Stormy weather approached Sarasota, local whiskey sour enthusiasts take little to no heed
Memories lounge, located on Tamiami Trail, was a spot for enthusiastic Sarasota residents during Hurricane Irma. Photo courtesy of Azia Keever.

Stormy weather approached Sarasota, local whiskey sour enthusiasts take little to no heed

A mere day before Hurricane Irma was predicted to make landfall in Florida, many residents of Sarasota had either evacuated or boarded up their homes and businesses. Like the others, Memories Lounge on Tamiami Trail was boarded up in preparation for the storm, but still…

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Banner revealed in defense of DACA recipients
The banner was revealed within hours of the announcement that President Trump intended to phase out DACA over the next six months. (Photo courtesy of Michala Head)

Banner revealed in defense of DACA recipients

Within hours of the announcement that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals would be phased out over the next six months,, a group consisting of both New College students and Sarasota-Manatee residents assembled outside of New College’s ACE building to reveal a banner reading “DEFEND…

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How Hurricane Irma affected pets and their owners
A U.S. Air Force member joins in relief efforts for pets affected by Hurricane Irma. Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force.

How Hurricane Irma affected pets and their owners

After learning that the strongest Atlantic basin hurricane ever recorded was headed directly for Florida, many packed up their belongings, filled up on gas and hastily left the state. Others needed to deal with an additional concern: the well-being of their pets. As most pet owners…

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Booker Middle launches hydroponics program

Devin Slegeski held a packet of lettuce seeds up to his eighth grade science class at Booker Middle and asked, “What am I holding here?” The kids responded with conviction: seeds – duh. “Wrong,” Slegeski said. “I’m holding $15,000.” That’s when everything clicked, Slegeski said.…

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