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Film review: 'The Nice Guys'

A witty script and perfect chemistry make for the perfect buddy action flick.

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  • May 24, 2016
Sarasota Chamber leader resigns after 40-year career

Steve Queior has led the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce since late 2003.

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  • May 24, 2016
Phillippi Shores Measurement Olympics in action

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School participate in the second grade Measurement Olympics.

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Sarasota EDC President and CEO Mark Huey championed an economic incentive gran to bring a national headquarters to the region.
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  • May 24, 2016
County rejects $1 million economic development grant

Multiple businesses argued against incentives proposal, which was designed to bring a national roofing firm’s corporate headquarters to the region.

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  • May 24, 2016
Coast Guard refuses Longboat bridge request

The U.S. Coast Guard may alter the timings of two Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island bridges.

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  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies bike 250 miles for law enforcement support

Five bikers rode in the Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

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Rylee Roads reads the amount of water she squeezed from a sponge.
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  • May 24, 2016
Phillippi Shores olympians measure up

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School participate in the second grade Measurement Olympics.

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  • May 24, 2016
Save Our Seabirds welcomes Sarasota Culture Collective

The Sarasota Culture Collective took flight with its end of season party May 23, at Save Our Seabirds.

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  • May 24, 2016
Savor Sarasota previews summer meals

The 11th annual event kicks off June 1.

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Longboat Key Police Officer Wendy McGinnis staked out a south island condo complex to catch alleged package thieves.
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  • May 24, 2016
More charges pending against alleged package thieves

Longboat Key detectives continue investigating the couple allegedly involved with dozens of package thefts on the Key.

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  • May 24, 2016
Plymouth Harbor celebrates 50 years

More than 225 residents, staff members and guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of Plymouth Harbor May 23.

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Curator Dustin Juengel hopes to explore how technology influences artists today.
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  • May 24, 2016
Life after technology

Art Center Sarasota’s #postdigitial exhibition explores the pervasive nature of technology today — with a surprisingly hopeful outlook.

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  • May 23, 2016
UPDATE: Cleaning chemicals cause Planned Parenthood evacuation

After the Planned Parenthood facility on Central Avenue was locked down this morning, officials say workers should be able to return to the building this afternoon.

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  • May 22, 2016
Young Playwrights Festival honors winners

The program celebrates 25 years of writing plays.

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  • May 21, 2016
Insanely fun run a success

Hundreds run in inflatable obstacle course.

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