Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
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🎭 Culture
Greg Miraglia (a former Verizon utility worker) spent five months at Ground Zero after 9/11 and now lives in Manatee County; his memoir helps young residents understand the event’s impact.
He battled health issues from the job and secured benefits through the Victim Compensation Fund.
🎓 Education
Six residents from The Uplands (a 110-home neighborhood) challenged New College's campus master plan, claiming the college did not follow planning law or include neighborhood input.
Mediation with college counsel is set for Tuesday to address concerns about environmental impact and campus expansion along Sarasota Bay.
On Sept. 11, 2001, Booker Elementary’s principal Gwendolyn Tose-Rigell guided her school through a historic day (marking the start of lasting change); her legacy lives on in her son Stevenson’s memoir and in a World Trade Center steel memorial now in Bradenton.
🏈 Sports
The Rays clinched a playoff spot with Caminero’s walk-off homer on Friday night as they beat the Astros 3-1.
The team now holds the AL’s best record and is aiming to secure the division title in upcoming games.
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