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Music, one of seven statues illustrating the seven virtues of Sarasota, was damaged months ago. It stands alongside Flora on the eastern side of St. Armands Circle.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 15, 2022
City, BID seek ways to get ahead on statue repair costs in St. Armands

Funding for such work isn't part of the Sarasota Public Works Department's budget.

  • Sarasota
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  • April 14, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 14

Gary Wise captured this sunset and its reflection off Longboat Key.

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  • April 14, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 14

Diane Suner captured this photo of a white egret on the shoreline on Lido Beach.

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  • April 14, 2022
East County weather page photo: April 14

Marty Franssen captured this heron feeding in a pond in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 14, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's Ranch Nite Wednesdays offers opportunity to support small businesses

Every second Wednesday of the month, the night market is available for people to shop small businesses during Ranch Nite Wednesdays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tuttle Elementary student Ricardo Delasancha and Booker student Melissa Sheppard were happy to show their individual designs.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 14, 2022
Tuttle Elementary, Booker Middle students work together on monster art exhibit

The fourth annual Monster Mashup Arts Show runs through May 12 at Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sailors Coach Kendall Gay is bringing a positive attitude to the program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 14, 2022
Sailors boys lacrosse makes strides in second season

Sarasota High team gains valuable experience, moving from 1-11 in 2021 to 11-7.

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Built in 1999, the property at 303 Calle Miramar has eight bedrooms, eight-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,792 square feet of living area. (Photo courtesy of The Zarghami Group)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 14, 2022
Eight-bedroom Siesta home sells for $4.1 million

An eight-bedroom Siesta home tops sales this week at $4.1 million.

  • Sarasota
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Greenbrook's Rita Carney, Joe O'Neill, and Jenifer Dodson are leading efforts to reduce traffic noise coming from State Road 70.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 14, 2022
As SR 70 traffic grows, some residents seek peace and quiet

Community Development District 4 officials say that solutions to the noise problems might be in the works.

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A Siesta Key parking lot completely full.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • April 14, 2022
Siesta Key to see two new roundabouts, parking changes

Siesta Key residents aren't keen on the idea of county's plan for roundabouts in the island community.

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  • By Corcoran Dwellings
  • April 14, 2022
Old Friends, New Name, Same Values

Old Friends, New Name, Same Values

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  • April 13, 2022
Junior principal dancers headline Friends of The Sarasota Ballet luncheon

The luncheon was held on April 11.

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  • Adrian Moore
  • April 13, 2022
Proposed state budget makes crucial fix to pensions

Legislature increases employer contributions to retirement plans to make them more sustainable for the retirement system and retirees.

  • Sarasota
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Ryan Harrison had to retire from his round of 32 singles match at the Sarasota Open because of an injury.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 13, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota Open is a blast

Things to watch for and do at the tennis event, which is at Payne Park through Sunday.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 13, 2022
Longboat Key Rotary Club donates to Children's Guardian Fund

The club donated recipes, food and sustainability tips to foster children in the area.

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Longboat Key Turtle Watch members presented a nearly $12,000 donation to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to support rehabilitating sea turtles like Ellie, one of the current residents.
  • April 9, 2026
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Work proceeds on the fields at 17th Street Park in northeastern Sarasota County. Completion is expected late this year
  • April 9, 2026
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The expansion of McCown Towers would surround the parking structure that would include 160 public parking spaces owned by the city.
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The home at 3621 San Remo Terrace was built in 2025 and has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,461 square feet of living area.
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