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SUPT. CHARLES DAVIS BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor Members of the community are invited to attend a free, family friendly community fair. The event will take place on Saturday, August 24th, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the College Hill Church Of God In Christ, corner of N. 30thStreet and

BY ERRDAISHA FLOYD When I tell people that I am a prison abolitionist, their first response is usually, What about the rapists and murderers Immediately, I think to the Marshall Project report that found that 58 of inmates who alleged they were raped in prison say correctional officers did it, and respond, well we

The YMCA fitness facilities in Sarasota that were slated to close will now be saved and so are the employees who were expecting to be laid off. The Sarasota Family YMCA is keeping both the Frank G. Berlin and Evalyn Sadlier Jone fitness centers open after its board voted to keep the two facilities through the Dreamers Academy, the Save Our Y and Project Stoked initiatives. Project Stoked is a not-for-profit corporation that makes social impact investments. The original board members will

The nonprofit is suing the business after it stopped making payments on Jan. 1, 2019.

Low-cost air carrier Sun Country Airlines is launching a nonstop seasonal service from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota to the Sarasota and Bradenton area. The airline, based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, will start the service this winter from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to the MinneapolisSt. Paul International Airport. Fares are as low as $79 one-way. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is a high-demand destination that visitors and locals have been requesting

By Rachael Ramchand In Florida, serious water quality issues have been occurring for quite some time. In the Tampa Bay Area, water goat devices are usedto capture garbage that flows out of storm water discharge areas, preventing debris from polluting and causing damage to the ecosystem. These devices strain the water, collecting hundreds of pounds of garbage, which would have ended up in the water if not blocked. The water goats are managed by Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and adopted by Phi Theta Kappa a group that cleans the water goats monthly. There are 13 water goat devices in the area, and according to the Tampa Bay Times, in the month of May, these water goat devices each caught, on average, 142 pounds of garbage last year 73 percent of which were plastic bottles. This environmental issue that is threatening Floridas waters can be largely due to laws that were passed, stating that cities are not allowed to ban the use of plastic bags, containers nor plastic foam. Fortunately, there are ways to help combat this environmentally-threatening issue, and the local advocates in Tampa have already begun. The prevention of plastic pollution in the Tampa Bay Area initially began ...

By: Francisco Navarro The era of using fossil fuels as a major resource is over, and the planet is begging us to commit to renewable energy. The journey ahead will be one of extreme difficulties, but if we make the effort and start switching to easily accessible clean energy solutions, we can start making a difference. Solar energy is one of many vital solutions for reverting climate change. Especially in Florida, where solar heat is abundant, its an indispensable addition to our community. The St. Petersburg Pier project, expected to open this upcoming summer, has set in motion the installation of a solar panel canopy for the Piers parking lot. St. Petersburg leased the agreement with Duke Energy Florida, a leading company who provides renewable energy solutions across the U.S. The solar panel car canopy is estimated to cost $2 million. However, Duke will pay for the system in full and is solely responsible for its construction and maintenance through its duration. Although a million-dollar parking lot may be expensive, its an investment that is crucially needed. This new feature not only provides shaded parking from the hot Florida weather, but its sole purpose is to create a positive impact ...

By Lindsay Price UTs Faculty Sustainability Committee is tasked with finding ways to conserve energy, protect the environment and pioneer a more sustainable future on campus. Members of the committee brainstorm proposals to improve UTs environmental footprint, as well as organizing events and initiatives to encourage students to get involved. The mission often overlaps with their personal life as well three members of the committee have installed solar arrays on their homes. Stephen Kucera, associate professor of biology, stresses the importance of committee members living by their environmental values. He identified greenhouse gas emissions as the most worrying concern for the committee going forward. So what can UT do to remedy this issue Set a goal of net zero carbon emissions, both by reducing energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable power, said Kucera. This includes renewable power generated on campus. UT already has a sizable portfolio of buildings and activities in the pursuit of a greener, more sustainable campus. Kucera has received funding from UT Student Government for three proposals he wrote to tackle this problem over the last five years. The cumulative amount received totals to $138,000 and the money has gone toward more sustainable buildings ...

Wrestling writer and radio host Bryan Alvarez weighs in on the new Wednesday Night Wars coming this fall between WWEs NXT and All Elite Wrestling.

A veterinarian in Missouri says a dog in his care might have died if he hadnt used a bone saw to remove a chew toy lodged in the pets mouth.

Before you head out to Raymond James Stadium to see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, check out our guide to transportation, parking, tailgating, and bag policies. Katie Johnston reports.