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  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 27, 2019
Mental health scan seeks to transform mental health care in Sarasota County

The scan found that there are over 10,000 untreated youth in the county, costing more than $86 million annually.

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SCSPD Sgt. Steve Kim greets students at Bay Haven & School of Basics Plus. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 26, 2019
Sarasota County Schools Police Department officially announces plans for growth and expansion

Currently, the SCSPD has a total of 28 sworn officers.

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Victim Advocate Coordinator Autumn Roppolo, GAL Child Advocate Manager Lynne Higgins, Sheriff Tom Knight, GAL Director Toni Latortue, GAL Advocate Manager Keith Hammond, Community Affairs Director Kaitlyn Perez, Col. Kurt Hoffman
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 26, 2019
Sheriff Tom Knight named 2019 Community Advocate Of The Year

In 2018, the Sheriff's Office collected more than 1,300 gifts and more than $3,700 in gift cards for GAL in a holiday toy drive.

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Competitors prepare to launch their vessel into the bay.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 26, 2019
Sails raised in Sarasota Bay during Flying Scot Midwinters

More than 50 sailing teams turned out for the event.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 26, 2019
School Board to consider a district-wide resolution to not arm teachers

At the March 26 workshop, board members also discussed bringing in officials from other school districts in order to learn more about similar resolutions that have passed elsewhere in the state.

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The inaugural tournament will benefit the foundation's general fund.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 26, 2019
Longboat Key Foundation to host inaugural golf tournament

The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on March 30.

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Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers cuts the ribbon on the pickleball courts.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 26, 2019
Resort at Longboat Key Club serves up new pickleball courts

The tennis courts near Portofino were converted into four pickleball courts following an increased interest in the game.

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Paid parking began in the garage on March 13.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 26, 2019
St. Armands leaders monitor paid parking

More than a month into the implementation of paid parking on St. Armands Circle, city officials continue to report positive trends.

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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 21, 2019
Tickets for Kids gives away tickets to "The Lion King"

The group will give away 25 tickets to Booker High School students.

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Tracey and Daniel Gonzalez spent four years looking for Leo, and they're not going to let him run away that easily!
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 21, 2019
Sarasota dog gets a helping hand from police officer

Sarasota Police Department officer helps return run away dog.

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Mary Freeman bids on a raffle item for the Best Grandmother package, which included children's books and movie tickets.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 21, 2019
St. Michael the Archangel's fashion show is a fanta-sea

The church is raising money for a new Parish center.

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Fire Station #13 is located on Siesta key and will be rebuilt as a two-story building.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 21, 2019
Sarasota County Fire Department progresses with plans to rebuild stations

Three stations in Siesta Key and Sarasota are next in line for upgrades.

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Mooney junior JP Jackson leaps to take a shot against ODA.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2019
Mooney boys lacrosse remains unsatisfied

The Cougars are 7-1, but believe their best is still ahead of them

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney freshman Madison Smithers looks to the basket for a layup against Sarasota Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2019
FHSAA announces new winter sports classifications

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: March 21

Sepp Gmuender captured this shot of the sun setting over Longboat Key from Sarasota near The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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