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Three Sarasota teens killed in Ringling Causeway crash, police say

Victims were two brothers, 19 and 17 years of age, and a 15-year-old girl.

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Commissioners also considered the idea of downpayment assistance for residents in need of financial aid.
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  • June 19, 2019
County to organize workshop on affordable housing

To be scheduled in August or September, commissioners aim to take action on affordable housing by hosting an expert-led workshop.

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  • June 19, 2019
2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year winner Leonela Tase Sueiro receives warm welcome at SRQ airport

Leonela Tase Sueiro, the 2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year, had a big surprise waiting for her when she came home.

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This conceptual image shows the initial vision for building out the bayfront under the city's adopted master plan.
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  • June 19, 2019
The Bay receives $2 million donation

The anonymous gift will go toward establishing the first phase of a bayfront park project.

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  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County School Board approves new cell phone policy

The policy provides different regulations for students based on their educational stage.

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Commissioners specifically cited their desire to see an increased use in foot traffic as opposed to circulation use during the program. Photo by Cassidy Alexander.
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  • June 18, 2019
County plans to pursue pilot program for Sunday library hours

If introduced, the pilot program would introduce 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours at two local libraries.

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  • June 18, 2019
Arnold Simonsen remembered as a gentle giant with big heart

The Longboat resident who donated millions to various Sarasota organizations died at age 88.

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Frontier began flying out of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport last year.
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  • June 18, 2019
Frontier announces flights to Cincinnati

The seasonal route will begin in October. The carrier will also offer flights from Sarasota to Philadelphia later this year.

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Commissioners will continue their budget workshops and discussion on Wednesday, June 19.
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  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County expects to hold the line on tax rate

Sarasota County officials reviewed budget assumptions at their June 18 budget workshop, which included their annual discussion on the millage rate.

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Supporters of the resident group STOP wore red to Monday's meeting as part of an effort to expand the use of public hearings to review development proposals. The commission ultimately kept all existing review procedures in place.
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  • June 18, 2019
City Commission declines to change development review

Split on the best approach for reviewing proposed projects, commissioners left existing procedures in place, instead focusing on zoning code changes.

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  • June 17, 2019
Kids learn about marine life at ocean-themed camps

Around 900 kids will attend summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium this summer.

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  • June 15, 2019
Volunteers dive into Seagrass Survey in Sarasota Bay

About 100 people take part in fifth-annual event.

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  • June 14, 2019
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrates small businesses

Five local Sarasota business were awarded at the 2019 Small Business Awards on June 14.

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The city's April approval of the 18-story, 23-unit luxury condominium project will stand after Thursday's Planning Board meeting.
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  • June 14, 2019
Sarasota Planning Board denies Epoch appeal

The Planning Board unanimously determined a group of downtown residents lacked the standing to challenge city staff’s approval of a Gulfstream condo project.

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Volunteers Kaylynn Low and Lisa Johnson collect sea life from the bay at last year's survey
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  • June 14, 2019
Seagrass survey returns with free family-friendly festival

The event will take place at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.

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