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Robins are one of several migratory birds that rely on resources locally during their winter journeys.
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  • Miri Hardy
  • February 16, 2023
Local nature key in hospitality for real-life snowbirds

In both public and private lands, native plants are critical for supporting these important winter visitors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A sign at Bayfront Park reminds drivers back-in parking is not permitted there. That could change at the city manager's discretion thanks to an ordinance amendment approved by the City Commission.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 16, 2023
City backs up repeal of back-in parking ban

Back-in parking will now be allowed in city-owned and -controlled parking facilities at the city manager's discretion.

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It was standing room only in January's attainable housing town hall as the Sarasota City Hall meeting chambers.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 16, 2023
Second attainable housing town hall set for March 1

The follow-up to the first town hall session in January will include strategies to encourage more affordable residences downtown.

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  • By Child Protection Center
  • February 16, 2023
Child Protection Center Expanding in North Port for Child Abuse Victims

In 2021, CPC purchased a large property in North Port, to meet the growing need of child abuse services post COVID pandemic. Recently, North Port was ranked the 2nd fastest growing city in the United States.

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Booker High girls basketball is headed back to the Final Four after a win over Academy of the Holy Names on Feb. 17.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2023
Tornadoes girls basketball whirls into regional finals

Booker High used lockdown defense to defeat Gibbs High 69-40 at home Feb. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Possible parking violator takes revenge on parking meter
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 15, 2023
Possible parking violator takes revenge on parking meter

Motor vehicle-related vandalism is the overarching theme to reports from the files of the Sarasota Police Department in this week’s Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Booker High girls basketball senior Leah DuBose.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Leah DuBose

The Booker High girls basketball senior is averaging 8.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

  • Sarasota
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No longer inexpensive
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 15, 2023
No longer inexpensive

Housing costs (and government) have made Florida expensive. A great reason to fix policies.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 15, 2023
Sarasota revisits street dining options

More than a dozen restaurants in the city still offer outside dining in parking spaces. Now they seek making the pandemic-era policy a permanent option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The annual Say 'I Do' Again vow renewal ceremony returns to Siesta Key on Valentine's Day.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • February 14, 2023
Married couples profess their love all over again on Siesta Key

Siesta Key's annual vow renewal ceremony gathers married couples to say "I Do" again.

  • Siesta Key
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(Photo via Breeze Airways)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 14, 2023
Breeze Airways adds new nonstop route from SRQ

Upstart low-fare Breeze Airways will offer a third nonstop route from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding Providence, Rhode Island, starting July 13.

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The St. Armands Business Improvement District will expire later this year unless it is renewed by Aug. 7
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 14, 2023
St. Armands property owners to make second bid to renew business district

Falling just short of a 10-year renewal of the St. Armands Business Improvement District, its board will begin the process for a second ballot for property owners on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
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Isha Pramudyasworo picks up her book from the Sarasota Ballet booth.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • February 13, 2023
Storybook Street brings literacy to life

Early Learning Coalition give families and their children books to grow their libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 13, 2023
Public invited to comment in SPD accreditation program

The Sarasota Police Department will undergo examination by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One northbound lane on U.S. 41 near the roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue will be closed 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for drainage construction.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 13, 2023
Daytime lane closure in effect Monday, Tuesday at Gulfstream roundabout

Ongoing construction at the new roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue will close a northbound lane on U.S. 41.

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