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Sarasota City Commission District 2: Martin Hyde

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Sarasota City Commission District 2: Jerry Wells

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Sarasota City Commission District 2: Don Patterson

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Mary Holmes honks her horn in protest of returning to schools.
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  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota schools shift back to school plans

Board members push back start of school date and mandate face coverings.

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Sarasota County Sheriff: Kurt Hoffman

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Sarasota County Sheriff: Paul Fern

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Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Hutchinson

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Edward Alley with his late wife, June LeBell
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  • July 14, 2020
Edward Alley remembered for passion for music, people

The music conductor, critic, advocate and leader was 85.

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The Sarasota School Board plans to delay the start of the school year to Aug. 31.
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  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota School Board plans to push back start date, mandate face coverings

Sarasota School Board members said pushing the start of school to Aug. 31 would give the district time to deal with COVID-19.

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Brennan Asplen is currently deputy superintendent in charge of academic and student services in the St. Johns County School District.
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  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota County Schools selects new superintendent

The Sarasota County School Board picked Brennan Asplen, a deputy superintendent in St. Johns County, to lead the district.

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Nicole McKenna, Emma Fabec, Emily Haywood, Jacob Meyer, Anthony Habas, Evan Schultz and Michael Burton all worked on the short film.
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  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy students win Sarasota Film Festival award

A Sarasota Military Academy student group's short film won a new award at the Sarasota Film Festival.

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Ahead of budget workshops later this month, some city officials have said they want to prepare for the worst-case scenario economically because of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19.
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  • July 14, 2020
City budget attempts to forecast an unclear future

Although the city is preparing to reduce spending and generate less revenue because of COVID-19, staff’s budget proposal attempts to stave off personnel cuts.

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  • July 13, 2020
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce launches small business initiative

The "SouRQ" initiative looks to help small retail and restaurant businesses.

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County Administrator Jonathan Lewis said the county is pausing some positions to help save money.
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  • July 13, 2020
County officials project millions in general fund losses due to COVID-19

Sarasota County leaders have proposed a budget of $323 million and a millage rate of 3.46 for fiscal year 2021.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • July 13, 2020
Burke-McGuire Engagement

Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire, who live on Siesta Key, happily announce their engagement.

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