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Formerly a Best Western and currently a Baymont Inn & Suites, a developer wants to refurbish the Tamiami Trail hotel as a Four Points by Sheraton.
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  • David Conway
  • June 14, 2016
Floyd Street residents seek benefit from Sheraton hotel

At a community workshop Monday, the neighbors of a proposed hotel project shared their thoughts on how the development could enhance the surrounding area.

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Spectators take in the grand finale of the fireworks show over the Sarasota bayfront downtown.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2016
Fourth of July Calendar

Area events to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 14, 2016
Film review: 'Maggie's Plan'

Greta Gerwig brings the charm in Rebecca Miller's new romantic comedy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 14, 2016
Theater review: FST Improv Comedy Lottery

The comedy chaos theory

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Authorities believe the home was targeted.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2016
Authorities have leads in home invasion robbery

Authorities have leads in the case and believe it was a targeted incident.

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Becca McCoy, Ingrid Cole, Cherie Price, Sandra Benton. Photo by Brian Craft
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 14, 2016
Theater Review: 'Menopause: the Musical'

Take a musical-parody blast from the past with the Manatee Players.

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One man was pronounced dead on scene.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2016
Myakka man killed by lightning

Two others were injured at Falkner Farms.

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Bailey Sloan
  • By Nick Friedman
  • June 14, 2016
Voice of Summer: Ringmistress Bailey Sloan captivates summer circus audiences

The 18-year-old leads the Summer Circus Spectacular with her own form of circus art.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 13, 2016
Sarasota shows solidarity for Orlando shooting victims

Thousands gather for candlelight vigil at Five Points Park to honor

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  • Neighbors
Officials and community members tossed sand on Turtle Beach to commemorate the completion of the county's Siesta Key beach renourishment efforts.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 13, 2016
Sarasota County commemorates completion of south Siesta renourishment

Community members and County officials gathered at Turtle Beach today to celebrate the completion of the second phase of the county’s beach renourishment efforts.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 13, 2016
Sarasota vigil to honor victims of Orlando shooting

The Harvey Milk Festival organizers have planned a candlelight vigil in Five Points Park following the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

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Nearly 40 guests gathered at a banquet table to enjoy a three-course gourmet brunch.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 11, 2016
'Sea to Shore' Bestie Brunch

Hitched and Honey hosts 'Sea to Shore' Bestie Brunch at Mote Marine on Saturday, June 11.

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Kathryn Parks opens the entertainment portion of a fundraiser for The Players Centre for the Performing Arts by captivating the crowd with a song.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2016
The Players get acquainted with their new community of Lakewood Ranch

Kickoff fundraiser draws backers of The Players Centre for the Performing Arts.

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Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 10, 2016
Theater review: 'The Fabulous Lipitones'

FST's newest production is living in harmony.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 10, 2016
Longboat Key may save $1.5 million on dredging

Town staff are currently reviewing three bids for the dredging of Longboat Pass and New Pass.

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Cardinal Mooney football was stocked with star athletes in 2025 en route to the FHSAA Class 2A state title. The Cougars, though, were far from the only local high school athletic program to achieve big things.
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Madison McKay is in her second and final season with Sarasota Crew. With the club's Youth Women's Eight boat, she'll have a chance at ending her high school rowing career as a junior national champion.
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Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group of Memphis will be representing Latin culture at AACTWorldFest, which runs from June 15-20 at the Venice Theatre.
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue has two ladder trucks that can reach 75 feet, including this Sutphen engine built in 2020, which serves as the primary engine at Fire Station 92.
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