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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 15, 2021
Sarasota superintendent receives top marks

Sarasota schools superintendent was ranked as "highly effective" after his first year on the job, triggering performance-based pay increases.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 15, 2021
Wrong time for new tax

It makes little sense for the Sarasota County Commission to adopt a new tax for mental health services — especially when living costs are rising rapidly and the county is awash in federal cash.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 15, 2021
Kill the noise with kindness

When things go wrong, we call for government intervention. Perhaps some neighborly kindness can squelch the boisterous noise near Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 15, 2021
St. Armands master plan called for hotel 13 years ago

It goes without saying in Florida that any major development will spark vocal opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kids learn the ropes at the beginner class.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2021
Kids rock out at Music Compound summer camp

The weekly camp had students learning a number of instruments and musical styles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Leonard presented this conceptual drawing of a potential amphitheater in St. Armands Circle Park at a meeting on Wednesday, July 14. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2021
St. Armands group considers amphitheater in Circle

The St. Armands Business Improvement District is interested in exploring options for increasing activity in a park in the middle of the commercial zone.

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Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences Alessa Laczkoski and students Kila Sons and Sriva Boggavarapu say Tech Trek helps encourage a career in STEM.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 14, 2021
Camp encourages young girls to pursue STEM careers

Tech Trek accepts about 100 young, female students from around Florida. This year, six Sarasota County Schools students were chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness coming to Waterside Place, was the first to get the keys to his business.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 14, 2021
Business build-outs begin at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch

Excitement grows in Lakewood Ranch as Waterside Place business owners get their keys to begin their build-outs.

  • East County
  • News
Tina Bazell, Toni Auteri, Toni Coit and Bianca Scheip
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 14, 2021
After 40 years on St. Armands Circle, Toni's Too is still a constant in a changing world

European Alterations by Toni and Toni’s Too is on its third location, but loyal customers have followed at every turn.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High alumnus Vaun Brown was drafted in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 14, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Sailors baseball alumnus drafted by San Francisco

A Sarasota grad is drafted by the Giants, plus a check-in on other Sailors alumni and a big visit for a Riverview football player.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 14, 2021
Longboat Library has assigned summer reading for every type of bookworm

When the season's storms or humidity make outdoors a second choice, these titles will keep you going.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Percel, Dawn Bouck and Teresa Mast. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2021
Builders have the right stuff in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association stuffs backpacks for the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A six-classroom addition is being built at Braden River Middle School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2021
East Bradenton schools to see new and updated facilities

Several East County schools will see renovations and additions to ease overcrowding and update facilities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Manager Brian Bollas said the department expects construction on the S.R. 70 and I-75 project to be completed in November, weather permitting. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 14, 2021
FDOT expects I-75/S.R. 70 project to be completed in November

The $80.8 million project to improve the I-75/S.R. 70 interchange is running four to five months behind schedule.

  • East County
  • News
Selva Grill's dining room features blues and greens and a mural inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. Unlike the lounge, it accepts reservations. (Photo courtesy of Selva Grill)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 14, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Selva Grill brings Latin American flavors to Sarasota's UTC

Co-owner Jeremy Osment hopes to attract UTC customers with exotic dining experience.

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