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Cardinal Mooney huddles after scoring a goal in its regional semifinal win against Gulf Coast High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is excited about the future

The Cougars' historic season ended in the regional finals, but they believe this is only the beginning.

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Jaasiel Torres repeated as the Class 4A boys high jump champion at the Florida High School Athletic Association track and field championships at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2018
Sarasota High's Torres repeats as state high jump champ

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Tony Register.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tony Register

The Booker junior talks his hustle and his dream vacation to Hollywood.

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The home at 875 Siesta Key Circle recently sold for $2.05 million. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,423 square feet of living area.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 10, 2018
Siesta Beach home sells for $2.05 million

Siesta Beach real estate on Siesta Key in Sarasota

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Bill Waddill, managing director of The Bay Sarasota, said the bayfront redevelopment could use 15 to 20 different funding sources.
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  • David Conway
  • May 10, 2018
County discusses bayfront financing option

The Bay Sarasota has approached Sarasota County about using property tax revenue to fund a bayfront redevelopment project.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • May 10, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.10.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 9, 2018
County comfortable with proposal to end downtown CRA dispute

The city is seeking $2.63 million from the county to fund four specific projects. County commissioners are on board so far.

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Darrel Nicholson advocated for the multi-use trail, specifically to get kids to school safely.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 9, 2018
Planned road in Osprey switching to multi-use trail

Bay Acres Avenue was due for a future extension, but now the land owner is asking the county for permission to put a trail there instead.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 9, 2018
Leadership Sarasota class presents community project

The 2018 Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class unveiled its community service project, a Serenity Garden at the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center .

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  • Emily Walsh
  • May 9, 2018
The opioid crisis here is real — and big

Manatee County has the highest opioid death rate in the state. Even so, local efforts to combat it are making some progress.

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Sarasota High Principal David Jones argues in favor of the expanded School Avenue closure at Tuesday's joint meeting of the City Commission and School Board.
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2018
City Commission, School Board discuss School Avenue closure

Sarasota County Schools wants to close a segment of School Avenue that cuts through Sarasota High School, but some nearby residents in neighborhoods such as Alta Vista question the merits of the proposal.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 8, 2018
JFCS recognizes local veterans serving the community

JFCS of the Suncoast celebrates veteran heroes who continue to serve others during its annual Tribute to Veterans Services to Community Awards Luncheon on May 8.

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The city wants to dredge Big Pass to renourish critically eroded portions of Lido Key, but Siesta Key residents remain opposed to the project.
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2018
Judge recommends approving Big Pass dredge permit

A Florida administrative judge says the state should permit the city of Sarasota's proposed Lido Key renourishment project, despite protests from Siesta Key residents.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Sarasota Veg Fest celebrates eco-friendly living

Solutionary Events brought first ever Veg Fest to Sarasota on May 5.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Seagrass Survey and Festival celebrates the Sarasota Bay

The fourth annual Sarasota Bay Seagrass Survey and Festival brings volunteers to study the bay at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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