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After asking students and faculty for input on the master plan, Ringling College officials intend to discuss any changes with residents living near the north Sarasota campus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 21, 2019
After growth, Ringling College updates master plan

School officials are taking stock of changes that have taken place on-campus in the past few years as they plan for the future.

  • Sarasota
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Businesses such as Kawha Coffee have voluntarily switched to paper straws, but city officials are concerned about the costs associated with more stringent regulations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 21, 2019
City considers new rules on plastics

Before moving forward with new regulations, officials want to examine how any changes might affect businesses.

  • Sarasota
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Kathy Fraley and Jennifer Grondahl
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota Chamber swings into spring training

The Baltimore Orioles and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the beginning of spring training.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Seaplace takes in cabaret show

Marcy Downey performed a medley of songs by musical legends on Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Christ Church talks about its missions

More than 100 church members gathered for a barbecue dinner Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Ohana estate at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Ohana returns to market with lower price

Ohana has three pavilions, a tennis court, motor court and swimming pool

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Jim Brown leading efforts to fund Arts, Culture and Education Center
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Brown: Longboat theater talk is encouraging

Commissioner works to find new strategies to raising $18 million privately for art center project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By A.G. Lafley
  • February 20, 2019
My View: We have come a long way on Bayfront

Thanks to the voices of 50,000 individuals and the efforts of volunteers, The Bay park initiative is on the verge of a remarkable, first-of-its-kind achievement for the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tom Freiwald
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat group likes the idea of water quality summit

Summit plan is still in its infancy. Could be held in April

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The recreation center was donated by Murf Klauber.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Concept for a new rec center comes together

Goal is to get center concept plan approved this year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elementary students from all over the county come to check out the aquadome at Riverview High School.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 20, 2019
Riverview High project hooks fans of the undersea world

Students learn about research and marine biology while raising all sorts of marine life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
L. Boutique Spa, Voluspa candle, $35
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 20, 2019
Fashion Insider: Weekend Unwindings

Have the ultimate self-care day after a long weekend with these tips and tricks.

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Sergeant Duane Oakes (left), Officer Riccardo Erbacci (middle) and Sergeant Steve Kim (right). Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 20, 2019
Former Chicago officer joins Sarasota County Schools Police Department

According to SCSPD Police Chief Tim Enos, Riccardo Erbacci immediately applied for a position with the Sarasota County Schools Police Department upon being certified by the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rifka Glatz, a holocaust survivor, speaks to a crowd of students at Braden River Middle School.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 20, 2019
Braden River students hear somber lessons of Holocaust

The story Rifka Glatz shared with students at Braden River Middle School recently was deeply personal and moving. She shared how she survived the Holocaust.

  • East County
  • Schools
Teri Andrews, Co-Chairwomen Marisa Merlino and Robyn Didelot and Barbara Cruz
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 20, 2019
Caring hearts support mothers and infants program at First Step Sarasota

The Caring Hearts Luncheon was hosted Feb. 20 at Michael's On East.

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