School Playgrounds Could Open Up To Neighborhoods

Taking the kids to the playground at your neighborhood school might become possible if the Sarasota County School Board and County Commission come to an agreement.
The two boards discussed Wednesday morning at a joint session inside the County Administration Building about opening up schools for community use after hours and on the weekends — especially ball fields and playgrounds.
County Administrator Randall Reid said he will work with Schools Superintendent Lori White and city managers to discuss shared resources and how and when the schools can open up their resources.
School board member Frank Kovach became nostalgic recalling that in his day, kids could easily walk over to Gulf Gate Elementary and play.
"We have concerns with vandalism, but still back then all the kids went over to Gulf Gate and play football, baseball,

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