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ODA Coach Mike Matthews was named the Class 2A Coach of the Year by Florida Dairy Farmers.
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Thunder junior Logan Tribble and Coach Mike Matthews received their honors on Friday.

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Michael Moore shows the group the mock-ups of what the four-story aquarium will look like.
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Members heard a progress report on the new project planned for Benderson Park.

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Patricia Donnelly captured this photo of an osprey hunting for fish over a lake in Village Walk.

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In addition to sharing a preliminary concept image for a carousel in St. Armands Circle Park, the project team said the ride could be configured to reflect the area’s history and incorporate work from local artists. File image
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Amid criticism from nearby residents, the group behind a proposal to place a carousel in St. Armands Circle is asking for community input before city officials weigh in.

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Former Booker High boys basketball Coach Markus Black is leaving to become a graduate assistant at the University of Arkansas.
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Andre Johnson is the new boys basketball coach at Booker High.
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Former AD Phil Helmuth is retiring, while former boys basketball Coach Markus Black is taking a position at the University of Arkansas

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Jennifer Nzeza has been selected as the new Sarasota Middle School principal and will begin her position July 1.Â
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Jennifer Nzeza, who has served as principal at Southside Elementary since 2018, will be the new principal of Sarasota Middle School.

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Jake Ilardi represented the United States in Street Skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Three are already in, with more possibly to come.

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Julia Braz and her Stanford teammates finished second overall at the NCAA Rowing Championships after not being able to row together until April.
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A former Sarasota Crew rower's college career at Stanford was delayed by COVID-19 restrictions — but it worked out in the end.

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Commissioner Mike Moran, who brought forth the proposals, said it was time for the EDC to be held accountable.
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County Commission to begin rolling back EDC funds

Commissioners will stop tax funding to the EDC by 2024 and reallocate economic development incentive fund monies to the general fund budget.

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Face masks will be optional for the 2021-22 school year. Parents will decide what is best for their child.
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Parents make the call on school masks for next academic year

Sarasota School Board makes clear masks are optional for 2021-22 but backs off from requiring teachers to enforce parents' wishes.

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Dr. Sara Grivetti comes to the Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's from working for the state of Michigan director of the Bureau of Long-Term Services and Supports. Courtesy photo.
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Dr. Sara Grivetti will be the new CEO for the neurological disorder support nonprofit.

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