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Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson said she hopes to bring a positive environment to her students each day. Photo courtesy
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Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson was named the Sarasota County Teacher of the Year.

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St. Armands Circle used pedestrian crossing guards in early 2020 during an art show.
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Zero Empty Spaces has reconfigured storefronts such as this one in Hallandale Beach to create studio space for artists to rent on a month-to-month basis. Photo courtesy Zero Empty Spaces.
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Downtown Improvement District board member Mark Kauffman thinks an alternate design could allow for a Sarasota Orchestra venue near Payne Park while minimizing or eliminating the need to use parkland.
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Braden River's signing day. Photo courtesy Matt Nesser.
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The Ringling Trail concept design includes four different segments, all of which add protected bike lanes and enhanced landscaping to the road.
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Brian Will has assumed title of Sarasota Yacht Club's new Commodore. Courtesy Photo Emma Dodge.
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Brian Will's career included fighter jets, airliners and a love of the sea.

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Kingsley retiring from Sarasota Schools

Assistant Superintendent Laura Kingsley will retire in June after 35 years with the district. The district also named Harriet Moore as the new Director of Equity and Innovation.

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Elementary Education Executive Director Chris Renouf took a look at the garden with Gulf Gate students.
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