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Riverview senior Austin Katz won a silver medal in the 200-meter backstroke at the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships Aug. 24-27, in Maui. (courtesy)
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Sarasota Christian volleyball player Brooke Wagler recorded nine aces in the Blazers 3-1 victory versus St. Stephen’s Aug. 30.
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Riverview senior Keanan Dols and his Rams teammates will host the Riverview Invitational Sept. 10, at the Selby Aquatic Center.
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Riverview alum Richie James caught eight passes for 73 yards and a touchdown during Middle Tennessee State University’s 55-0 victory versus Alabama A&M Sept. 3.
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Riverview senior libero Samantha Norden recorded 23 digs and three aces in the Rams' 3-0 victory versus Lithia Newsome Sept. 7.
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Sarasota County commissioners today paved the way for a 103-room hotel next to Der Dutchman.
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The Sarasota County Commission has approved plans for a new hotel in the Pinecraft neighborhood.

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County Commission votes to limit Beach Road parking

Commissioners voted today to prohibit parking on Beach Road just north of the public beach between midnight and 5 a.m.

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The Sarasota County School Board identified eight finalists in their search for Superintendent Lori White's replacement.
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Sarasota County School Board has narrowed down the list of 49 superintendent candidates to a list of eight finalists.

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Despite resident pushback, Benderson seeks density increase

The County Commission will hold a hearing on Benderson Development's contested Siesta Promenade project in October.

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The city removed parking meters from downtown streets in 2011, but officials believe a new paid parking program can succeed.
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Despite protests from merchants and residents, the City Commission remains committed to its pursuit of a paid parking program in downtown Sarasota.

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Elite Airways will operate twice a week string in November.
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Sarasota-Bradenton airport lands new route to Maine

Elite Airways will operate flights to Portland, Maine starting Nov. 17.

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John Lege originally joined the city in 2013 as finance director.
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Finance Director John Lege will fill the role of assistant city manager as the city continues to expand its organizational structure.

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A duplex in Golden gate Point sold for $850,000 last month.
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Golden Gate Point property fetches $850,000

A 7,200-square-foot parcel on the 22-acre peninsula west of downtown Sarasota changed hands this month.

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City Parking Manager Mark Lyons will present formal plans for parking maters to city commissioners Tuesday.
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The Sarasota City Commission on Tuesday, will decide whether to direct staff to pursue buying 458 parking meters.

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