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Memorial for Homeless Who Died Alone on the Streets
Sarasota observes National Homeless Persons Memorial Day
Stan Zimmerman, Patch Staff
Stan Zimmerman, Patch Staff
- Sarasota, FL
Stan Zimmerman has won awards from the National Press Club, the Society for Professional Journalists, the U.S. Naval Institute and the Florida Press Association for his writing and reporting. He is the author of four books, including most recently A History of Smuggling in Florida.
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4th-Generation Naval Officer Promoted
Unconditional Surrender ceremony drew from around the world.
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Startup Plays Volunteer Matchmaker
Volunteer Community Connections matches individuals with local organizations.
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Senior Friendship Centers Need Volunteers, Too
One of the city’s largest volunteer organizations has slots to fill.
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Manatee Pulls Plug on Red-Light Cameras For Now
Commissioners blame legislators for taking the bulk of the per ticket fines and forcing the county to take money from its depleted budget to make up for the costs of the program.
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High-End Kennel Approved Near Airport
Rip Van Winkle bowling alley near airport to become mega doggie daycare.
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Sidewalk to Johnson Middle School to be Completed
The sidewalk should be unbroken by the beginning of the next school year.
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The Most Horrible Fires Happen on Christmas
But the Sarasota County Fire Department says you can prevent those Christmas fires.
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Stand Up, Help Out the Art Center Sarasota
12 Days of Giving will offer ideas and opportunities for volunteering now, in the new year and beyond.
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Extra Hands Always Needed at One-Stop Center
Bradenton’s homeless benefit from the giving spirit of others
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New County Procurement Chief Asks for Help
Mark Thiele asked the opinions of a roomful of contractors.
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Preventing Homelessness is Part of One-Stop Effort
Helping people on the edge is key, but so is parking.
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High Schoolers Help 'Inform Families First'
Manatee High goes to bat to keep families informed when there is an accident or injury involving a teenager.
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Emergency Ops Center Choices Narrowed
Five sites are reduced to two for the county’s new bunker.
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County Decides on Sign for Nation’s #1 Beach
Seven months after “Dr. Beach” declared Siesta Key Beach the best in the USA, a sign is approved.
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Hot Gold and Stolen Metal in the Crosshairs
Sale of stolen goods hindered by new ordinances.
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Private Utilities Skip Annual Reports
Three of five private utilities are behind in their paperwork, one by seven years.
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An Education Leader Retires to Accolades for Her Work
Lynette Edwards received four rounds of applause and a standing ovation at her last school board meeting on Monday night.
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High Court Gets Term-Limit Case
The Florida Supreme Court will hear a case that could influence the re-election plans of County Commissioner Jon Thaxton.
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Siesta Beach Upgrade Poised For Rocket Ride
But only if county staffers can find $21.5 million for the ticket.
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