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Benderson Park turns pink for fight against cancer

An estimated 20,000 people participated in the 2017 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

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Sarasota football roundup: 10.27.17
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  • October 27, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.27.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.27.17

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  • October 27, 2017
Florida Highway Patrol to hold DUI Wolfpack Operation this weekend

There will be an increased law enforcement presence on area roads the Saturday before Halloween.

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Community Foundation President and CEO Roxie Jerde reads “Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures.”
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  • October 26, 2017
Community Foundation staff, donors read to Gocio students

The foundation partners with Gocio Elementary School to offer literacy and educational programs.

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The Sarasota Police Department is investigating mail theft from three Sarasota post offices.
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  • October 26, 2017
Police investigating mail theft in Sarasota

The city is investigating three instances of mail theft, and the county is investigating four reports.

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Menetrier may be driving in a Hyundai Elantra similar to the one in this image. (Courtesy the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.)
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  • October 26, 2017
Missing 89-year-old found safe

A Silver Alert was issued Tuesday night.

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The meetings will be held at Payne Park Auditorium and the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
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  • David Conway
  • October 26, 2017
City to host parks and recreation open houses

City staff is assessing the community demand for parks and recreation services as part of a master planning process.

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The east wing of the jail has inmates locked behind bars, representing an older ideology of how to punish crime.
  • By Cassidy Alexander & Anna Brugmann
  • October 26, 2017
Sheriff seeks decision on the future of the jail

With his jail population nearing its practical ceiling, Sheriff Tom Knight says an ideological question must first be answered before deciding how to proceed.

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Alex Amador Martinez outstretches his ribbon before writing his contributions to Patterson's piece.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 26, 2017
Students contribute to Community Foundation art installation

The the three-part piece represents the components of the foundation’s mission — community, donors and nonprofits.

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Isabel Traba was invited to a U.S. Swimming national select camp in Boulder, Co.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2017
Sarasota High swimmer resets for improved junior-year run

Isabel Traba's talent got her an invite to a USA Swimming select camp in Colorado.

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John Patella had an impact on countless youth football players with the Sarasota Ringling Redskins.
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  • October 26, 2017
Impact of youth football coach still felt in retirement

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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  • October 26, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.17

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Stephon Turner.
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  • October 26, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Stephon Turner

The Riverview High wide receiver talks the Ringling Redskins and transferring from Lakewood Ranch High.

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The home at 1535 Bay Point Drive recently sold for $3.65 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 26, 2017
Baypoint Park home sells for $3.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 9-13.

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A parking garage with rooftop restaurant is one of the changes outlined in a master plan for Selby Gardens.
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  • David Conway
  • October 26, 2017
Selby Gardens presents plans to residents

Selby Gardens is gathering feedback from neighbors as a prelude to a $67 million campus renovation.

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