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Courtesy photo. Cadets practice with the software they will use during the CyberPatriot Competition in October.
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SMA cadets prepare for CyberPatriot competition.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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SANCA and staff both say Blacketter is otherwise a great leader, and the board will hear his side.

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The city of Sarasota started work on a new roundabout on Main Street at the end of July.
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The city of Sarasota’s newest roundabout at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Main Street will open partially this afternoon.

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Cardinal Mooney's Brooke Picchi and Keri McMahon go up for a block in the first set.
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Lady Cougars fall in four

After splitting the first two sets, the Cardinal Mooney volleyball team fell to Venice 3-1 Sept. 23.

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Elizabeth Voronina swam the leadoff leg of Sarasota's 200-yard medley A relay.
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Sailors edge past Tarpons

The Sarasota High boys and girls swim teams combined to beat Charlotte in a dual meet Sept. 23.

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Blue Pagoda building up for grabs

As U.S. Masters Swimming moves out, the blue pagoda-style structure will be open to interested parties.

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Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz has already won two races for the Blazers in his first season with the team.
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Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz won his second race of the season at the George Jenkins Holloway Park Jamboree Sept. 26.

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Sarasota Football Friday: Week 5

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Surfers hit the beach to Hang Ten for Autism

Compound Boardshop hosts 6th annual Hang Ten for Autism at Siesta Beach for Pinnacle Academy families.

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Thursday's special meeting will also include a broader discussion of the city-county relationship in advance of a November joint meeting.
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On Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss the county’s sudden decision to end the downtown Community Redevelopment Area — and how to adjust for the loss of what officials viewed as a crucial funding mechanism.

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Detert, pictured here with members at aTiger Bay Club meeting, will leave the Florida Senate and run for Sarasota County Commission.
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  • September 28, 2015
Detert makes County Commission bid official

Candidates begin submitting paperwork for local seats in 2016 — some may have more of a battle to fight than others.

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Courtesy photo. Mark Pritchett will take over as the new president and CEO for Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
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  • September 28, 2015
Gulf Coast Community Foundation names new CEO

Mark Pritchett will take over as president and CEO for Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

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  • September 28, 2015
ODA swims past Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams both posted victories against Northside Christian in district action Sept. 24.

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