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Sarasota County staff members Brenda Bair and Carolyn Brown discuss the Lido Beach restroom project Feb. 26.
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Sarasota County Commission delays Lido Beach project

Commissioners voted to move discussion of new restrooms at Ted Sperling Park to a March 6 meeting after hearing the $859,000 cost.

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Enforcement agencies jointly took Trae Ward into custody from a home in the 7000 block of 44th Court East, in the East County's Barrington Ridge neighborhood, this morning.
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Sarasota fugitive taken into custody in East County home

Authorities found the suspect in a home in Barrington Ridge, in the East County.

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Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid quotes Gandhi Feb. 26 while recognizing Deputy County Administrator Bill Little's retirement.
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Sarasota County renames building in honor of Bill Little

Sarasota County commissioners approved naming the building at 2200 Ringling Boulevard the William L. Little Health and Human Services Center.

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The tornado watch will remain in effect until 3 p.m. this afternoon for Sarasota County. Stock image.
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Hazardous weather watch in effect

The Tampa Bay area, including Sarasota, is under a tornado watch, lake wind advisory and a hazardous weather outlook.

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The bus was headed northbound on Gateway Avenue at 12:50 p.m. when the bus driver stopped for the red light at the intersection, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Purim Pandemonium at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El hosted a carnival, Saturday, Feb. 23, to celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Purim. In celebration, attendees dressed in costume, snacked on light food and played games. Other entertainment included a dunk tank and inflatable bounce houses.

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49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing
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Wal-mart Stores Inc. representatives seek support for their 98,000-square-foot supercenter planned for Ringling Boulevard, while opponents argue the project was not allowed in the city's zoning code.
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49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing

The public comment session of the Tuesday hearing could run more than four hours.

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Existing and proposed stop signs at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue. Courtesy image
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Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council approved a resolution for a four-way stop at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue Dec. 10, to slow non-resident traffic.

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Sarasota Pops Annual Gala 'Celebrating Love'

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Sarasota Exotic Car Fest 'Casino Royal'

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Students join Principal Rachel Shelley and Mayor Susan Atwell for the Harlem Shake.
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PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School Renaissance Rally

Students at Booker High School were honored at the Renaissance Rally Friday, Feb. 22 at the schools courtyard to showcase their hard work. Students with a 3.0 GPA or above were invited to participate in games, dancing, and a raffle for a 2002 Saturn SL. Mayor Susan Atwell handed the keys over to sophomore Megan Adams. 'I need to get my permit now and learn how to drive a manual,' said Adams smiling. Students wore different colored dog tags to represent their GPA. Students with a bronze tag had between a 3.0 and 3.5 GPA, silver 3.5 to 4.0, and students wearing a gold dog tag had a 4.0 or above. Community businesses like Publix, PPI Technologies and Best Buy donated gift cards, volunteer hours, and food.

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