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The chamber was packed with Uber supporters Tuesday, with the majority of the crowd cheering the city's actions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2015
City moves to deregulate Uber, taxi services

Rather than add new regulations for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Sarasota City Commission will remove existing regulations on traditional vehicles-for-hire.

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  • News
The Army Corps indicated few changes to its plan in a response to the state.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 8, 2015
Army Corps responds to Big Pass questions

There is little in the Corps’ response the state that indicates major changes to the Lido Key renourishment project, which includes dredging up to three areas in Big Sarasota Pass.

  • Sarasota
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Uber has encouraged users to speak out against the proposed city ordinance at today's meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2015
Stage set for battle on city Uber regulations

As the city continues its attempt to update regulations on vehicles-for-hire, Uber is warning that a staff-endorsed ordinance would prevent the service from operating in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carolyn Johnson accepts the 2015 Boundary Crosser award from Cathy Layton and Dan Bailey.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2015
SCOPE honors Boundary Crosser Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson was awarded the 2015 SCOPE Boundary Crosser award for her years of community involvement.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Cross Country
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.10.15

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  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Riverview High volleyball team remained unbeaten with a 3-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch Sept. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2015
Riverview remains unbeaten

The Riverview High volleyball team improved to 5-0 with a 3-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 7, 2015
Set sail for the Labor Day Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosts the 69th annual Labor Day Regatta.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Natalie Gavrielov
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 5, 2015
Sarasota sets sail with Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron host the 69th annual Labor Day Regatta

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota freshman quarterback Bryan Gagg drops back for a pass in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2015
Sarasota runs past Booker

The Sarasota High football team earned its first win of the season with a 38-6 victory against Booker Sept. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA's Zach Szmania set a new school record in the 200 IM.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2015
ODA swimmers win Tri-Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams both beat Keswick Christian and St. Pete Canterbury School Sept. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Following the economic downturn — and a prolonged struggle for the golf industry in general — the city has searched for ways to draw more visitors to its municipal course.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 4, 2015
Bobby Jones committee makes the case for capital investment

The Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee agrees the course needs substantial improvement, but it remains undecided on whether a restoration to the original design is warranted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano. Nancy Hendricks, interim CEO Ron Gelbman and Andrea Feldmar of the Center for Building Hope.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 4, 2015
JFCS prepares to manage Center for Building Hope programs

Jewish Family and Children’s Services will step in to take over the Center for Building Hope services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County commissioners are seeking alternate means of enforcing protections on mangrove trees.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 4, 2015
County seeks authority of mangrove enforcement

Sarasota County commissioners will have to rely on the state to enforce mangrove violations, or apply for the authority to do so themselves, according to the 12th Circuit Court.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2015
SCS outlasts Braden River

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Braden River 3-2 in non-district action Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 3, 2015
Families come together for Phillippi spaghetti dinner

Phillippi Shores Elementary School hosted its Welcome Back Spaghetti dinner for students and families Thursday evening.

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