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The Space Race: Longboater's precise engineering helped John Glenn fly high, return safely

Frank Cona and his team worked to develop a thermometer that could measure the temperature of the fuel to help Glenn return to Earth.

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Love without boundaries: How one Sarasota couple fought for family and acceptance

Brock Beason and Dave Edwards met in 1990. In 2002, they adopted a son, Matthew.

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Pauline Kozuch may not have built bombers during World War II, but she still felt compelled to “do her part.”Â
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The Home Front: Rosie the Riveters and plenty of other women were essential during war

Like her peers, Tara resident pitched in any way she could.

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In February, Mote release this male adult sea turtle, Sea Salt, off Lido Key.
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  • June 27, 2017
Mote recovers dead turtle off Lido Key

The approximately 175 pound adult male loggerhead turtle was removed from the beach by Lido Key lifeguards.

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Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.
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  • June 27, 2017
Riverview football gets new head coach

Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.

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  • June 26, 2017
Four county schools have new principals this year

Students at Brookside Middle, Heron Creek Middle, Emma E. Booker Elementary and Oak Park School can expect to see new faces on the first day of school.

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If the project is approved, Benderson will build a Starbucks at the corner of 25th Street and North Tamiami Trail.
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  • June 26, 2017
Benderson plans North Trail Starbucks

The developer is seeking the city’s approval to build a Starbucks at 2455 North Tamiami Trail.

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Izzy Rodriguez, a worker with ADS Environmental Services, washes away stucco and paint to reveal the building's original color.
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  • June 23, 2017
Historic courthouse restored to original state

The final phase of a decade-long restoration project is coming to an end, and the building’s original features soon will see the light of day.

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The agreement codifies a standard for sheltering individuals at the Salvation Army.
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  • June 22, 2017
City, ACLU settle homelessness case

An agreement outlines the conditions under which the city will offer shelter to homeless individuals.

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Makena Jenkins poses with her sand castle.
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  • June 22, 2017
Kids sculpt summer fun on Siesta

Sarasota Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources hosted a sand sculpting camp as part of its summer camp programming.

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  • June 22, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: June 22

Lou Newman captured this photo of rainbows over Sarasota from the 19th floor of Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay.

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County Commission asks for more choices before agreeing to higher tax rate

Not interested in a millage rate increase, commissioners asked to see what cuts to departmental budgets would look like.

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  • June 22, 2017
Booker principal earns state recognition

Booker High School Principal Rachel Shelley was named Florida’s 2017 Principal of the Year.

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A lifeguard at Siesta Beach watches swimmers, ready to help if needed.
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  • June 22, 2017
Water safety emphasized on Sarasota area beaches

In a community surrounded by the gulf, the bay and inland waterways, drownings are again a concern.

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A plateful of already painted rocks sit on a picnic table. The rocks will soon be hidden around Sarasota.
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  • June 22, 2017
An emerging group rocks Sarasota

Sarasota residents create, hide little treasures.

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