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Paying tribute
The organizations plan to commemorate Dorothye Smith, the first African-American principal to be hired at an integrated Sarasota County school.
12/20/2019 By Shelby Schwartz
Safety
The organization is asking for $200,000 in state funding to make swimming lessons accessible to all kids.
Holidays
Offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1, 2020.
12/19/2019 By Staff
Philanthropy
The launch is in advance of the 2020 Giving Challenge.
Groundbreaking
The changes will double capacity for dogs and increase capacity for cats by 25 percent, allowing Nate’s Honor to save about 4,500 animals annually.
Grants
The funds will be used to support scholarships for high-risk children and classes and workshops at the agency’s Families First Institute.
Wage Gauge
If the amendment passes, minimum wage would increase to $10 per hour in September 2021, then by $1 per hour each September until 2026.
Memorial
Chuck Barancik and his wife, Margery, died in a car crash on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
Soul Cycle
The ride will include a stop at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop.
Awards
Lights in Bloom was selected as a nominee in November by an expert panel, and the public voted for the finalists.
12/16/2019 By Staff
Limelight
This inaugural event took place at the coming museum's site on Fruitville Road.
12/16/2019 Photography by Nancy Guth
Good Deeds
The company's Revival Session IPA and Leatherback Lager are available at local Winn Dixie stores now.
12/15/2019 By Staff
Prodigal Daughters offers rehabilitation for women suffering from addiction, human trafficking and abuse.
The Najmys have been active in giving and fundraising locally.
Road Work
Work for the project will continue along John Ringling Boulevard; however, crews expect to accomplish that work without extended lane closures.
12/14/2019 By Staff
The funds are in support of the food bank's mobile distribution and children, family and veterans programs.
12/13/2019 By Staff
The funds will be used to create an endowment fund for scholarships and to support the building of the school's new Offutt Art Studio.
12/11/2019 By Staff
Jobs
Park management will be interviewing for all open 2020 seasonal staff game-day positions.
12/10/2019 By Staff
Closures
For full library services, users can visit the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library in Newtown.
12/10/2019 Photography by Staff
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