SHAWNY ROBEY NAMED CEO AT FIRST STEP OF SARASOTA
Shawny Robey recently joined First Step of Sarasota as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. In her role
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9/11: 20 YEARS AGO IN THE HISTORY OF SARASOTA
It was Tuesday, September 11, 2001, when a second grade class at Emma E. Booker Elementary School experienced a
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Sarasota, We Want To Hear From You!
At The Bay, we’re building a public park on Sarasota Bay that welcomes the full diversity of our community. As
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2021-2022 season
Season to feature ‘Eubie!’ ‘Ruby,’ ‘Broadway in Black,’ a pair of one-act plays about Nell Carter and Muhammad Ali, and
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PLATINUM SUPERSTARS TO HOST DANCE SHOWCASE
The Platinum Superstars will present “A Trip Around the World Dance Showcase” on Saturday, July 24th. This unique event will
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SAACC Milestone Reached
SAACC President/CEO Vickie Oldham with the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Gulf Coast Florida members are inside the historic Leonard Reid House. Members presented Newtown Alive and the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition this year’s “Celebration of Service”Award in March and a $4,000 donation for its racial justice work.
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Sights & Scenes, Juneteenth 2021 – Newtown Sarasota
Images from Saturday June 19th 2021, Juneteenth events on old 27th St, Dr MLK, Newtown, Sarasota
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Booker High Announces Athletic Program Changes for Next School Year
SARASOTA COUNTY, June 9, 2021 – This week, Booker High School announced a shift in staffing for key positions within their athletic
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“Buck O’Neil: Right on Time”
One Week left to Experience the Life and Legacy of a Baseball Legend This week is the last chance to
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YVONNE MILLER PROMOTED TO MAJOR WITH MSO
Yvonne Miller has been promoted to the rank of Major with the Manatee Sheriff’s Office. She is the third African
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