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Out of an abundance of caution, all ceiling tiles in the ticketing area at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport were removed following roof damage caused by Hurricane Ian. (Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 14, 2023
SRQ sets February passenger count record

Neary 400,000 passengers traveled through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport last month.

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Sarasota High girls lacrosse sophomore Ava Kozicky finished the season with 60 goals and 67 points.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The Sailors girls lacrosse sophomore scored her 100th career goal March 10 against Tampa Catholic.

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A rendering of One Park, which is planned to span across Quay Commons on blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 14, 2023
One Park debate may depend on one word: 'Adjacent'

A Planning Board member says the meaning of "adjacent" might determine whether One Park will be built as proposed over Quay Commons.

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Operation Green Light to help drivers reinstate licenses
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 14, 2023
Operation Green Light to help drivers reinstate licenses

The statewide program offers opportunities in Sarasota County for drivers to pay reduced fees and fines in March.

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Head of Dreamers Academy Cathy Rodriguez addresses the crowd
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  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 13, 2023
Dreamers Academy hosts first gala

The school's fundraiser supported the new construction of its outdoor learning area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Attacks on SMH unfounded, reprehensible
  • By Tramm Hudson
  • March 13, 2023
Attacks on SMH unfounded, reprehensible

Out-of-town agitators are using deceitful, defamatory and violent verbal abuse to seed distrust in Sarasota Memorial. Our community should not tolerate such ugly bullying.

  • Sarasota
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Jubilee Arts Baltimore Program Director Ashley "Ms. Black" Yates.
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  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 13, 2023
Orioles athletes join music artists for a good cause

Baseball lovers and music enthusiasts got together for the sixth annual Athletes and Artists Play for Kids charity event at Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 13, 2023
Motorcycle crash closes US 41 for several hours

Two people on a motorcycle suffered life-threatening injuries in an early Sunday morning crash that closed Tamiami Trail between 12th and 17th streets.

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The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 11, 2023
Seven-member committee to study future of Van Wezel

The Sarasota City Commission will select five diverse experts and two citizens to study the reuse of the 53-year-old bayfront venue.

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Sarp Kaya and Carol Danisi
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  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 10, 2023
Sarasota Chamber hosts its 2023 annual breakfast

Chamber members met March 10 to hear entrepreneurship lessons from the founder of Boom Chicka Pop.

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A rendering of One Park, which is planned to span across Quay Commons on blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 10, 2023
One Park hearing continued until April 12

Nearly five hours wasn't enough for the city's Planning Board to conclude a hearing on a request to amend the development agreement for The Quay. The controversial matter will continue in April.

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Floodplain marsh restoration creates important habitat for native plant and wildlife species, including threatened and endangered birds such as roseate spoonbills, resulting in enhanced wildlife viewing opportunities.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • March 10, 2023
Healthy floodplain marshes benefit natural and human communities

By removing invasive plants and restoring natural hydrology, ongoing habitat restoration efforts at Myakka River State Park are protecting this important natural community.

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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 9, 2023
No-swim advisory posted for Bird Key Beach

The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County has detected unacceptable levels of enterococcus bacteria in water quality testing at the beach off the Ringling Bridge.

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  • News
Cougars beach volleyball player Helena Hebda sends a shot over the net on Mooney's new courts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2023
Campus courts give Mooney beach volleyball a lift

The Cougars believe the courts will give the program an advantage and promote growth.

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Designating fentanyl as a WMD would increase overdoses
  • By Adrian Moore and Jacob James Rich
  • March 9, 2023
Designating fentanyl as a WMD would increase overdoses

Cracking down on drugs often has an unintended effect: The creation of more potent, and lethal, replacements.

  • Sarasota
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