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  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 24

Unusual wave-made sand formations were photographed at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key by Richard Wulterkens.

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The success center at Riverview High School is set up informally so students can move the seats into various configurations.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 24, 2019
Student Success Centers put focus on post-secondary life

The centers are located at Riverview High, North Port High and now Sarasota High.

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SRO Chip Cone and Ashton Elementary Principal Kristi Jarvis
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 24, 2019
Special guests serve kids lunch

School Lunch Week is a national initiative.

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  • Neighbors
Girls, Inc. recently installed more than 550 solar panels to help save on energy costs.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota County organizations launch sustainability initiative

Partners for Green Places offers nonprofits an energy audit to help save on energy costs.

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Jordyn Byrd and Anna Klemeyer practice blocking during practice.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball finds its groove as playoffs intensify

The Cougars were in a rut, then they weren't. What changed? Even the team doesn't know for sure.

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Debbie Robertson and Laura Clearie go through their routine. They won a silver medal for their duet performance.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Ladies win in unison

Sarasota masters swimmers take synchronized gold medal.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mike Dowling coached the Cardinal Mooney football team for 30 years. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Celebration of life for former Mooney coach set for this weekend

Mike Dowling, who also worked as a history teacher, died in April at age 70.

  • Sarasota
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Rachel Jarrett.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Jarrett

The Cardinal Mooney runner talks her next time goal and getting mentally prepared to race.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Project opponents and supporters packed the commission chambers at an advisory board hearing regarding the proposal in September.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 24, 2019
City Commission preps for Selby Gardens hearing

Sarasota officials are making arrangements in case a special hearing on the contentious master plan proposal runs long.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2019
Affordable Housing: How far can my dollar go?

For many in the Sarasota-Manatee area, the prospect of finding a reasonably priced home seems bleak.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2019
Affordable Housing: For developers, residential projects come with costs, risks

Homebuilders say the incentive to build affordable housing in Sarasota isn't strong enough for most companies.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.24.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 24, 2019
Affordable Housing: In common professions, wages prove insufficient

In nine of the 10 fastest-growing professions in Sarasota County, average income isn't enough to afford fair market rent for a one-bedroom apartment.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 23, 2019
Sarasota County School Board must leave a positive legacy

Superintendent Todd Bowden’s handling of the sexual harassment charges against the district COO demonstrates he is not a good fit, nor fit for the job.

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The Sarasota Orchestra announced last year it planned to move out of the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, but it has not yet selected a location to build a new concert hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2019
City renews conversation about Sarasota Orchestra venue

After the City Commission rejected a proposal to build a concert hall at Payne Park, some city officials want to reiterate their support for retaining the orchestra.

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