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Gocio Elementary will be home to a pilot program this year aimed at getting kids started in school earlier.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

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All five board members agreed that getting involved in the legal suit would not be the best allocation of time and resources for Sarasota County.
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  • August 2, 2017
School Board votes not to join in lawsuit against the state

Several Florida school districts are suing the state over a bill that was passed this summer, but Sarasota board members agree — it's not the best use of the county's time and money.

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Land-use attorney Charlie Bailey is working to clarify the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow his client, Gary Kompothecras, to potentially build closer to the street on the Key than is currently allowed.
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  • August 2, 2017
Siesta Key hotel hits roadblock

Kompothecras seeks a legislative solution with the county to proceed with plans for project.

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The Cross College Alliance includes four institutions on the North Trail in Sarasota.
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  • August 2, 2017
College collaboration rebrands as Cross College Alliance

Formerly known as the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, the group hopes a new brand will help identify and promote its work.

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The pool at Lido Beach is open again.
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  • August 2, 2017
Lido pool reopens following lightning strike

On July 18, lightning struck a panel at the pool at Lido Beach. After closing for repairs, the pool is now open to the public again.

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Austin Katz was officially named to the USA Swimming 2017-218 national team on Sept. 2. File photo.
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  • August 1, 2017
Former Riverview High swimmer named to national team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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The Sarasota Police Department will provide another update regarding the shooting Monday.
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  • July 31, 2017
UPDATE: Woman dies following accidental shooting, police say

The Sarasota Police Department arrested Daniel Cortez-Reyez for manslaughter in conjunction with the accidental shooting death of his sister, Leticia Cortez.

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Tropical Storm Emily could bring up to 4 inches of rainfall to downtown Sarasota and the surrounding area on July 31.
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  • July 31, 2017
Tropical Storm Emily moves away from Sarasota

The storm strengthened overnight, and is expected to make landfall the afternoon of July 31.

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Talik Keaton. Courtesy photo.
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  • July 29, 2017
Booker WR/QB makes verbal commitment

The three-star prospect made the announcement via Twitter.

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  • July 28, 2017
Bayfront Westin hotel opens

Part of the Vue Sarasota Bay development, the 255-room Westin at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue opened today.

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  • July 28, 2017
Boys and Girls Club rocks the boat in first regatta

Intertape Polymer Group sponsors first Rock the Boat Regatta on July 28 at Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

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  • July 27, 2017
Alta Vista celebrates sixth annual Eagle Fest

Students, parents and staff celebrated the conclusion of the six-week Eagle Academy program with games, crafts and a book give away.

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At $5.1 million, the development sold for more than 10 percent above the original asking price. Image courtesy Ian Black Real Estate).
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  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota development sells for $5.1 million

Sale underscores demand for mulitfamily housing in the area.

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  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 27

Mary Tygh Parks photographed these limpkins sharing a bite to eat at Myakka River State Park.

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Anna Brugmann Kory Souza’s custom motorcycle sits in his Lawton Drive body shop. It’s one of the eight bikes that Lambert, Souza and their Sarasota team will take on the cross-country ride.
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  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota locals participate in cross-country charity ride

One local recounts how a 2,500 mile journey led her to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.

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