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Jerome Chesley helps Ellen McKeefe and Karen Jackson price the pieces that will be sold at the Sarasota Urban Sketchers art sale March 2.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Local painters mix altruism and art

An informal group of local artists prepares for their art show debut.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Family Promise volunteers chat with Family Promise families after an evening meal.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Family Promise stays true to interfaith roots

Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton joins with Christians and Jews to bolster Family Promise.

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Visitors to VRBO.com can find rental properties in Laurel Park available for shorter than the minimum eight-night stay the city requires.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Resident keeps watch for short-term rentals

As property owners in residential neighborhoods like Laurel Park rent homes to vacationers, neighbors and city staff are wary of negative impacts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Businesses hope the trolley will attract more riders than the bus did.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Siesta Key trolley plans roll ahead

The county is testing a free trolley service on Siesta Key for six months. Businesses are excited, but is the long-awaited transit option viable as a long-term venture?

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The closest Artspace project is in Fort Lauderdale.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Arts Alliance makes final push for housing study

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County needs $9,000 to gather more information about a potential artist live/work housing project.

  • Sarasota
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The Lift Station 87 has also prepared an updated landscaping plan for the facility, which reoriented some trees to make the building more visible.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Lift Station construction remains on schedule

The city is excited about the progress of work on Lift Station 87, but the Osprey Avenue bridge remains closed as work continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shane Rawley inside his restaurant, Shaner' s Pizzeria.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Shaner's is a tally in the win column for its owner and namesake

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The higher profile of Siesta Key Beach has made it more attractive to tourists like Balaji Katari, Mahesh Ellenty and Ashish Gupta. But Siesta Key residents say the top rankings have come with some negative side effects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Do Siesta Beach’s accolades come at a cost?

Siesta Key Beach is No. 1 — again. All the praise might be good for tourism, but some residents aren’t basking in the attention.

  • Siesta Key
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Terrionna Smith.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.02.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.02.17

  • Sarasota
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Hayley Walding.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.02.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Commission candidate Martin Hyde
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Martin Hyde

At-large candidate Martin Hyde shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Mikael Sandstrom.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Mikael Sandstrom

At-large candidate Mikael Sandstrom shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Fredd Atkins.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Fredd Atkins

At-large candidate Fredd Atkins shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Matt Sperling.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Matt Sperling

At-large candidate Matt Sperling shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Susan Chapman.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Susan Chapman

At-large candidate Susan Chapman shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
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