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  • July 1, 2016
Tube Dude to open in downtown Sarasota

Issues on St. Armands Circle have pushed the maker of the quirky outdoor art installments into the former Victoria Blooms building.

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Model homes are available for viewing throughout the East County area.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2016
Lakewood Ranch claims half of Manatee's growth

Home values rose 8.31% countywide over 2015 values.

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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she did not violate ethics laws.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2016
County Commission candidate asks for 'fair fight'

Candidate Kathleen Grant alleges her opponent violated Florida's code of ethics.

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The Cask and Ale hopes to open in the 1500 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2016
Commission hearing to decide fate of Main Street bar

The Cask and Ale, a St. Petersburg cocktail and small plates lounge, plans to open a downtown location — but the City Commission must approve the project first.

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  • Katie Johns
  • June 30, 2016
Dave Brenner announced as Freedom Fest grand marshal

Longboat Key resident will lead the iconic parade Monday.

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A portion of U.S. 41 in downtown Sarasota will close for the bayfront fireworks display.
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  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2016
Street closures planned for Fourth of July festivities

Throughout the city of Sarasota, the celebration of Independence Day will come with a series of closures.

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Bea Langsdorf captured this shot of a lizard taking a ride on her windshield on Siesta Key under a blue sky.
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  • June 30, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 30

Bea Langsdorf captured this shot of a lizard taking a ride on her windshield on Siesta Key under a blue sky.

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Carolyn Eliason, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this photo from Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club before a storm.
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  • June 30, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 30

Carolyn Eliason, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this photo from Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club before a storm.

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Phyllis Bourgery submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunrise.
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  • June 30, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 30

Phyllis Bourgery submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunrise.

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Nikki Williams has gotten used to having paint on her hands.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 30, 2016
Kids get crafty at Arts A Blaze summer camp

Children got to try different mediums throughout the week.

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Roy Tetrick III got the call on the mound for the Braden River Little League Majors division All-Stars June 29.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2016
District 26 All-Stars slug way to titles

Lakewood Ranch held off Braden River to win the Majors division All-Star championship July 3.

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Families take in the fireworks display at Bayfront Park during the Fourth of July celebration last year.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 30, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.30.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 30.

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Maggie "MJ" Wood scoops up seaweed from the bay.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 30, 2016
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Campers splash in Sarasota Bay and explore the Ann Goldstein's Children’s Rainforest Garden at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Courtesy photo. The Zizak family with mother Dana, twins Kayla and Kyle and father Tim.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 30, 2016
Online fundraisers bid war on cancer

An auction and GoFundMe account will help Dana Zizak with cancer treatment costs.

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Jonny's Free Beach Rides driver Dave Catalfino drives a golf cart down Ocean Boulevard. Owner Mike LePore thinks the point-to-point service gives the free rides an advantage over a trolley.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 30, 2016
Siesta Key Village Association pursues trolley plans

Siesta Key business owners hope to finally move forward with plans to introduce an open-air trolley system on the island.

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