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Jacqueline Putrino won the 2021 Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship with an 18-foot putt. Photo courtesy Regina Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 11, 2021
State champion golfer gives another ace performance

Jacqueline Putrino followed her state title with a World Junior Championship win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lizzy Small.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 11, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lizzy Small

The Sarasota High softball pitcher talks her drop curve and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The club will be coached by current New College physics student Toni Ginsberg-Klemmt, who attended Pine View School and rowed with Sarasota Crew in her younger days.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 11, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Hit the water

New College student launches rowing club for area athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The state funded the barrier islands trolley program in an effort to offset some of the effects of imminent roundabout construction at Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 11, 2021
Trolley service to link downtown, barrier islands

The city, county and state are collaborating on a new public transportation route, though city officials are pushing to make it more expansive.

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As Sarasota County explores options for relocating the downtown SCAT transfer station, downtown stakeholders are advocating for a mixed-use facility on the site with parking and retail space.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 11, 2021
Downtown group explores future parking options

From Main Street parallel parking to a garage at the SCAT transfer station site, merchants and property owners are discussing long-term strategies for reshaping the city’s commercial center.

  • Sarasota
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Second grade student Jake Riley explores concepts such as probability and cause and effect with LEGO bricks.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 10, 2021
Venice Diocese updates to STREAM curriculum

Catholic students throughout Sarasota County will follow a curriculum plan that focuses on science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gulf Coast Community Foundation leaders hope the playbook will encourage and inform residents and policymakers on how to improve water quality.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 10, 2021
Foundation creates playbook to improve water quality

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation created a playbook that highlights 43 activities that could keep Sarasota’s waterways clean and healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Safe Children Coalition hopes to purchase and move into a new youth shelter when its current lease expires in 2023.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 10, 2021
Safe Children Coalition adjusts to COVID-19, aims for new shelter

The nonprofit had to navigate increased service and additional stress on its youth shelter.

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Jon Haskins is the new football coach at The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2021
ODA hires former Riverview High star as head football coach

Jon Haskins was a four-year starter at Stanford and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

  • East County
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The Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar at the Art Ovation hotel has drawn complaints from neighboring residents, though representatives for the property owner have pledged to work to address any issues. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 10, 2021
Art Ovation rooftop draws continued scrutiny

Following resident complaints, the city is working to enforce capacity limits and is prepared to take legal action if necessary.

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New College's Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt will be the coach of New Crew SRQ.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2021
New College of Florida, SANCA announce rowing partnership

Nathan Benderson Park will be the home of the New Crew SRQ club rowing team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
District leaders are considering the best way to hold end of the year events such as prom and graduation.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 9, 2021
School leaders consider end of the year tests, events

Administrators are considering options for state testing, graduation and prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Bay Park Conservancy hopes to have a substantial portion of the first phase of the park project open in the first quarter of 2021. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2021
Bayfront park plans move forward

The City Commission approved a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota despite some questions about park operations from residents of a nearby condominium.

  • Sarasota
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Rebecca Polizzi has spent months hand-crafting a series of plush dolls.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 9, 2021
Custom Characters: Rebecca Polizzi sells hand-knit plush figures at The Dark Side

Rebecca and Brian Polizzi have introduced the dolls to the local comic shop.

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