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The majority of the Kress Building, including the ground floor space, is currently vacant. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 5, 2020
Historic Main Street building sold for $5.8 million

The Kress Building in downtown Sarasota was built in 1932. New ownership plans to target high-end retail tenants.

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Kerry Kirschner’s colleagues and family said his willingness to work with people with varied philosophies and personal backgrounds contributed to his professional success.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 5, 2020
Kerry Kirschner, former Argus leader and mayor, dies at 73

Kirschner’s decades-long career bridged the public and private sectors, but always emphasized coalition-building and civic improvement.

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  • March 5, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 5

Patricia Muller captured this stunning sunset from the north end of Longboat Key.

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  • March 5, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: March 5

Ian Glazer captured this snowy egret watching over the bay near Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Sarasota County Commissioners Alan Maio and Christian Ziegler stand on both sides of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen, who cuts the ribbon to open the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension March 2.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 5, 2020
Extension vision finally realized between Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota

Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch gain another connection as the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension opens Monday.

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  • March 5, 2020
East County weather page photo: March 5

Gordon Silver captured this female eagle enjoying a shady spot under the wings of her mate on Lorraine Road.

  • East County
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The Siesta Key Breeze Trolley serviced more than 350,000 riders in 2019, but residents hope to see improvements on the line. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 5, 2020
Siesta Trolley is No. 1 route, residents hope for improvements

The trolley had more than 350,000 riders in 2019, making it the No. 1 line in Sarasota County.

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Sarasota County Sustainability Program Supervisor Sara Kane speaks during the opening portion of a sustainable living workshop Friday morning at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 5, 2020
Longboat-hosted workshop provides strategies for green living

The class, which addresses topics from red tide to LED light bulbs, will be taught once more Friday.

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Longboat Oar Bust, a dragon boat team made up of Town of Longboat Key employees, leaves the shore with the help of their instructor during practice Saturday morning at Palma Sola Causeway Park.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 5, 2020
Longboat town employees practice for dragon boat race vs. local rivals

Longboat Oar Bust will compete against Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach on Saturday.

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Longboat Library president Mary Baker (standing, wearing pink) speaks to members of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key during a social event Tuesday evening at Longboat Library.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 5, 2020
Rotary Club members explore Longboat Library — some for first time

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key held a social event at Longboat Library on Tuesday evening.

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 5, 2020
Reusable fashion is all the rage at annual fashion show

The Longboat Island Chapel hosted its Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show on March 3.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 5, 2020
You Observed: All Angels Episcopal Church hosts Mardi Gras

The party had jazz, great food and plenty of green and purple feathers ands sequins.

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Former Sailor star Alexis Johns is hitting .400 for Florida Atlantic as of March 2. Photo courtesy FIU Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Going big, not home

Local alumni are tearing up the collegiate sports scene.

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Cougars senior Molly Donaghy is the team's leading scorer. She had seven goals against Saint Stephen's on March 3.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2020
Cougars girls lacrosse on pace to smash 2019 record

Cardinal Mooney is in the first year under head coach Brooke Eisenacher.

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Gail Gilvey, Heidi Berry, Janice Doherty and Mary Drugan. Photo courtesy of Gail Gilvey.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 5, 2020
You Observed: Longboat Harbour residents get on their dancing shoes for Motown party

The themed party was a success among residents as they swung to the music.

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