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Sarasota named one of the happiest cities in the U.S.

National Geographic ranked the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton region as the 14th happiest in the country.

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Now that most of the debris from Irma is cleaned up, the county is undergoing a review to analyze their response to the emergency.
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The review will be funded by area nonprofits, and will re-examine everything that happened during Irma to identify areas to improve in the future.

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The schools were placed on lockdown after a student was seen with a gun going to Riverview High School.

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Riverview volleyball takes district tournament crown

The Rams beat Newsome High in straight sets.

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Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 19

Nancy Jordan captured birds flying across the beach on Siesta Key at sunset.

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Sheriff's Office investigating alleged sexual battery near Riverview High

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The bike was found Oct. 18 in Sarasota. (Image courtesy the Sarasota Police Department).
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Paratriathlete's bicycle recovered

Sarasota police located the bicycle a week after they believe it was stolen.

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Bryan Song plays with a chess pieces between matches.
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Sarasota chess enthusiasts move to organize

Mark Hamel wants to unite Sarasota’s chess community, but first he needs to find it a home.

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The home at 1361 Harbor Drive recently sold for $2.5 million.
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Harbor Acres home sells for $2.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 2-6.

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Participants of farm's first goat yoga class practice yoga at Fruitville Grove.
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Sarasota farm welcomes local yogis

Fruitville Grove farm breaks away from the herd to offer unique yoga class.

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Ali Boyce sprints away from the Newsome High defense.
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Feeling 22: Riverview running back inspired by NFL legend

The 'brutal runner' has been dominant for the Rams this season.

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Jermaine Ziegler scored three different ways against DeSoto County High Oct. 13.
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Booker senior pulls off rare football feat

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The Riverview High freshman talks Miss Sarasota Softball and astronomy.

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Past and present Arlington Park Neighborhood Association board members Bobby Franske, Mary Anne Bowie, Carolyn Fishel, Nathan Wilson, DeeAnna Dowdle, Terry Langlois and Rachel Wilson.
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  • October 19, 2017
Arlington Park residents craft neighborhood map

The Arlington Park Neighborhood Association thinks a map will help identify areas for improvement and establish a better sense of community.

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Despite city staff's belief that paid parking could benefit downtown businesses, many merchants are still outspoken opponents of meters.
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  • October 19, 2017
City explores parking revenue options

Acknowledging that parking meters are an unpopular proposition, city leaders are researching other ways to cover parking operating expenses.

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