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The Axon Body 3 camera activates when a deputy pulls out a weapon, turns on flashing vehicle lights or comes close to a deputy with an activated camera. Photo courtesy Axon.
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The city of Sarasota is investing $3.66 million to outfit the Sarasota Police Department's patrol division with body cameras.

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City staff has already installed plexiglass dividers at the commission table in advance of a return to in-person meetings.
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City Commission prepares for in-person meetings

Elected officials are working with staff on health and safety protocols ahead of a return to City Hall next month.

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The sand fill work on Lido Key is progressing north toward the Lido Beach pavilion.
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The group Save our Siesta Sand 2 failed to convince a district court that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not thoroughly consider the environmental impacts of the project.

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Celery Fields is a popular walking location that is home to more than 240 bird species.
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Conservation easements granted for land near Celery Fields

Easements on three land parcels will keep development from encroaching on Celery Fields.

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The county landfill will increase to 200 feet in some portions, which will add 15 years to the lifespan.
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  • October 14, 2020
County landfill to increase to 200 feet

The height expansion will add 15 years to the life of the landfill.

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Patti Garrettson and Milo have been inseperable since his adoption —
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Pandemic pals make isolation not-so lonely

Pet adoptions were as popular as sourdough during the pandemic's early days, but cats and dogs weren't just a passing fad.

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Protestors for and against returning to school line up outside board chambers in July.
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Following protests, disruptive residents, meeting participants will be checked with a metal detector before entering chambers.

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Fruitville Grove celebrates October spirit with Pumpkin Festival

The monthlong festival has pumpkins and games of all sorts.

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Unit 10 condominium at 222 Beach Road was built in 1980, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,832 square feet of living area.
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Siesta Key condo sells for $3.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 28-Oct. 2.

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Temple Emanu-El hosts drive-in Sukkot celebration

The in-person event was held on Oct. 10.

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Pirates senior quarterback Shawqi Itraish warms up before taking on Booker.
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Braden River football shuts out Booker

The Pirates forced a running clock by halftime of their 42-0 win.

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Sarasota weather page photo: October 8

Amy Ouderkirk captured this screech owl perched on a palm in Sarasota.

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Jacqueline Putrino, here shooting onto the green at the Donald Ross Invitational, won the individual state girls golf title in 2019.
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  • October 8, 2020
Riverview girls golf believes it can take home a state title

The Rams finished third as a team last season.

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Allison Kukanza is the first female football player to score a point in Riverview High history.
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  • October 8, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Riverview High kicker makes history

Allison Kukanza is the first female football player to score a point for the Rams.

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