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  • August 19, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2016
Whole Foods' development case dismissed

A judge today ruled developer SJ Collins can move forward with development of an 8-acre parcel at Honore Avenue and University Parkway.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 19, 2016
Summit to help launch careers for young professionals

Young Professionals Group Summit promises to have attendees back to work by lunch time.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Longboat Key Police Department investigates after undamaged boat sinks.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 19, 2016
Swamped or sunk? Longboat police investigate

Victim having boat raised and examined

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 19, 2016
Theater review: '42nd Street'

'42nd Street' kicks up its heels at Manatee Players

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A sign marking the Big Pass shoal stands at the entrance of Big Pass from Sarasota Bay. Several Siesta Key groups have spoken in opposition to dredging Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 19, 2016
SOSS2 to host second Party on the Pass

Efforts to reopen Beach Road will also be highlighted at this year’s Party on the Pass hosted by Save our Siesta Sands 2.

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Some residents expressed a desire to see the current concessionaire remain at the Lido Beach pavilion.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2016
Residents still skeptical about Lido pavilion proposal

After scaling down a restaurant and removing a mini-golf course from the plans, a potential new vendor for the Lido pool and pavilion has made some progress with residents.

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The front door of the Pavilion Conference Center at Colony Beach and Tennis Club reveals the demolition that has already leveled much of the building.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 18, 2016
Demolition only activity at Colony Beach and Tennis Club ghost town

Demolition only activity at Colony Beach and Tennis Club ghost town

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The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is slated to move its offices into a nearby building in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • August 18, 2016
Herald-Tribune to move Sarasota offices - next door

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is slated to move out of its iconic downtown building into three floors in the SunTrust building next door.

  • Sarasota
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1752 Lincoln Park Circle
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  • Robert Plunket
  • August 18, 2016
Three Things: What floats your boat?

Sarasota is perfect for boating enthusiasts.

  • Longboat Key
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A perfect Sarasota sunset from the Kalin penthouse, located in Sarabande on Palm Avenue. The view extends over the marina, past the keys and out to the Gulf of Mexico.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • August 18, 2016
Sophisticated lady

A downtown penthouse is a tribute to Alyce Kalin’s impeccable taste.

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Courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 18, 2016
Mote wins Pinnacle Award

It's the highest award given in educational and interactive video conferencing.

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Barbara Knowles captured this shot of a David statue at sunset on a rainy evening at the Ringling Museum of Art.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 18

Barbara Knowles captured this shot of a David statue at sunset on a rainy evening at the Ringling Museum of Art.

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Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a butterfly in the marsh on River Club Road in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 18

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a butterfly in the marsh on River Club Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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Niki Muller captured this quiet sunset at the north end of Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 18

Niki Muller captured this quiet sunset at the north end of Longboat Key.

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