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Although a segment of First Street is closed for construction, businesses in the area are excited to reap the benefits of the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2015
First Street improvements highlight a growing area

As the city works on a project designed to make a segment of First Street near Cocoanut Avenue more walkable, businesses in the area are excited by the changes — and by the growth surrounding them.

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The clear cutting of neighborhood lots is one of the ongoing problems with trees in the city, residents say.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2015
City staff advances conversations regarding enhanced tree protections

With strong backing from neighborhoods, the city of Sarasota will explore amending city codes to make regulations regarding urban trees more stringent.

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Courtesy Memory Portraits by Gigi.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 17, 2015
Baby bloopers

Sarasota parents' baby-photo snafu goes viral.

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  • Neighbors
David and Sterling Hobbs, marina employees, look forward to upcoming changes at the facility.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 17, 2015
Marina Jack owners to upgrade Turtle Beach facility

The historic Turtle Beach Marina will now be known at Bayfront Yacht Works & Marina.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 17, 2015
County celebrates park’s completion — at last

After a troubled run, Bay Island Park will have a new look and a new name.

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Chris Sharek says there is a passionate electric vehicle-owner community, eager to promote the product. "They want to tell the world, they really do," Sharek said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2015
Conversation with Chris Sharek

One of the organizers of Electrify the Island sees exponential growth in the availability of electric cars, and Sarasota is among the places embracing them quickly.

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Cops Corner
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  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.17.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Sept. 17

Check out a rundown of this week's news.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 16, 2015
And the survey says ...

Manatee County School Board members got a mixed review of the district from two surveys in August.

  • East County
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Dan Lobeck asked the board not to listen to developers who pushed back against the idea of assessing school impact fees for the first time in five years.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 16, 2015
Developers to School Board: We need more time

Representatives of the development industry say the recovery isn’t yet solidified, and impact fees may damage it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chair Becca Towery, Chairwoman Rebecca Dalton, Kristin Triolo and Alfredda O’Dato
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 16, 2015
WCR Sarasota annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

Women's Council of Realtors Sarasota hosted its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 16, 2015
Servandos to open on 4th Street

Servandos to open on 4th Street

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Matt Dively plans to incorporate flavors of his cruet restaurant, Blue Que Island Grill, into his new eatery in the Rosemary District.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 16, 2015
Servandos to open in former Darwin's space

Blu Que Island Grill owner Matt Dively plans to open a new Mexican restaurant in the Rosemary District

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2015
Sarasota Christian records win

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team improved to 7-2 on the season with a 3-0 win versus St. Petersburg Canterbury School Sept. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Friends of the Braden River met Tuesday, Sept. 15, to discuss the river cleanup.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 16, 2015
Friends of Braden River plans for October river cleanup

Formerly called the Old Braden River Historical Society, the group’s mission is to safeguard the river.

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