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  • July 11, 2019
Pack the Patrol Car returns

The Sarasota Police Department will collect school supplies through Aug. 2.

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  • July 11, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: July 11

Jeannie Sparks spots a bee hard at work at Celery Fields.

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Samantha Kahn began as Temple Sinai's new rabbi on July 1.
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  • July 11, 2019
Temple Sinai welcomes new rabbi

Samantha Kahn replaced Rabbi Geoff Huntting on July 1.

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Trinity Pitts, Aliciana Harvey-Lopez and Raven Peterson will perform as The Supremes .
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  • July 11, 2019
WBTT campers prepare for performance

Around 30 Stage of Discovery campers tried on their costumes for their upcoming July 14 performance.

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Nan Miller and her dog Lance regularly volunteer with the pet therapy program.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 11, 2019
Humane Society of Sarasota spreads puppy love

Nearly 100 volunteers provide pet therapy to various Sarasota County organizations.

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Christina Unkel worked the 2019 World Cup as Fox Sports' rules analyst.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 11, 2019
Sarasota referee talks working as TV rules analyst during World Cup telecasts

Sarasota referee Christina Unkel talks working as a Fox Sports TV rules analyst during the 2019 World Cup telecasts.

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Rudy Fraraccio is bringing old-school attitude to the Rams' head coaching position.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 11, 2019
New Rams basketball coach wants team to focus on routine, not going viral

New Riverview High Rams basketball coach Rudy Fraraccio wants team to focus on routine, not going viral

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Finance Director Kelly Strickland discusses the 2019-20 proposed budget at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday.
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  • David Conway
  • July 11, 2019
City budget prioritizes parks, police

Staff’s proposed $248.8 million budget for 2019-20 includes a flat operating millage rate, though a portion of property tax revenue could go to a new parks and recreation district.

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The proposed first phase of the bayfront project now includes an arcing pier, an open lawn area and a beach shoreline.
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  • David Conway
  • July 11, 2019
From concept to plan, Sarasota bayfront plan's details shift a bit

Nearly a year after the city adopted a vision for redesigning the bayfront, the proposed first phase of the public park project has undergone some changes.

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If it undertakes the 45-hole project, the city estimates it would close the Bobby Jones complex in April 2020 and reopen in October 2021.
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  • David Conway
  • July 11, 2019
City undecided on Bobby Jones plans

Facing the prospect of annual expenses exceeding $1.5 million, officials are considering options for renovating the municipal golf course.

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"The plan also compares operating statistics to other peer transit agencies," according to the county
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • July 10, 2019
SCAT welcomes public input at Transit Development Plan open houses

The TDP will consider and compare the impact of Uber and Lyft, as well as account for overall transit finances.

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The data-sharing agreement comes on the heels of the county's approval to open two libraries for Sunday hours
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • July 10, 2019
County and School Board OK library agreement

The initiative is specifically aimed at increasing digital-resource access for students and educators.

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Around 36,000 gallons were spilled into Grand Canal on Siesta Key.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 10, 2019
36,000 gallons of untreated sewage spills into Siesta Key canal

The Lockwood Ridge Booster station failed, causing the sewage to spill into Grand Canal.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • July 10, 2019
Commissioners propose slightly higher tax rate to pay off Legacy Trail bond

Pending final budget deliberations, no other alteration to the rate is expected.

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Zickafoose says she'd like a student body comprised evenly of 50% Spanish-dominant students and 50% English-dominant students
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • July 9, 2019
Lack of facility delays opening of county’s first dual-language charter school

Academy leaders have already notified the families of the more than 200 students who had pre-enrolled and registered for the fall

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