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The city of Sarasota will begin its final pass for hurricane debris collection on Nov. 25.
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  • November 22, 2024
Final debris collection pass for Sarasota residents begins Monday

More than 400,000 tons of hurricane-related debris have been collected so far within the city limit.

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Police officers responded to a lockdown initiated at Sarasota High School Nov. 22. It was determined to be a false alarm.
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Sarasota High was on a brief lockdown Friday, which was apparently a false alarm.

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Selby Gardens president and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki speaks at the opening ceremony of the first phase of the Master Plan.
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Selby Gardens embarks on Master Plan Phase 2

The capital campaign for building the second phase of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has reached 66% of its $60.9 million goal.

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Carmen Larson, left, reacts as principal Jennifer Nzeza announces her as the 2024 school counselor of the year.
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  • November 21, 2024
Sarasota Middle School surprises school counselor with national award

Carmen Larson was recognized as the country's counselor of the year by the American School Counselor Association.

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Most Sarasota County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
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  • November 21, 2024
Most Sarasota County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday

The holiday will also affect most county services.

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Some merchants have decided to close their stores on St. Armands Circle after two years of flood events.
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  • November 21, 2024
St. Armands leader asks city to revive its complete streets plan

Multiple flood events over two years leaves residents perplexed over drainage system as the "jewel of Sarasota" remains under water during its high season.

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The home at Oyster Bay Landings was built in 2015 and has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,030 square feet of living area.
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An Oyster Bay Landings home on Rebecca Lane tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

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Tyler and Maya Kirby.
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Son returns to operate plant-based coffee house his father founded

Simon's Coffee House, founded in 1991, has become a staple of plant-based dining in the Sarasota community.

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Christopher Laney says the labor market in Sarasota County is OK for the moment, but the forecast has clouds on the horizon.
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  • November 21, 2024
Sarasota's labor market may see big shortages

Market analyst says the area's aging population is not being replaced.

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White Sands Cabanas after Hurricane Helene
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  • November 21, 2024
Architecture Sarasota leads effort to repair historic buildings in wake of hurricanes

Its disaster recovery program "Restoring a Sense of Place" is helping buildings navigate challenges that include buildings code requirements.

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Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
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  • November 20, 2024
Allegiant announces eight new routes at SRQ

The new Allegiant flights coincide with the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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The former S.H. Kress store in downtown Sarasota is an example of a property that would be eligible to transfer its by-right developable height and density to a developer of a receiving site.
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  • November 20, 2024
Planning Board backs plan to trade height for historic preservation

The plan to allow owners of historic structures to sell development rights now goes before the Sarasota City Commission with requests for additional considerations.

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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo is overseeing the largest expansion in the airport's history.
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  • November 20, 2024
Piccolo to retire as SRQ CEO next year

After 30 years leading Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, a search firm has been contracted to recruit President and CEO Rick Piccolo's replacement.

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Climate Adaptation Center CEO Bob Bunting speaks at the 2024 Annual Florida Climate Conference.
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  • November 20, 2024
Climate Adaptation Center focuses annual conference on human health

At the Climate Adaptation Center's fourth annual Florida Climate Conference, climate and medical experts spoke about how climate change impacts human health.

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Scorned woman goes on vandalism spree at baby daddy's house
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  • November 20, 2024
Scorned woman goes on vandalism spree at baby daddy's house

After ex-boyfriend refuses an early-morning visit, a woman's rampage results in more than $4,000 in damage including someone else's car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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