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VOLUME 50, NO. 12
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
Rules to live by County decision opens up accessory-housing options. SEE PAGE 3
STAYING GOLD Courtesy photo
Marathon man runs for charity Sarasota resident Carlton Irvis, 28, is living by the motto “Just get there” as he prepares to run the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13. Irvis will also be raising money for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls while he does it. His goal is to raise $1,300. A bartender at Brewster’s Tavern, 1454 Main St., Irvis will donate half of his tips from his 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday shift toward his goal. Learn more at marathon.mercyhome. org/chicago2019/carltons2019-bank-of-americachicago-marathon.
Southside students match to honor two friends they’ve lost. PAGE 20 Whitney Elfstrom Whitney Elfstrom
Southside Elementary third graders Nora Olson and Natalia Pergolese wore gold Sept. 27 to raise money for cancer research and treatment.
Common ground Sarasota Police took part in national Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, an initiative that works to introduce the community to officers in a friendly environment. Police Chief Bernadette DiPino, who chatted with Doug Spencer (above) and others, said the event, which took place at a McDonald’s restaurant and a Starbucks coffee shop, allows people to have a positive interaction with police officers that builds trust within the community. “[This event] really shows police officers from a more human perspective because oftentimes when people see police officers, they [only] see the uniform,” DiPino said. “We want people to feel comfortable talking to us.”
Priorities shift to parks Commitment to new district helps staff focus on improvements. SEE PAGE 5 David Conway
The new playground at Pioneer Park opened Oct. 1.
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Shining a spotlight on female playwrights. INSIDE