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A condominium at 300 S. Pineapple Ave. recently sold for $2.1 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 20, 2017
Pineapple Avenue condominium sells for $2.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Zayda Fredericks (178) competes at the Warrior National Prospect Invite. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse player has double life as international ambassador

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Katherine Frayre practices at Celsius Tennis Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Celsius Tennis Academy instructor helps young player on difficult journey

Her daily trek, from Tijuana, Mexico, to Chula Vista, Calif., takes 3 1/2 hours each way.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Richie James. Photo courtesy Brent Beerends, MT Athletic Communications.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.20.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alec Boot-Handford.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 20, 2017
Cops Corner 7.20.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 19, 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs unveil newest superheroes

Southeastern Guide Dogs revealed their newest caped statues on July 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 19, 2017
AJC director gives lecture on fighting anti-semitism

Supporters of AJC West Coast Florida enjoyed the first lunch and learn of the summer on July 19 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
SANCA, which manages Nathan Benderson Park, has a new CEO and president.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 19, 2017
New CEO/president selected for SANCA in Sarasota

The Florida Sports Foundation executive will lead the management for Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
A map showing the Bayfront property in Sarasota. (Image courtesy SBPO).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 19, 2017
Bayfront redevelopment reaches major milestone

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization issued requests for qualification on July 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dogs in public parks can no longer roam free, the City Commission said. Leash regulations were approved July 17.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 19, 2017
Sarasota dogs must be leashed in city parks

City commissioners chose not to include an exemption process in the ordinance that would give residents means to allow dogs off-leash in certain parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Ron Lambert, Lakewood Ranch High's director of bands, has developed one of the elite programs in the state.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 19, 2017
Band's work ethic of note in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Tom Harmer and David Bullock
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 19, 2017
Done before the vote

Tom Harmer is a good choice for Longboat. But the chronology of his hiring is curious: He executed a contract before commissioners voted to hire him. So much for transparency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
FST breaks ground on Kretzmer Artist Housing in the Rosemary District.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2017
Ed and Susan Maier pledge $500,000 matching gift challenge toward FST Kretzmer Artist Housing Project

The fund will match all donations made before the end of the year.

  • Arts + Culture
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