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Amendment would allow legal use of fireworks

If approved, residents over the age of 18 would be able to use fireworks on July 4, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

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Sarasota teachers to see pay increase

Following a state directive, the base salary for starting teachers will be $47,500 and all other teachers will see a raise.

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County boosts limit on federal relief limit for individuals

The amount of grants for individual assistance doubled from $5,000 to $10,000.

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Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the USA Swimming Nationals at Stanford University in 2019. It was the sixth fastest time in the world last year. Courtesy photo.
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Lochte among those expected for the 2020 Toyota U.S. Open.

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Junior receiver Omari Hayes, here cutting through Southeast High's defense, is a key for Riverview's offense.
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Each team is in action Friday night.

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Members of the Sarasota High state champion swim team said they celebrated until 3 a.m.
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Prose and Kohn: Sailors boys swimmers win state title

They did so while winning zero individual gold medals.

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Ceremony participants posed for a photo.
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  • November 11, 2020
Veterans groups recognize service at Veterans Day ceremony

Supporters gathered at VFW Post 3233 on Nov. 11.

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Earlier today, the city of Sarasota shared images of flooding on Lido Key roads. The Sarasota Police Department later announced travel restrictions onto and off of the barrier islands. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
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The Sarasota Police Department announced it is limiting travel via the John Ringling Causeway and New Pass Bridge to residents and emergency traffic.

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The most recent warning was issued after a waterspout was identified offshore near Gulf Gate Estates at 4:58 p.m. Image via National Weather Service.
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  • November 11, 2020
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Sarasota Bay waters remained relatively calm on Wednesday, though heavy rains fell.
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  • November 11, 2020
Sarasota County encourages shelter in place

For now, residents are encouraged to say indoors or seek alternate evacuation plans to avoid COVID-19 exposure.

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  • November 11, 2020
Eta prompts early school closing in Sarasota

Manatee district says school buildings will close on Thursday and Friday, with distance learning still under way.

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After serving more than nine years as City Manager, Tom Barwin will leave his position as top administrator next month.
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  • November 10, 2020
City Manager Tom Barwin prepares retirement plan

Barwin, who has served in the city manager role since 2012, plans to discuss transition planning at a meeting next month.

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Facilities including the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex will be closed for Veterans Day.
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  • November 10, 2020
County, city announce Veterans Day closures

Administrative offices and most recreational facilities will be closed Wednesday.

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Following his positive COVID-19 test, Commissioner Kyle Scott Battie participated in his swearing-in via Zoom as the oath was administered in the commission chambers.
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  • November 10, 2020
Sarasota city commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

Kyle Scott Battie said he is in good spirits after a rapid test at City Hall led to his remote participation in his own swearing-in ceremony.

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John Annis with the Barancik Foundation read to children at Fruitville Elementary last year. Courtesy Photo.
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  • November 10, 2020
Reading initiative aims to 'fill buckets' online

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