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Riverview High School graduates 'say one last thank you'

The ceremony will filled with speeches from students thanking friends, family and teachers for their support.

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County announces presenters, session times for Water Quality Summit

The event is free and will be held from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on June 5 in Riverview High School’s auditorium.

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There were more than 100 citations issued in Sarasota County in 2018.

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Sarasota County officials want to make SCAT a more efficient but less costly system. One way to do that, according to an adviser, is to partner with Uber.

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Left to right: Jamie Molina, Ben Southerland, Emma Barishman, James McCormack, Erin Paxton, Liam Tanner and Liv. J Wilson are Florida Studio Theatre's acting apprentices.
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Sarasota’s Florida Studio Theatre encourages the creativity of young playwrights from around the world with Write a Play program.

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Sherry Packard captured this pretty bird at South Brohard Beach in Venice.

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The Senior Level 2 EVO Athletics cheer team that finished 16th at The D2 Summit (national championships).
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SSAS student helps cheer squad finish 16th at national championships

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences student Ava Custer helped her EVO Athletics cheer squad finish 16th at The D2 Summit national championships.

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Spring football gives programs hope heading into summer break

Spring football gives programs like Sarasota High, which beat Cardinal Mooney High 34-21, hope heading into summer break.

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This preliminary conceptual rendering shows the city's vision for redesigning Lemon Avenue with brick pavers and no curbs.
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City schedules Main Street intersection closure

The city has delayed the start of a Lemon Avenue streetscape project until May 28, at which point a segment of the downtown road will be closed for about a month.

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Mote has said county financial support is essential for making the five-story, 110,000-square-foot aquarium project a reality.
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County analysis of Mote project raises questions

A consultant challenged projections associated with a proposed aquarium project, but Mote officials remain optimistic about receiving county support.

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The Bay's proposal for a TIF district could steer $100 million in city and county property tax revenue into the construction of a waterfront park and a new performing arts center.
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Bayfront group works on public funding

The Bay Park Conservancy must navigate different priorities from city and county officials as it attempts to finance a waterfront park project.

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According to Swezey, his motivation and flexibility are what set him apart from other educators
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Teaching-award finalist helps pupils find a voice

Shane Swezey, a Sarasota educator and board-certified music therapist, uses music as more than just an instrument for fun.

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