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Adrien Lucas, Connie Deramo, Dennis Robertson and Guy DiLullo protest against potential development on the Quads ahead of Wednesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting, where plans for the land will be discussed.
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Sarasota County has controlled the land since 1985, and leaders approved a conservation easement for three of the four quadrants.

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Riverview sophomore Jacqueline Putrino won the Class 3A girls individual golf title at the state championships.
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Rams golfer remains unsatisfied after title win

Riverview's Jacqueline Putrino won the 3A girls golf individual state championship as a sophomore. Now what?

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Riverview senior quarterback Sean White said the team is feeling confident but needs to make sure it doesn't commit self-inflicted mistakes.
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Riverview High football knows what it is, and it isn't trying to change.

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Cardinal Mooney volleyball won its regional championship match against Calvary Christian in straight sets. Photo courtesy Chad Sutton.
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Cougars advance to volleyball semi-finals

Cardinal Mooney advances past Calvary Christian in straight sets.

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An easement along Beach Road, shown here in 2017, has maintained public access to the beach across the vacated right of way.
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  • November 6, 2019
Judge declares Beach Road charter amendment unconstitutional

The decision also struck down a portion of a second charter amendment restricting the county’s ability to sell parkland and water-adjacent rights of way.

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There's optimism the Sarasota-Manatee is making progress on affordable housing, but as community leaders pursue solutions, some questions and challenges remain.
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Experts say there's no sure-fire solution for fixing housing affordability, leading officials to pursue a variety of strategies. Will this multifaceted approach produce results?

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Diane McFarlin, Dean of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and former Community Foundation Board Chair.
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  • November 6, 2019
Community Foundation of Sarasota celebrates 40 years

The 40th anniversary breakfast was held on Nov. 6.

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The mobile baptism truck has visited 15 states.
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Baptism on the go

Time to Revive ministry travels throughout the United States with its Mobile Baptismal truck.

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Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki speaks at Tuesday's City Commission meeting.
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City Commission rejects Selby Gardens proposal

In a 3-2 vote, the board denied a comprehensive plan amendment necessary for the botanical garden to implement its master plan.

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A crowd of more than 50 showed up to the meeting.
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  • November 5, 2019
Sarasota County School Board puts Bowden on 30-day notice

The school board will decide whether to do nothing, reprimand, suspend or fire Superintendent Todd Bowden at a special meeting at 9 a.m. Dec. 10.

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The city and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before.
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  • November 5, 2019
City, county discuss staging for Big Pass dredge

The County Commission endorsed a plan to use Ted Sperling Park during the Lido Key renourishment project — but pushed for protections in case the project goes awry.

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The housing proposal would have applied to properties like Midtown Plaza, which formerly housed a Winn-Dixie grocery store.
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  • November 5, 2019
City rejects mixed-use proposal for commercial properties

Although commissioners declined to adopt a proposed zoning text amendment, the board directed staff to develop a new concept with a greater emphasis on affordable housing.

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Residents ride the Newtown Alive trolley. File Photo
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  • November 4, 2019
Newtown Alive trolley tour to add stop at Southside Elementary

The stop will honor Dorothye Smith, the first African American principal hired within Sarasota County's integrated school system.

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  • November 4, 2019
Sarasota streets, businesses to shut down for Veterans Day festivities

Streets affected by the Veterans Day Parade include Main Street, Osprey Avenue and First Street.

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