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Santa Heads to the North Port Aquatic Center
Santa is making a stop at the North Port Aquatic Center before his busiest night of the year. Families can join him for Swim with Santa from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 19, at 6205 W. Price Blvd. Splash alongside Santa, join in on holiday games and stop by the craft station to make something to keep or give as a gift. Families can take holiday photos at the photo station or poolside with Santa, then visit the concession stand for cookies and hot chocolate, two of Santa’s favorite treats. Each child will receive a specialty goody bag before heading home. Admission is $15 per child, and one supervising adult receives complimentary admission. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, and registration is required.
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Walk Forward tradition teaching Bay Haven students about civil rights history
SARASOTA, Fla. — Walking to school at Bay Haven of Basics Plus looked different on Thursday morning. They took the classroom outside for the annual Walk Forward: The Ruby Bridges Sarasota Initiative. It’s inspired by Ruby Bridges, who was the first African American child to attend a formerly all-white...
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Men’s Basketball Adds Johnny Lackaff for 2027-28
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced the signing of 6-3 point guard Johnny Lackaff to a Financial Aid Agreement (formerly known as National Letters of Intent) and will begin his college basketball career for the 2027-28 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome...
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Sarasota Police Department officers getting 3% raises this year, thanks to conclusion of collective bargaining
City Commission approves results of contract negotiations. With unanimous votes on Nov. 2, the Sarasota City Commission approved 3% cost-of-living increases this fiscal year for all patrol officers, sergeants, lieutenants and crime scene investigators with the Sarasota Police Department, effective as of Oct. 28. The action came in the board...
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Sarasota Medieval Fair returns for five weekends of jousting and entertainment
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Knights, performers and artisans are gathering in Myakka City for the Sarasota Medieval Fair, an annual event that combines medieval-themed entertainment with shopping, food and games. The fair is in its 22nd year and takes place at the Woods of Mallaranny, a wooded venue at 29847...
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Ohlrich the new mayor of Sarasota, with Ahearn-Koch serving as vice mayor
Entler formally joins City Commission during Nov. 6 special meeting. Along with a new commissioner, the City of Sarasota has a new mayor and a new vice mayor, thanks to votes taken during a special meeting of the board members on Nov. 6. With Flo Entler of Arlington Park replacing...