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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 9, 2015
Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

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The chamber was packed with Uber supporters Tuesday, with the majority of the crowd cheering the city's actions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2015
City moves to deregulate Uber, taxi services

Rather than add new regulations for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Sarasota City Commission will remove existing regulations on traditional vehicles-for-hire.

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The biggest hurdle left for a future Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment is a ruling on a recreational lease that Unicorp National Development believes it already owns.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2015
Will one day in court yield years of progress for Colony?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association won its second victory Tuesday in four days, and parties agree the rulings could expedite redevelopment of the shuttered resort.

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The Army Corps indicated few changes to its plan in a response to the state.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 8, 2015
Army Corps responds to Big Pass questions

There is little in the Corps’ response the state that indicates major changes to the Lido Key renourishment project, which includes dredging up to three areas in Big Sarasota Pass.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 8, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Sept. 7

This week in Sarasota: Monday, Sept. 7

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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 8, 2015
Film review: 'Mistress America'

A charming, witty performance by Greta Gerwig

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Uber has encouraged users to speak out against the proposed city ordinance at today's meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2015
Stage set for battle on city Uber regulations

As the city continues its attempt to update regulations on vehicles-for-hire, Uber is warning that a staff-endorsed ordinance would prevent the service from operating in Sarasota.

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SANCA's Paul Blackketter signs paperwork making the deal official. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2015
SANCA adds regatta to schedule

World rowing regatta will come to Sarasota

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Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and longtime friend Stephanie Bastos, who dances with the aid from a prosthetic leg, will represent the United States at the Conference of Physically Integrative Dance in Buenos Aires, Argentina from Sept. 20-30.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • September 8, 2015
Fuzión Dance Artists to perform in Argentina

Artistic director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, the company and guest performer and friend Stephanie Bastos will perform at the Conference of Physically Integrative Dance in Buenos Aires.

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Carolyn Johnson accepts the 2015 Boundary Crosser award from Cathy Layton and Dan Bailey.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2015
SCOPE honors Boundary Crosser Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson was awarded the 2015 SCOPE Boundary Crosser award for her years of community involvement.

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Lakewood Ranch Chargers midfielder Jason Biro attempts to maintain possession.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2015
Just for Kicks

Youth soccer teams from across the state competed in the annual Tampa Bay Labor Day Showcase Sept. 5 through Sept. 7.

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Sarasota Cross Country
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.10.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.10.15

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The Riverview High volleyball team remained unbeaten with a 3-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch Sept. 2.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2015
Riverview remains unbeaten

The Riverview High volleyball team improved to 5-0 with a 3-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch Sept. 2.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 7, 2015
Set sail for the Labor Day Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosts the 69th annual Labor Day Regatta.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 5, 2015
Sarasota sets sail with Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron host the 69th annual Labor Day Regatta

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