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Troche will be sworn in during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday at SPD headquarters.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 28, 2022
Troche sheds interim tag, named 13th Sarasota chief of police

After serving as interim chief since the retirement of Jim Rieser in August 2021, Rex Troche has been named SPD chief of police.

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  • April 28, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 28

MaryAnn Parks captured this dragonfly taking a rest in Myakka River State Park.

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Carroll the bear will be doing a paw painting demonstration during the Teddy Bear Tea Party May 7 at Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 28, 2022
It's tea time with mama bear at Myakka ranch

Conservation habitat facility Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City is hosting education and demonstration events with its bears.

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Sarasota High Coach Clyde Metcalf walks off the field after giving Sailors senior pitcher Conner Stewart some advice. Metcalf, the program's coach since 1982, said he is still having fun every night with the team.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High's Clyde Metcalf still has fun on the diamond

The high school baseball legend remains a source of unmatched insight — and unmatched ebullience.

  • Sarasota
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 28, 2022
Sailor Circus Academy students pay tribute to legacy at spring show

The circus's past and present were celebrated from April 22-24.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • April 28, 2022
Casey Key property sells for $4 million

A Casey Key home tops all transactions this week at $4 million.

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Art Davis handles a backhand volley. (File photo)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 28, 2022
Key Club's expansion leads to more pickleball access

Supply and demand plays out across town as the sport becomes increasingly popular.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • April 27, 2022
Goodwin should resign

School board Chair Jane Goodwin’s muzzling of a taxpayer has created a hostile environment that will deepen the public’s distrust and disrespect for the board.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Pen Women award annual scholarships

In total, 13 local students won for art, writing and music.

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Sam Klanot.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sam Klanot

Riverview High's junior baseball pitcher has a 1.91 season ERA.

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Marlon Brown served as city manager of Sarasota from 2021-2024.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 27, 2022
Clarity coming Friday on Sarasota police chief search

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown due to reveal whether he promotes from within or continues his search by Friday.

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Nels Matson ran 14-straight hours on a treadmill at Sarasota's F45 gym On April 22 and 23 as part of his training for a potential world-record run in August.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2022
Bradenton man prepares for attempt at world record cross-country run in August

Nels Matson will run from San Francisco to New York City in the name of late Navy SEAL Chris Campbell

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  • Blake Fussell
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: A prescription for trouble

Police reports from around Sarasota.

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Sarasota County received a second round of funding in January through the American Rescue Plan Act, which is expected to extend the rental and utilities assistance until 2025. (File photo)
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • April 27, 2022
Rental assistance fund hits milestone of $10 million disbursed

Sarasota County broadened eligibility for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 relief money in January.

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Sarasota's city seal was designed when the city was chartered un 1902.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 26, 2022
Residents invited to submit new Sarasota city seal design

Dating back to 1902, Sarasota's city seal has become antiquated. The public is invited to submit designs for a new seal through May 15.

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