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First-grade students Frank Avalos, Ximena Franco-Martinez and Rodqueze Austin show off last year’s harvest at Alta Vista Elementary’s organic garden.
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Students will now be allowed to turn on electronic devices, such as smart phones and iPads, during approved class activities.

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Aug. 28 MORE VALUABLE THAN CASH 1 a.m. - 2500 block South Tamiami Trail. Burglary of a Structure. An unknown person broke into the office next to the bar at a local establishment. The suspect climbed through the window, and once inside, opened the door to the office and cut the large padlock on the safe. The suspect left the money in the safe, but removed a bottle of pinot noir from the storage room. The suspect drank half of the bottle and left the half-empty bottle.

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Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
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Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

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GWIZ, which emphasizes hands-on learning, will undergo significant renovations in an attempt to better meet the demands of the community and its visitors.
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GWIZ to undergo makeover

Under the direction of a new CEO, GWIZ aims to meet community demands, starting with a complete retrofit.

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Fresh on the heels of Sarasota High School's 51-6 victory Friday, Aug. 31 over Booker High School senior quarterback Hunter DeWitt, reflects on the game and looks forward to his final season as a Sailor.

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The area's first Trader Joe's grocery store will open Friday, Sept. 7.
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Sarasota prepares for premiere Trader Joe's grand opening

Sarasotans are eagerly anticipating the opening of the area's first Trader Joe's grocery store Friday, Sept. 7.

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Sarasota High School cornerback Quincy Battie, right, rushes after a turnover from Booker High School's offense in the first regular season game Friday, Aug. 31. The Sailors bested the Tornadoes 51-6.
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Sarasota High Sailors beat the Braden River Tornadoes 51-6 Friday, Aug. 31.

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Unit 1201 at 888 Blvd. of the Arts has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,315 square feet of living area. It sold for $606,000.
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  • September 6, 2012
Three-bedroom home on Casey Key sells for $1.2 million

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

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Three-bedroom home on Casey Key sells for $1.2 million

Three-bedroom home on Casey Key sells for $1.2 million

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Deborah McKinlay took this sunset photo off Fruitville Road in Sarasota.
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Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Deborah McKinlay took this sunset photo off Fruitville Road in Sarasota.

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Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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File photo. A group of homeless people gathers across the street from Five Points Park recently.
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  • September 4, 2012
Commission discusses increase in homeless arrests

Over the past four weeks, Sarasota police have made 55 arrests in the Five Points area related to vagrancy.

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