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In the event of a catastrophic hurricane, Sarasota County has regional evacuation plan with Collier, Lee, Charlotte and Manatee counties
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Sarasota County re-evaluates approach to hurricane shelters

Following Hurricane Irma, Sarasota County officials have made organizational and structural changes to how they will approach the 2019 hurricane season.

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  • May 30, 2019
Red tide bills see mixed results in legislature

$3 million will be given every year for five years to Mote Marine Laboratory, but critics say more focus needs to be put on improving the county's water quality.

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BJ Ivey is headed to Florida Gulf Coast to be the director of basketball operations.
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  • May 30, 2019
Riverview boys basketball coach takes position at FGCU

Riverview High boys basketball coach BJ Ivey has accepted the director of basketball operations position at Florida Gulf Coast University.

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Booker's Jordan Clark weaves through the Riverview defense for a layup.
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Our columnist's favorite moments of the high school sports season

Our columnist Ryan Kohn's favorite moments of the high school sports season, including moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney.

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The implementation of the Rosemary Residential Overlay District created a spike in new construction. Now, residents and staff are hoping to refine the regulations for higher quality growth.
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  • May 30, 2019
Rosemary District zoning set for debate

Stakeholders hope new rules can address the neighborhood's needs amid an ongoing building boom.

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Palm Avenue residents have complained about the lack of setbacks required for new high-rise projects such as 624 Palm.
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  • May 30, 2019
City considers Palm Avenue setback changes

Responding to resident concern about new construction, staff members want to adjust the street's design standards.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.30.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Sarasota County prohibits fertilizer during the summer and requires at least 50 percent slow-release fertilizer during the rest of the year
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  • May 29, 2019
County reminds residents of upcoming fertilizer restrictions

Residents are encouraged to also refrain from blowing grass clipping in the direction of the road this summer.

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When the memorial is complete 67 reef balls will be placed in the water off Big Pass.
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  • May 28, 2019
Sarasota's Eternal Reefs honors lost submariners

The company will place 67 reef balls nine miles off Big Pass in memory of lost submarine crew members.

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Superintendent Todd Bowden says he is " optimistic the school district and SC/TA will agree on a new contract that benefits all ... employees"
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  • May 28, 2019
School district begins negotiations with Sarasota Classified Teachers Association

Certain positions within the district were paid below the regional average, according to a study conducted by Sarasota County Schools and Evergreen Solutions earlier this year.

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  • May 27, 2019
Sarasota Memorial Day Parade takes over Main Street

Sarasota residents and visitors lined Main Street for the annual Memorial Day Parade on May 27.

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  • May 25, 2019
Seafood and Music Festival hits St. Armands

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the event.

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Members of the Venice American Legion Post 159
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  • May 25, 2019
Sarasota National Cemetery hosts Memorial Day Tribute

Members of the Sarasota community take time out to mark Memorial Day.

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  • May 24, 2019
Temple Emanu-El honors men’s club

The temple celebrated its Brotherhood Shabbat on May 24.

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(Sarasota Police Photo) Firefighters work to extinguish the flames of a recyclable-collection truck in the Fire Points area of downtown this morning.
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  • May 24, 2019
Authorities reopen streets downtown after morning truck fire

Fire involves recyclable-collection truck.

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