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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • David Conway
  • April 18, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.18.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 17, 2019
School Board continues debate on reserve fund calculations

As the school district enters deficit spending, board members stand divided regarding reserve fund calculations.

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  • Katie Johns
  • April 17, 2019
Tennis triumph

The Longboat Key Tennis Center's Men's 50s and 60s team won their Suncoast Tennis League division for the first time this year.

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Rev. Chris Wood carries the cross. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 16, 2019
Good Friday walk set to take over Main Street

Sarasota Ministerial Association hopes for 1,000 participants.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 16, 2019
City to give away 250 trees to Sarasota residents

The program, which is run in partneship with the Arbor Day Foundation and Florida Forest Service, will help reduce energy bills

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 16, 2019
Sarasota County Schools receives international award from University of Cambridge

The Cambridge Pathway curriculum serves all students levels K-12 in at least 32 states across the country.

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The City Commission questioned models that indicated traffic flow would not be negatively affected if a portion of Fruitville Road was reduced from four to two lanes.
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  • David Conway
  • April 16, 2019
Commission rejects Fruitville Road redesigns

Dissatisfied with both options city staff presented at a meeting Monday, the board declined to advance a Fruitville Road streetscape project.

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The Bay Park Conservancy plans to build out the bayfront project over the course of 15 to 20 years.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2019
City approves bayfront conservancy agreement

The City Commission unanimously endorsed a partnership empowering a private nonprofit to take the lead on the development of a public waterfront park.

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    In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Ralph Garland Morrison

Ralph Garland “Morry” Morrison, 92 of Sarasota, Florida went home to the Lord on March 12, 2019.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Richard David Nash

Richard D. Nash went to his eternal home on April 7th, 2019.

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    In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Rebecca J. Denison

Rebecca “Becky” J. Denison, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice House on Monday, April 8, 2019, after a ten-year battle with breast cancer.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 15, 2019
Student registration currently available for upcoming academic year

Parents and guardians may contact their school of choice for assistance in completing the registration form.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 15, 2019
'American Sherlock Holmes' home for sale on St. Armands

The home, previously owned by William J. Burns, is on the market for $3.75 million.

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Violinist Sandy Cameron played for the fundraiser towards the end of the night. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 15, 2019
Southside School Foundation for the Arts hits the right note

Sandy Cameron, a renowned violinist, played at an SSFA fundraiser on April 13.

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All of the bulldogs at the fashion show are up for adoption.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 14, 2019
The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime hosts a fun fashion show

The Bikinis, Bulldogs and Bloody Mary fashion show benefited Every Child.

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