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Businesses such as Kawha Coffee have voluntarily switched to paper straws, but city officials are concerned about the costs associated with more stringent regulations.
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Students learn about research and marine biology while raising all sorts of marine life.

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Following a contentious morning school board workshop, board members approved of a contract extending Todd Bowden’s tenure to the 2022-2023 academic year.

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former Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, Orioles pitcher Mychal Givens, Orioles mascot "Bird," Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, Orioles pitcher Mike Wright Jr., and Madison Wright, a personal trainer and registered dietician.
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Jimmy Wales talks Wikipedia, future of internet in Sarasota

The Wikipedia founder shared his thoughts on internet accessibility, censorship and more as part of the RCLA Town Hall Lecture series.

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