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Conservative trustees choose 'Mighty Banyans' for Florida college mascot
The New College of Florida trustees dominated by conservatives appointed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis chose a new mascot Thursday for the Sarasota school: The Mighty Banyans. The tree mascot will replace one that has been in use since 1997, which is the mathematical formulation of...
New College of Florida students attend 'alternative commencement'
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Hundreds of New College of Florida students, family members and friends gathered at an off-campus art gallery Thursday evening for an “alternative commencement” in defiance of state officials working to change the character of the traditionally progressive school. ...
Helios Technologies: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) on Monday reported earnings of $13.9 million in its first quarter. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it had profit of 42 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 72...
Roper Technologies: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Roper Technologies Inc. (ROP) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $283.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Sarasota, Florida-based company said it had net income of $2.65. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came...
DeSantis-backed New College board scraps 5 professors tenure
The New College of Florida trustees now dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis voted Wednesday to deny tenure to five professors, overriding concerns by faculty and students that the decision poses a threat to academic freedom. The traditionally progressive public...
Katie Grimes wins 10k open water title, gains world berth
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Katie Grimes won the women’s 10-kilometer title at the open water national championships on Friday to earn a berth at this summer’s world aquatics championships. Grimes pulled away over the last five laps to win in 1 hour, 58.08 seconds at Nathan Benderson...
Manatee County legend shares secrets to 101 years of life
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Plaques, photos and accolades from 101 years of life fill a room inside Eddie Shannon’s Palmetto home. They’re a snapshot of memorable moments throughout the accomplished and successful life from one of Manatee County’s most well known residents. ...
Planes in Florida close call were cleared to use same runway
Federal investigators say an air traffic controller cleared a plane to take off from Sarasota, Florida, while an American Airlines jet was making its final approach to the same runway last month, leading the American pilots to abandon their landing. The National Transportation Safety...
Burning eyes, dead fish; red tide flares up on Florida coast
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Residents are complaining about burning eyes and breathing problems. Dead fish have washed up on beaches. A beachside festival has been canceled, even though it wasn't scheduled for another month. Florida's southwest coast experienced a flare-up of the toxic...
