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Courtesy photo. Carolyn Johnson was named the 2015 Boundary Crosser award by SCOPE.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 23, 2015
SCOPE announces 2015 Boundary Crosser award recipient

Carolyn Johnson will be honored with the 2015 Boundary Crosser award in September.

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Sarasota County homelessness consultant Robert Marbut speaks to the public during a community workshop in May.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 23, 2015
County revives homeless shelter talks

Sarasota County commissioners have asked staff to explore new alternatives for a 24-hour come-as-you-are shelter, and they plan to ask city commissioners for their input on the options.

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Cooking Matters Coordinator for All Faiths Food Bank Nancy Pantano serves up macaroni and cheese for families to sample.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 23, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank showcases tastes of summer

All Faiths Food Bank expanded the summer food assistance programs to include "tasting tables" with cooking demonstrations and recipes that coincide with the food offerings.

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Nicole Polivchak was one of six girls selected to represent Poland in the European Girls’ Team Championship.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2015
Par for the Course

Riverview High golfer Nicole Polivchak will compete for Poland in the European Girls’ Team Championship July 7 through July 11, in the Czech Republic.

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The city believes a portion of the State Street parking garage could be open as soon as July 29.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 22, 2015
UPDATE: Following delays, State Street garage completion scheduled for July

After encountering issues with utilities during construction this month, city staff is hopeful that the garage will be open for the Fourth of July weekend.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 22, 2015
Campers spend a week at Cat Depot Critter Camp

Children spend the week at Cat Depot learning about how to care for animals of all sizes throughout the summer.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 22, 2015
Sam Snead's building sells for $4.1 million

Two Bradenton pharmacy owners bought the former Sam Snead's American Grill and Comerica Bank building in Southside Village this month.

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Sarasota County consultant Robert Marbut, right, discusses homelessness during a May 28 open house.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 22, 2015
Homelessness consultant to discuss shelter options

Sarasota County commissioners will receive an update on the region’s progress in tackling homelessness from Robert Marbut Tuesday.

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ODA's Desmond Lindsay signed a $1.1 million contract with the New York Mets June 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 22, 2015
ODA slugger signs with Mets

Despite a hamstring injury, Desmond Lindsay reported to Port St. Lucie June 22 to begin training with the Mets.

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Turtle Inc. Founder Lexi Mariash and Jenny Townsend
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 20, 2015
Turtle Inc. putts for Mote

More than 100 people were in attendance for the first annual Turtle Inc. Mini-Golf Tournament Saturday morning at Evie’s Family Golf Center.

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10K Overall winner Danny Ching paddles along the course.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 20, 2015
SUP Championship splashes at Siesta Key

Competitors lined up along the shoreline with board and paddles in hand before racing into the waters for the Sarasota SUP Championships Saturday, June 20 at Siesta Key Beach.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2015
FYI Friday: Longboat Key aims to silence boaters

This week's FYI Friday features news about complaints on Longboat Key about rowdy boaters, downtown Sarasota sign issues and more!

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2015
Sarasota County budget set to fall 6%

Sarasota County’s preliminary budget for next fiscal year is slated to decrease roughly 6% over the previous year, but staff have estimated a 5% increase in general fund expenditures.

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Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores resident Jono Miller spoke about tree preservation at Wednesday's Save Our Sarasota meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 19, 2015
Save Our Sarasota works to empower residents to protect trees

At the group's first meeting Wednesday, residents questioned city staff and other leaders about the ways they could help cut down on growing problems threatening tree preservation.

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File photo. Broc and Kai Hudson competed in the 2014 Sarasota SUP Race Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 19, 2015
Weekend Best Bets: Sarasota SUP Championships

The Sarasota SUP Race Series is now a single race called the Sarasota SUP Championships. The races will still take place on Siesta Key Beach with several divisions for racers to compete Saturday, June 20.

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