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Sarasota weather page photo: September 2

Jacqui Grant captured this photo of sunflowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

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As the Florida Department of Education investigates the Sarasota County Schools mask policy and considers potential sanctions, the district is defending the school board’s right to adopt the regulations. File photo
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  • September 2, 2021
Sarasota County School Board responds to state’s mask mandate investigation

Although the Florida Department of Education has contended the mask requirement violates state regulations, the school district’s attorney argues it’s a permissible response to a health crisis.

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Although members of the Charter Review Committee had hoped for more community input at Monday’s meeting, the board indicated it would organize future opportunities for public engagement on important issues.
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  • September 2, 2021
Strong mayor? Commission oversight? Committee examines charter options

The Charter Review Committee has less than seven months to discuss potential changes to the city’s foundational governing document. Finished with preliminary work, the board’s about to dive in.

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The look of the proposed development at 307 S. Orange Ave. was the lone point of contention at a community workshop Wednesday, Aug. 25. Rendering via city of Sarasota.
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  • September 2, 2021
Developer shares update on Orange Avenue housing

Neighboring residents offered largely positive feedback to a proposed Burns Court project that borders Laurel Park.

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To achieve the necessary density for the proposed development, the applicant intends to purchase the rights to residential construction associated with the neighboring Sarasota Memorial Hospital building at 1743 Main St.
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  • September 2, 2021
Hotel, residential tower planned for mid-Main Street

A developer is asking the city to approve a 17-story building that exceeds the standard limits on height and density for downtown projects.

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  • September 1, 2021
Asolo Rep plans sale of elaborate costume inventory

After decades without a costume sale, Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its doors at their Koski Production Center, offering a bargain sale on elaborate costumes

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  • September 1, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jordyn Byrd

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball player led her team to a win against rival Riverview High.

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The two-story, 24,920-square-foot Gulf Gate Library opened in 2015. Funding was aided by the county's 1-cent surtax.
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  • September 1, 2021
County solicits public input on penny tax

For more than three decades, local governments have relied on a sales tax to fund major projects. Next year, the county will ask voters for another long-term endorsement of the program.

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  • August 31, 2021
Riverview-Braden River football game called off

The Rams have scheduled a different opponent but the Pirates have not.

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  • August 29, 2021
Casey Key home sells for $7 million

Property at 316 N. Casey Key Road was the top seller in the Sarasota area for the week of Aug. 16-20.

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  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota's mask mandate takes full effect Monday morning

Measure would send students home for non-compliance with rule.

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  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota High football scores late to beat Barron Collier

A T.J. McKay touchdown run gave the Sailors a 19-13 lead with 2:04 to play

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  • August 27, 2021
Jury trials on hold over COVID-19 concerns

12th Circuit's chief judge suspends proceedings.

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  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 26

Gordon Silver captured this photo of wildflowers at Myakka River State Park.

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Steve Scott says he's grateful to the Good Samaritan who administered CPR to him and wants to "pay it forward."
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  • Andréa Martone
  • August 26, 2021
Years later, Sarasota man wants to thank the 'angel' who saved him

2019 heart attack brings resident of Jefferson Center Retirement Home to new outlook.

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