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Big Pass, seen here, would be the site of three total borrow areas from which to dredge sand, according to a proposed Army Corps project.
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  • Jack Short
  • September 22, 2015
Consultant bashes plans to dredge Big Pass

The draft calls for more information, alternative models and, in other circumstances, alternative borrowing sites for sand.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.24.15

Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.24.15

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Sarasota's varsity front row players, specifically hitters and blockers, use the Vert Coach technology during practice and in the weight room.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Technical Advantage

Sarasota High's Chad Sutton records his players' every jump in his Vert Coach data center. His players can see they're improving.

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The Riverview High volleyball team is now 10-1 on the season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Riverview wins three straight

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota, Tampa Alonso and Lakewood Ranch in its last three matches.

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Bryan Gagg
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 4

Four area teams opened their district seasons with losses this past week.

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Adam Bradtmueller
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.24.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.24.15

  • Sarasota
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Luca has a hard time staying awake though over three hours of public comment. He accompanied Kim Barr of Puppy Mill Project, an animal rights advocacy group that supports an ordinance banning retail pet sales in Sarasota, to Monday's commission meeting.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 21, 2015
Commissioners authorize public hearing on retail pet sales ban

Commissioners authorize public hearing on retail pet sales ban

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John Gilliam helps pick up plants donated by the Sarasota Garden Club for Habitat for Humanity Monday morning.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 21, 2015
Garden Club grows community with donations

Sarasota Garden Club makes plant donation to Habitat for Humanity and Tidewell Hospice.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 21, 2015
County, staff score high on citizen survey, with caveats

Commissioners are warned not to ignore numbers from certain demographics.

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Destiny Beckham and Sarah Macrae
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 19, 2015
A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival

Sarasota Opera hosted its 2nd annual A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Sarasota Opera.

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Mikaela Whaley and Camryn Marshall
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 19, 2015
Riverview students help keep Phillippi Creek clean

Students from the marine science club participate in International Coastal Cleanup Sept. 19.

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Mark and Annette Gabrick groove to "What is hip?"
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 18, 2015
Van Wezel brings the funk with Friday Fest

Reverend Barry and Funktastic Soul bring down the house with hits from Stevie Wonder and James Brown.

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FDOT was pleased with the results of the right turn lane at Fruitville Road during a trial period this spring.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2015
City Commission to discuss U.S. 41 median project

In an attempt to mitigate congestion and safety issues, the Florida Department of Transportation is planning a more permanent right turn lane at Fruitville Road.

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Drayton Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, Chairman of Visit Sarasota County.
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  • Jack Short
  • September 18, 2015
Visit Sarasota County elects new chairman, vice chairman

Key player in Bayfront 20:20 Drayton Saunders moves into top position on tourism advisory board

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The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of recovered property following the arrest.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2015
Man charged with burglary of more than $20,000 in property

The Sarasota Police Department issued a warrant for the man’s arrest earlier this week, charging him in connection to multiple car and boat robberies this month.

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