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Sarasota ranks second in US in GoFundMe giving
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Sarasota ranks second in US in GoFundMe giving

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Sarasota High sophomore outside hitter Liza Collier lead the indoor volleyball team in kills in 2024.
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Myakka’s wildlife respond favorably to the habitat restoration zone, which prevents human disturbances and improves their habitats.
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The 5K begins.
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Hugh Culverhouse Jr. contributes $250,000 to the Church of the Redeemer

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Hayley Nau and Kevin Golumbeck have earned promotions at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
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Karen Holbrook will be succeeded by Brett Kemker, vice provost and regional vice chancellor for academic affairs and student success at USF Sarasota-Manatee, in an interim role.
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USF Sarasota-Manatee honors regional chancellor as she prepares to retire

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Sarasota neighborhoods light up for the holidays

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Junior forward David Young rises up for a layup during the Sarasota High boys varsity basketball practice on Dec. 3.
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Third-year Head Coach BJ Ivey has high hopes for his team this season.

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The saturated carpet in the Grand Foyer at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been replaced with polished concrete.
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Purple Ribbon Committee embarks on its last phase in January

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