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  • July 7, 2016
Film review: 'The Legend of Tarzan'

Human. Nature.

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  • July 7, 2016
Affordable housing myths

Wages don’t tell the whole story about barriers to housing.

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  • David Conway
  • July 7, 2016
City approves Cask and Ale plans

After a show of support from younger residents, the city has approved plans for a Main Street bar. Now, can nightlife businesses and downtown residents peacefully coexist?

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File photo. Mark and Annette Gabrick groove to "What is hip?" during a Friday Fest in September.
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  • July 7, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 7.

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Sho Fu Bonsai Society of Sarasota members Kay Koriath and Janet Lovesky.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 7, 2016
Sho Fu Society: We can 'Bonsai' that

The Sho Fu Bonsai Society of Sarasota masters the ancient art form, and so can you.

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The simmering tension between the city and Siesta Key residents could come to a head if and when the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issues a permit for a Lido renourishment project.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 7, 2016
Big Pass plans set stage for legal battle

As a Siesta Key group ramps up its preparation for a lawsuit, Lido Key residents are urging the city to get ready for a potential showdown.

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The DID hopes to finish installing the flower baskets within the next two months.
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  • David Conway
  • July 7, 2016
Flower baskets set for downtown debut

After two years of planning, the Downtown Improvement District is investing nearly $200,000 to install flower baskets on light poles in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
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City Manager Tom Barwin says he's giving consideration to the best way to evaluate city employees.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 7, 2016
City officials reflect on performance evaluations

A public dispute surrounding the city auditor and clerk was the most high-profile part of the commission's review of charter officials — but what did the city’s leaders learn in the process?

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    By
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  • July 7, 2016
The Residences unit sells for $1.4 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 20 and June 24.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • July 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.07.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Former Sarasota Crew rowers Maddux Castle, far left, and Ben Delaney, third from left, traveled to England with their George Washington University teammates to compete in the Henley Royal Regatta for the first time in the program's history. (courtesy)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 7, 2016
Historic bucket race

Former Sarasota Crew rowers compete in prestigious Henley Royal Regatta, on the River Thames, in Henley-on-Thames, England.

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Sarasota Sharks swimmer Austin Katz finished fifth in the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials July 1.
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  • July 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sarasota's Austin Katz looks to 2020

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The Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach and former NBA player Marcus Liberty will host his basketball camp July 11-15
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  • July 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

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The Mote Scientific Foundation had offered the town of Longboat Key more than 2 acres of vacant property on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 6, 2016
Longboat Key Town Commission rejects land offer

The Mote Scientific Foundation had offered the town of Longboat Key more than 2 acres of vacant property on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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The 20-acre water park is proposed for the northeast corner of Tom Bennett Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 6, 2016
Water park proposal now public record

A request to redact documents was denied.

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