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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
VOLUME 20, NO. 31
YOUR TOWN
Airport ecosystem continues its growth Non-commercial flight revenues for the airport are headed toward $5 million annually. SEE PAGE 3
Ian Swaby
Hazelnut and Estephanie Herrera
‘Bow Wow’ begins
Never forget
“Bow Wow at The Bay: Why Does My Dog Do That?” was the first in a series of free training events offered by Sarasota’s Terry Cook on Sept. 7. Cook said he wants to educate attendees on how they can communicate with their dogs. “We love the park here, and if we can help people with their dogs, we love it,” he said. Attendee Estephanie Herrera, who attended with her long-haired dachshund, Hazelnut, said she enjoyed hearing about “when to actually reward, how many times to call her name” and how to “distract her versus reprimand her is probably the most effective way to teach her.” The event will be held every Saturday in September, except Sept. 14.
The country’s unity following the events of 9/11 was the theme of the ceremony. SEE PAGE 19
Ian Swaby
Tim and Janice Norwood
He definitely is worth his salt Tim Norwood had dreamed of owning a vineyard and a winery, but he but found that Florida did not lend itself easily to the idea. “It’s just not something for this side of the world, so I created this,” he said of Sea Salt SRQ, which he says is the area’s only salt farm. The Bradenton resident, who can be found each week at Sarasota Farmer’s Market, says he treats the salt he harvests from beaches in the local area with the same care he would have given to wine. It took the former engineer and architect two-and-a-half years to perfect the process, which begins with harvesting water from Siesta Key, Lido Key, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Venice Beach. $1.00
Ian Swaby
Sarasota Police Department Officer Oscar Martinez II places a wreath during the remembrance.
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Time to sing their praises. PAGE 13
Core values Ian Swaby
The store is focused on sourcing fresh produce.
Patrons line up to check out the Sprouts’ market grand opening in Sarasota . SEE PAGE 12