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The Swim City store at Tamiami Trail and First Street has been plagued by roundabout construction for more than a year. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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  • July 27, 2022
Roundabout construction limits access to Tamiami Trail business

The owners of Swim City on Tamiami Trail say the construction has cost them nearly 30% in sales in recent months. Detours, street closures and a closed crosswalk will continue until fall.

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Sarasota Hospital Board Southern District, Seat 1: Patricia Maraia

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Sarasota County School Board District 4: Robyn Marinelli

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Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Joseph J. DeVirgilio Jr.

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Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Bridgette Fiorucci

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Sarasota Hospital Board Northern District, Seat 2: Nick Altier

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Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Thomas Dart

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The home at 1125 Center Place on Lido Key was built in 1960. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,371 square feet of living area. (Photo courtesy Lisa Rooks Morris, Premier Sotheby's International Realty)
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  • July 27, 2022
Lido Key home sells for $3.75 million

A Lido Key home on Center Place tops this week's sales at $3.75 million.

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  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: No motor, no service

Police reports from around Sarasota.

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Commissioner James Satcher talks with County Attorney William Clague during Tuesday's meeting. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • July 26, 2022
Decision delayed on allowing Manatee County employees to carry weapons in county buildings

The proposal by Commissioner James Satcher could be heard at the Aug. 9 Manatee County Commission meeting.

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  • July 26, 2022
Harbor Acres home breaks price record for region

The Sarasota bayfront property on Hillview Drive sells for $17.5 million.

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The $74.5 million improvement project at the I-75/University Parkway intersection included the use of an Acrow temporary bridge. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • July 26, 2022
Population growth outpaces road improvements in Lakewood Ranch

After spending $196.2 million on East County interchange upgrades, FDOT says more might be needed.

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(Renderings courtesy of Hoyt Architects)
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  • July 26, 2022
Hotel, restaurant project planned for Main Street near One Main Plaza

A new tower with 35 condos, 120 hotel rooms and a restaurant is nearing approval on Main Street and Goodrich Avenue.

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