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Jeffrey, a first grade student at Emma E. Booker Elementary, works through his school day at the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 11, 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs launch remote learning program

The program will provide support to about 252 remote learners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly McWilliams welcomes families to Alta Vista Elementary School. Harry Sayer
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2020
Sarasota teachers adjust to concurrent learning

Most teachers now have to cater to half their students on campus and another half online.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The height of the landfill in Phase 2 and Phase 3 could increase to 200 feet.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2020
County landfill height could increase to 200 feet

Portions of the county landfill could increase to 200 feet in height, which some property owners say could decrease the value of their land.

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  • September 10, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 10

Tom Connor captured this image of a bee hard at work in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
McKenna Flaherty committed to Florida State for beach volleyball on Aug. 1. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 10, 2020
Riverview volleyball player commits to dream school

The Rams junior is Tallahassee bound.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
British police car buff likes what he sees in Sarasota's design

Replica of a local police cruiser spotted in the Scottish highlands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lift Station 87 in Luke Wood Park has undergone a series of delays and revisions as the cost associated with the project has ballooned. Today, the structure is six months away from completion.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
Lift Station 87: What went wrong?

The city is commissioning an internal investigation into how a wastewater facility project took nearly a decade longer and $60 million more than originally anticipated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A developer is seeking the right to upzone land along Fourth Street, but there are no specific plans in place for the property yet.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
Downtown rezoning proposals draw compatibility concerns

With no set development plans, two property owners near the Rosemary District are seeking the right to build higher on their lots.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New College officials are attempting to tailor a push for increased enrollment to the school’s existing mission. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
New College continues to push for growth

Efforts to expand the student body haven’t gone as planned, but increased enrollment still remains atop the school’s to-do list.

  • Sarasota
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GK Real Estate filed preliminary plans with the city for the apartment project in August.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
Developer plots apartments on U.S. 301

GK Development plans to build 69 apartments on land just south of Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.10.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 9, 2020
Once again, I-4 is the key

Winning Florida’s electoral votes has been determined along Florida’s I-4 corridor. In this year’s election, the rise of independents and Pinellas and Seminole counties will be linchpins to victory.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 8, 2020
School board approves $503 million operating budget

With enrollment numbers still fluctuating, board members are unsure the effect it will have on the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The home at 3929 Higel Ave. was built in 2000 with five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 8,381 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 25-28.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 4, 2020
Sailors football runs away from North Port

Sarasota High defeated the Bobcats 38-9 on Friday night.

  • Sarasota
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