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Jared Clark is the new football coach at Cardinal Mooney.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Cardinal Mooney names new football coach

The man for the job is a former Cougars quarterback.

  • Sarasota
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Sally Fernandez (left) and her husband/editor, Joe Fernandez, stand in their "conference room" by the pool at their Sarasota home.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 5, 2020
Author Fernandez talks high hopes for Max Ford movie, ideas for future projects

Sally Fernandez, award-winning author of the Max Ford trilogy, enjoys working at the intersection of fact and fiction.

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Queen Zabriskie, assistant professor of sociology
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 5, 2020
New College to host symposium

New College will hold its annual New Schools of Black Thought symposium on Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 5, 2020
Mothers Helping Mothers expands

Mothers Helping Mothers expanded into its building to 8,000 feet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Vogel tells the board why Florida School Board Association is the best choice.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 5, 2020
Sarasota School Board selects superintendent search firm

The board selected Florida School Board Association to lead the search for a new leader.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff
  • February 5, 2020
A New Year, A New Reason to Celebrate!

A New Year, A New Reason to Celebrate!

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  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Jon Bullas was named a top 50 coach by U.S. Kids Golf.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Laurel Oak golf instructor named top-50 kids coach nationally

Jon Bullas believes there's a different energy in the air when coaching young golfers.

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  • Sports
    In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2020
Fr. Gerry

Fr. Gerry passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, surrounded by his sisters and close friends.

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  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Bath & Racquet Club hoped to build 10 buildings, ranging in height from three to five stories, around the existing fitness center.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2020
Commission rejects Bath & Racquet Club plans

Although a proposed land use change drew support from a majority of the commission, a redevelopment plan for the fitness club won’t be moving forward.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 3, 2020
The Bay breaks ground on mangrove bayou walkway

The Bay Park Conservancy plans to finish the walkway in late summer.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota streets filled with music, runners

The sixth annual Sarasota Music Half Marathon took place on Feb. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eric Kaplan, co-trustee of the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 31, 2020
Flanzer Trust rolls out donation-matching program

Philanthropic organization hopes to encourage smaller donors to become active.

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  • News
The Bath & Racquet Club owners hope to build a residential community around the existing fitness center. If the city approves a comprehensive plan change Monday, a future hearing will consider a proposed rezone and site plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 31, 2020
City Commission to hear Bath & Racquet Club proposal

At Monday’s meeting, the board will also revisit a conversation about buying additional parkland near the Tahiti Park neighborhood.

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See It, Say It, Send It creator Kevin Angell stands in the app's new Sarasota office.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota app provides easy communication between law enforcement and public

See It, Say It, Send It uses location services to help citizens report suspicious activity and law enforcement deliver important information.

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The Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard will be turned into another coffee shop.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 30, 2020
Business possibilities brewing for Siesta’s Lelu Coffee

The owner will close the Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard but will pursue consulting and wholesale distribution.

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