpot

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SARASOTA, Fla — A Sarasota man hit the jackpot for $1.75 million in a Triple Play lottery drawing.

According to the Florida Lottery, John Long, 68, claimed the winning ticket for the Jackpot Triple Play drawing held on October 24, 2023.

Long will receive a lump-sum payment of $1,006,498.50, making him an instant millionaire.

The Lottery said Long purchased the ticket at Dearborn Corner Market at 598 West Dearborn Street in Englewood.

The retailer received a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery for selling the winning ticket.

Pasco schools tell parents kindergartners must be potty-trained before class starts

District leaders were receiving reports at the start of the school year that nearly every elementary school had about 10 students who could not independently use the restroom.

Pasco schools tell parents kindergartners must be potty-trained before class starts