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Michaela Mattes won state gold as a freshman, but she has bigger goals than that.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 14, 2019
Mooney swimmer chasing more than gold

A state title is nice, but Cougars freshman Michaela Mattes has more on her mind.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview cornerback Sambo Ung had three interceptions against Lake Nona. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 14, 2019
Riverview defense to be tested again

It passed challenge No. 1, intercepting Lake Nona six times Nov. 8. Can it repeat the performance?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Transportation is inspecting the severity of the damage to the overpass.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2019
Southbound I-75 closes after truck strikes overpass

A portion of Interstate 75 is closed at the Proctor Road overpass as crews inspect the bridge and assess the damage.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 13, 2019
Founders Garden Club blooms at annual luncheon

The annual Flower Talk was held on Nov. 13 at Art Ovation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2019
City announces temporary closure for Payne Park skate park

The skate park will close beginning Nov. 15 as the city considers two options for the future management of the facility.

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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • November 13, 2019
How to make budgets useful for taxpayers

State and local government budget reporting should shift away from inputs and focus on performance.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 12, 2019
Welcome back, Sarasota: 10 things you missed while you were away

A lot of news happened over the summer. Here's the best of it.

  • Sarasota
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At a Nov. 5 meeting, Todd Bowden initially offered to step down from the superintendent role in exchange for a 10-year executive director contract paying him $175,000 annually.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 11, 2019
Bowden agrees to part ways with school district

After the Sarasota County School Board put the superintendent on 30-day notice, a “mutual separation agreement” is set to bring an end to his tenure effective Dec. 31.

  • Sarasota
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The work at the playground is expected to continue through mid-December.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 11, 2019
Payne Park playground project begins Tuesday

The Circus Park Playground will be closed for about a month as the city works to resurface the grounds and upgrade landscaping.

  • Sarasota
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Lori Lockhart and Karen Howe
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Arlington Park takes center stage at Porchfest

The fourth annual event took place in Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
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Ralph Franklin, 99, cuts the birthday cake with a sword.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Marine Corps celebrate 244th birthday with a Sarasota gathering

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps gathered Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate birthday.

  • Sarasota
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Katie Dick, 9, picks out her new mug.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Bowls of Hope: A day for soup and appreciation

The 17th annual event was held on Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2019
Michael's On East delivers 425 lobsters to New College Foundation clambake

Lobster armies and therapy horses headline a busy week.

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Ryan Praerke and Kendra Simpkins, co-founders of Operation Warrior Resolution.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade salutes those who served

Young and old take part in the annual celebration of veterans.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 8, 2019
Riverview defense outscores offense in drubbing of Lake Nona

Defensive back Sambo Ung led the way with three interceptions and two touchdowns as Riverview waltzed into the regional semifinals.

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