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The Riverview volleyball team celebrates its first district title since 2006.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Top-five 2016-2017 Sarasota high school moments

A team and individual state title were the standout successes for area schools.

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Sarasota Crew coxswain Jacob Shusko, Cian Grave, Travis Earp, Clark Dean, Shaw Bowman, C.J. Irving, Jeremy Lipford, Harrison Schofield and Andrew O’Grady.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.15.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.15.17

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Jamar Johnson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

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The home at 123 Osprey Point Drive sold for $1,975,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 15, 2017
Osprey Point Drive home sells for $1,975,000

Residential real estate transactions for May 29-June 2.

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Devin Beede, 17, led a project to build and install seating at Fruitville Road Park.
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  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2017
Boy Scout improves neighborhood park

Residents wanted to make some changes to Fruitville Road Park. Devin Beede, working to become an Eagle Scout, decided to help.

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  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2017
City refines St. Armands garage plans

There may be some lingering concerns, but city staff is optimistic the St. Armands parking garage project will be a success.

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County parks employee Ryan Murphy is working with Lido residents to raise public awareness regarding the importance of the dunes.
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  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2017
County shores up Lido dune protection

Officials are working to protect the dunes on Lido Beach in advance of the Fourth of July and Sarasota Power Boat Grand Prix.

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Carrie Boucher of the Royal Innovation Design Group sketches out the ideas shared at Tuesday's Downtown Improvement District workshop.
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  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2017
United We Stand: Downtown groups discuss joint marketing campaign

Historically, it's been hard to get downtown groups to work together — but now, they’re trying to establish a clearer identity for the area.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • June 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.15.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 14, 2017
Mote research on snook benefits the fish, the environment and the economy

By studying the best habitats for the fish, scientists hope to encourage homeowners to make "fish-friendly" decisions.

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Joe Gruters and the president
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  • Matt Walsh
  • June 14, 2017
Two of our own among top three for the Cabinet

Rep. Joe Gruters and homebuilder Pat Neal under consideration for CFO post under Scott.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 13, 2017
Selby campers lookout for adventure

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens kicks off its Camp Lookout summer camp with an excursion into Sarasota Bay.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 11, 2017
Doctors Hospital throws paw-sitive bash

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota hosted a carnival to benefit the Southeastern Guide Dogs on June 10.

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To apply, interested applicants must attend a mandatory workshop about the 7-month-long application process.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 11, 2017
County grants give neighborhoods opportunity for improvement

Groups of residents can apply for up to $10,000 to improve aspects of their community on the county's dime.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 9, 2017
Injured bird released back into wild after nearly 3-week rehab

A great blue heron was rescued May 22, after getting wrapped in fishing line and hanging upside down from a power line for hours.

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