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Whiskey Joe's is looking at an opening in 2020 along the Manatee River in Ellenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 12, 2019
Whiskey Joe's plans "sand-breaking" along Manatee River

Whiskey Joe's plans "sand-breaking" along Manatee River in Ellenton.

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Kahwa Coffee is Charlotte Corker's first solo show.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota coffee shop's walls are booked for local artists

Downtown cafe’s waitlist for new artists to display their work extends to 2020.

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  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 12

Tom McGee captured this common gallinule family swimming together at Celery Fields.

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  • September 12, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 12

Michael Cohen caught this diverse group of birds in South Lido Park.

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Sarabeth Kalajian is stepping down from her role as director of Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources after 35 years.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 12, 2019
Ready for the next chapter: Sarabeth Kalajian reflects on career with Sarasota County libraries

Kalajian's career spans 35 years, though it began with a chance encounter.

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  • September 12, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 12

Longboat Key weather page photo: September 12

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota County Libraries does away with late fines

The Sarasota County Commission approved the initiative with a 5-0 vote.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 12, 2019
St. Armands patrons learn that tea can be what's for dinner

The Spice and Tea Exchange on St. Armands Circle showcased the versatile leaves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County is holding meeting to go over its ADA Transition Plan Sept. 26 and Oct. 2.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2019
Manatee County seeks to improve accessibility for special needs individuals

Manatee County seeks to improve Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.

  • East County
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The Rams celebrate after beating rival Venice for the first time since 2016.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2019
Riverview volleyball beats rival power Venice for first time since 2016

The win gave the Rams confidence and chemistry moving forward.

  • Sarasota
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Brendan and Jay Roper are a freshman and cross country coach at Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview cross country star is coached by his dad

Rams freshman Brendan Roper is posting impressive times while on a limited mileage plan.

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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • September 12, 2019
Stopping sewage spills should be top priority

Sarasota County has had sewage spills almost every week since March. You would think commissioners would be alarmed.

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Property owners downtown and in St. Armands Circle are considering teaming up to market commercial spaces.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2019
Commercial districts plot real estate strategy

St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota leaders want to fill vacancies and attract desirable tenants.

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Critics of downtown paid parking are worried potential visitors are staying away, but city officials say there are conveniently located free alternatives for those uninterested in paying.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2019
Downtown paid parking draws mixed feedback

How is downtown Sarasota adapting to the recent installation of parking meters? Depends on who you ask.

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The speed humps will be in place for a year as the Florida Department of Transportation evaluates their efficacy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2019
St. Armands Circle leaders discuss speed humps

Some stakeholders in the Sarasota shopping district are happy with the traffic-calming devices, but others wonder if improvements can be made.

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