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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.
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  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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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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  • 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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  • Real Estate
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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  • Neighbors
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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  • Guest Author
  • April 14, 2019
My View: Why we need Mote's new aquarium

Mote’s proposed Science Education Aquarium in Benderson Park will further the region as a leading center for marine science, education and discoveries.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 13, 2019
Laurel Park neighbors gather for Tunes in the Park

The concert is held twice a year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
What happens if Sarasota's bayfront park becomes a center of constant activity, similar to what has occurred, say, at Cincinnati’s Fountain Park? (Courtesy image)
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 12, 2019
Sarasota's overall strategy: Whack-a-mole!

Monday’s City Commission meeting agenda — with votes on the Bay Park and Fruitville Road — illustrates a helter-skelter strategy, which is no strategy. Table the Fruitville Road vote.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This year’s Dick Vitale Gala will begin with a “Celebrity Meet & Greet Private Pre-Party” at 6 p.m. and include entertainment from Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, one of the original "Jersey Boys."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases more info on 2019 event

The gala will be held May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 12, 2019
Hounds hunt for egg-stra special prize in Arlington Park

Dogs of all sizes looked for prizes.

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