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City Hall and the county administration building will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day.
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  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2020
County, city facilities to close for Presidents Day

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota announced a slate of closures for the Feb. 17 holiday, which will not affect trash collection.

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  • By Ken Shelin
  • February 13, 2020
My View: City lacks leadership in development issues

Commissioners, Planning Board members aren't experts on land-use.

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  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: February 13

Thomas Norton captured this juvenile brown pelican at North Jetty Beach in Nokomis.

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Algae turned the water green and killed marine life during the 2018 red tide outbreak. File photo
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 13, 2020
Film festival hopes to shed light on Florida's water quality

The festival will be held on March 11 at the Ringling College of Art and Design.

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Ex-Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley is the new offensive coordinator at Riverview High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Riverview football hires ex-NFL coach Todd Haley as offensive coordinator

The Rams wasted little time in replacing Jared Clark, who left to become the Cardinal Mooney head coach.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview High School head football coach Joshua Smithers is excited for the field to undergo renovations. Brynn Mechem
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 13, 2020
Riverview first of Sarasota schools to see track and field improvements

Riverview High School will be the first of Sarasota County Schools to receive an astroturf field and rubberized track.

  • Sarasota
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William Johnson, 6, passes a water bottle to a police robot.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Southside blooms during STEM night

Southside Elementary School hosted its first STEM night on Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
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Troy and Natalie Duquette during the 2019 Say I Do Again.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Love in Sarasota: Take a nontraditional approach

Beyond candy, roses and a card, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a uniquely Sarasota style.

  • Sarasota
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The survey will be open through the remainder of February.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota County seeks feedback on mental-health tax district

If approved, money from property taxes would be distributed to local organizations.

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Can John Means put together a full 2020 season? His quest to do so starts in spring training. Photo courtesy Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Still America's pastime

There are plenty of reasons to attend Orioles spring training games in 2020.

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Former Cardinal Mooney High quarterback Jared Clark is the Cougars' new head coach.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Former Cardinal Mooney quarterback comes home

Jared Clark is now leading the school's football program.

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Cameron Lynch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Cameron Lynch

The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse senior is expected to have a big 2020 season.

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Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is expected to break out in 2020. Photo by Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Orioles open spring games next weekend

Red Sox in town for Ed Smith Stadium opener on Feb. 23.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • February 13, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day

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Mary Anne Bowie, second from left, thinks the Arlington Park neighborhood can help lead a push for effective affordable housing solutions in Sarasota. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2020
Residents, activists to discuss housing strategies

The Jericho Project and the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association are hosting an event to identify actions that could help create a more affordable housing supply.

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