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After three years, the fall festival at McIntosh Middle School has grown into something of a beloved staple of the season. https://t.co/3MxoIx3T2f
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The annual Sarasota event featured games, a petting zoo, food trucks, local vendors and other offerings.
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Longboat Key leaders check in with Sarasota County Commissioners and staff on design progress for the Town Center Green centerpiece. https://t.co/wsihgPfF85
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Community leaders from St. Armands Key also shared concerns about stormwater drainage during a joint meeting of Longboat Key and Sarasota County leaders.
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Traffic talk slows, but doesn't stop, site-plan approval for a proposed second high school in Lakewood Ranch.
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Some Manatee County commissioners argued that Lorraine Road should be widened before adding more traffic to the area.
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Water authority grants help students dive deep into learning about the underwater world. https://t.co/EB9hFuNnva
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The Southwest Florida Water Management District presented $3,000 to Lakewood Ranch High School and $2,500 to Bashaw Elementary School.
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Although the formal giving campaign has yet to start for Sarasota Orchestra’s Music Center, millions have already been donated. Most recently, Tom and Sherry Koski contributed $5 million. https://t.co/9zZH2RfPf0
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The gift from local philanthropic leaders Tom and Sherry Koski brings to $75 million in donations toward the planned Sarasota Orchestra Music Center.
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The Longboat Key Garden Club has a lot planned this season, but volunteer work isn't the only item on the to-do list. https://t.co/TryQxTFWzl
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Members of the Longboat Key Garden Club reconnected and started planning new beautification efforts at their first meeting of the season.
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It might have been cold, but pageantry and patriotism was on full display at Sarasota's Veterans Day Parade. https://t.co/g1YEGMAceq
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Amid cold weather, the parade featured various local organizations and clubs, schools and government departments.
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Minutes after being named mayor, Debbie Trice called hiring a city manager for Sarasota was “our number one task.’’ https://t.co/5ztPm8Y3JH
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After two years at the helm of the city, Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert has passed the gavel to Debbie Trice.
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Longboat Key celebrated veterans and a milestone anniversary in one sitting. https://t.co/BWDCoUCMmk
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Attendees at the combined Veterans Day and town anniversary celebration joined in singalongs and other holiday tributes to those who served.
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Back from a season-ending injury in 2024, quarterback Joel Morris led Booker High this year to a 9-1 campaign and another slot in the postseason. https://t.co/maDKkKsC7B
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Senior quarterback Joel Morris led the Tornadoes to a 9-1 regular season after suffering a season-ending leg injury in 2024.
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The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has a new leader, Jessica Muroff. https://t.co/UE4TmtEC0n
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The new leader, Jessica Muroff, has held leadership roles with United Way Suncoast and Girl Scouts of West Central Florida.
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Fundraising was in the bag at a recent Sisterhood for Good event in Lakewood Ranch. https://t.co/xN2GUbEJus
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A record 293 players showed up for the annual fundraiser at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.
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A group from Sarasota, including Michael Saunders, made waves in New York City at Hulaween, Bette Midler's annual benefit for her environmental nonprofit, the New York Restoration Project. https://t.co/5fOXz96tYR
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A Sarasota team dressed by Asolo Repertory Theatre won second place in the costume contest at Bette Midler's annual fundraiser for the New York Restoration Project.
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Patriotic colors and ideals were on display at Lakewood Ranch’s Tribute to Heroes parade and festivities. https://t.co/ZfxRC7VEt3
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The Lakewood Ranch event made its November debut after shifting from its traditional Memorial Day Weekend spot.
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With its return to St. Armands Circle after more than a year, Tommy Bahama reopened recently ingrand style. https://t.co/Lj5nBopqaC
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The combined restaurant and retail store invited guests to join in recognizing the official return after rebuilding from last year's hurricanes.
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Now a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, Kevin Gyurka has spent the better part of three years leaving opponents behind. https://t.co/gMoumzzQra
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Senior Kevin Gyurka has put his stamp on three Out-of-Door Academy sports programs.
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Sarasota County Schools is moving ahead with plans to add new educational programming and reduce capacity. https://t.co/RwacLiWovR
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Sarasota County Schools approves a plan to attract students and eliminate empty seats.
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Santa landed, and the Wallendas set a tight-rope record 180 feet off the ground as University Town Center launched the holiday season. https://t.co/PyunSN07s6
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High-wire artists Nik and Lijana Wallenda thrill thousands with a criss cross stunt, and then the parade floats through the mall area.
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With two historic buildings now restored, Sarasota’s Bay Park Conservancy turns its attention to finishing Phase 2 and planning for Phase 3. https://t.co/NYzfs0fz9i
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As Phase 2 work on The Bay park nears completion, planning for Phase 3 in underway to complete transformation of the 53-acre cite into Sarasota's signature park.
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Manatee County is expanding a system that allows fire-rescue vehicles to get green lights at key intersections, allowing first responders to arrive in less time. https://t.co/yKDl4ttUfI
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A successful trial run prompts broader rollout, including Lakewood Ranch intersections.
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