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Pine View Association and Barnes and Noble created a Read-A-Thon for Sarasota kids

The event got kids up and excited about reading.

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The 14th Annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast honored Rachel Shelley and Jaime DiDomenico.

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Florida Art Education Association honors educator for her support in arts in education.

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Tom McGee captured this common gallinule family swimming together at Celery Fields.

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Sarabeth Kalajian is stepping down from her role as director of Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources after 35 years.
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Sarasota County Libraries does away with late fines

The Sarasota County Commission approved the initiative with a 5-0 vote.

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The Rams celebrate after beating rival Venice for the first time since 2016.
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Riverview volleyball beats rival power Venice for first time since 2016

The win gave the Rams confidence and chemistry moving forward.

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Brendan and Jay Roper are a freshman and cross country coach at Riverview High.
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Rams freshman Brendan Roper is posting impressive times while on a limited mileage plan.

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