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The county aims to revisit the topic of redistricting next month
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County to hire consultant for potential redistricting process

After reviewing a variety of options to base new district lines off of, commissioners directed staff to hire a consultant within the next month.

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A.G. Lafley, Cathy Layton, Ric Gregoria and Debra Jacobs pose around the board announcing The Patterson Foundation's contribution toward the first phase of the bayfront project.
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Patterson Foundation announces donation to The Bay

The foundation’s initial $2 million contribution could grow to $5 million as The Bay Park Conservancy embarks on the first phase of its park project.

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Brentwood Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
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The event will be at Brentwood Elementary, located at 2500 Vinson Avenue in Sarasota.

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Lido Pool to temporarily close

The pool, located at 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, will be closed for seven days.

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The parade begins on Main Street every year.
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Both opponents and supporters of the Sarasota Orchestra's proposal packed the commission chambers at City Hall on Monday.
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City Commission rejects orchestra's Payne Park vision

Although the Sarasota Orchestra said it was the only viable site in the city, the commission ruled out using the park property for a music hall.

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings 'Soul' to Art in the Ballpark

WBTT's Soul Crooners performed to a sold-out crowd at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium May 18.

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9-year-old struck and killed on way to Sarasota school

The boy was a third grade student at Brentwood Elementary School.

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Sarasota High graduates sail into the future

The 464 graduates gathered on the field at Charlie Cleland Stadium at Ihrig Field.

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Cardinal Mooney Catholic seniors say goodbye to high school days

More than 100 Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School seniors graduated at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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County identifies several funding priorities at budget workshop

The workshop primarily involved budget updates and reports from various Sarasota County departmental leaders.

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Margaret Good holds one of the mosaics she commissioned .
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  • May 17, 2019
Rep. Margaret Good commissions piece by Oak Park School students

The state representative commissioned a mosaic of the Florida state seal.

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Nancy Shapiro spotted the baby ospreys Orville and Wilbur from her Beau Ciel condo terrace on Sunday. (Courtesy photo)
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  • May 17, 2019
A Mother's Day surprise: Baby ospreys strike up conversation

One Sarasota resident spent Mother's Day photographing baby ospreys from her terrace.

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Korean War Veterans march down Main Street during the 2017 Memorial Day Parade.
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What to do in Sarasota on Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a few events to attend Memorial Day weekend to honor those who died in military service.

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