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Paul Thorpe, "Mr. Downtown," is hailed by city leaders as a key figure in the growth of the downtown core during the past four decades.
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  • David Conway
  • August 24, 2017
Paul Thorpe, 'Mr. Downtown,' dies at 91

For more than 40 years, Paul Thorpe was focused on making downtown a better place, building the foundation for a more vibrant Sarasota.

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  • August 24, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: August 24

Mary Tygh Parks captured this sunset at Siesta Key.

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  • August 24, 2017
East County weather page photo: August 24

Sheryl Vieira captured this beautiful sky at sunset at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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  • August 24, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 24

Paul Sephton captured this rainbow over the Gulf of Mexico at Longboat Key.

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Alex Miller is CEO of Mercedes Medical, a medical supply company with headquarters near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 24, 2017
Freshman Rep. Miller announces Sept. 1 resignation; special election planned

Buchanan says he'll run in special election to fill seat.

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East County sports roundup: 08.24.17
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  • August 24, 2017
East County sports roundup: 08.24.17

East County sports roundup: 08.24.17

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Oak & Stone Bar Manager Christian Seymour delivers a pair of Crafty Mules served in copper mugs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 24, 2017
Oak & Stone rocks new cocktail menu in Sarasota

Seven craft cocktails added to a menu known for its beer wall and pizza.

  • East County
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How we live our lives is the best way to end this strife.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 24, 2017
Bring back my country

What’s happening to the country we knew and loved? The best way to bring it back is to continue doing and teaching our loved ones to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.

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Brian Battie and Tommie Battie IV played football together for Sarasota High in 2017. The brothers were shot in Sarasota on May 18. Tommie Battie IV was pronounced dead at the scene, while Brian Battie was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2017
Brothers look to keep Sailors football afloat

It's the first time the Battie siblings have played on the same team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brendan Firlie, Bretty Riley and Nico Hernandez-Tome.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2017
Riverview swimmers dream of a pinky ring

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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Arthur Brantley.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.24.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.24.17

  • Sarasota
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Alexus Lewis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alexus Lewis

The senior cheerleader talks becoming an All-American and whether cheerleading is a sport.

  • Sarasota
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This home at 641 Beach Road recently sold for $2,875,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 24, 2017
Beach Road home sells for $2,875,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 7-11.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The state posted lower speed limit signs and a speed feedback sign near the Siesta Drive-Higel Avenue curve on Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 24, 2017
Siesta Drive safety campaign progresses

Residents hope a lowered speed drive on a small segment of Siesta Drive is the first of many changes to the roadway.

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There are stop signs and speed bumps in the 1800 and 1900 blocks of Hyde Park Street, but residents say drivers still speed along the neighborhood street as they avoid the busier Hillview Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 24, 2017
City examines traffic calming standards

As residents near Southside Village ask the city to slow down traffic, staff is devising a new system for judging the merits of the request.

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