The Sarasota Police department is offering a pill drop for area residents this Saturday.
The local organization for disabled children and adults was the recipient of a five thousand dollar grant.
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Genevieve Judge will serve Board Vice President for the Florida Law Enforcement Public Information Officers Association.
A National Night Out event will be held October 11.
I-75 southbound off-ramp and I-75 southbound on-ramp are closed at I-75/University Parkway Interchange in Sarasota/Bradenton.
The award from NOAA Fisheries will go toward Mote’s efforts as part of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
The new solid waste fee schedule goes into effect October 1.
Breaking: Mote Marine Laboratory plans to release Tucker B, a loggerhead sea turtle, on Friday.
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new household income data for the Sarasota and Bradenton areas.
EVO Athletics acquired Suncoast Volleyball Club to provide a family friendly destination for the community.
The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department earned FRPA's Excellence in Sports Tourism Award.
The year-round schedule will continue with old favorites and newly added events.
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Breaking: Sarasota County has announced the opening of several sandbag locations ahead of anticipated severe weather later this week.
The City has announced changes to garbage collection and recreational facility schedules as well as a commission meeting postponement.
The funds were granted to assist low income families with early childhood education.
Regions Bank representatives presented the school district with 32 pairs of sneakers and 175 pairs of socks for students.
"Recent state and national headlines are full of the algal bloom disaster now unfolding in South Florida, especially along our east coast."
The public is invited to the grand opening celebration of the BMX track at the Sarasota County Youth Athletic Complex on August 27.
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Children First eceived a $7,500 grant from the Eluned & Edward Russell Charitable Foundation to outfit a new infant and toddler classroom.
The fundraising event will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Patch wants to see Sarasota through your eyes!
The event will take place at Twin Lakes Park.
The $25,000 grant supports the Schooltime Performances: IMPROVing Communications Project.
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New "Red Carpet" at Busch Gardens, arrests for child porn and murder, sex offenders on the lam, and more on Florida Patch.
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Pokémon GO warnings and praise, terrifying performers needed and other stories from Florida Patch.
The ‘Community Conversation’ was intended to take place Wednesday night.
Police officers will hand out free books and ice cream to kids in North Sarasota on Wednesday.
A community meeting is being staged in Sarasota following recent events across the county involving law enforcement officers.
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The bridge will be off limits to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists for about a year.
Grilling hotline opens, celebs honor Orlando shooting victims, 4th of July weekend weather and other stories from Florida Patch.