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Ellen Tomek falls back into the arms of U.S. teammate Meghan O'Leary after they earned a silver medal in the Women's Double Sculls on Sunday at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 1, 2017
2017 World Rowing Championships closes in Sarasota

Sarasota, Manatee county areas big winners in tourism.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2017
Brighter future for Rosedale clubhouse

Rosedale residents, club owner praise clubhouse upgrades.

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Switzerland's Patricia Merz collapses after finishing fourth in the Lightweight Women's Single Sculls final on Friday in Sarasota.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2017
Time to show mettle at 2017 World Rowing Championships

Athletes strike gold in opening finals in Sarasota.

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Except Sunday, FEMA representatives will be at the Robert L. Taylor center daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 4.
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  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2017
FEMA offers assistance at Robert L. Taylor center

Individuals affected by Hurricane Irma can register for FEMA disaster assistance at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex through Oct. 4.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 29, 2017
Field set for District 72 special election

Four candidates qualify to run for state House seat vacated by Alex Miller, who resigned.

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The City Commission will also discuss Bobby Jones Golf Club and tree regulations at Monday's meeting.
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  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2017
City Commission to discuss St. Armands garage construction

On Monday, the commission will consider a $12 million contract for the garage, which would be partially funded with St. Armands Circle paid parking revenue.

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Dr. James Fiorica is taking over as chief medical officer for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 29, 2017
SMH names new chief medical officer

Dr. James Fiorica will take over for Dr. Steve Taylor, who served in the role for seven years before retiring Friday.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 28, 2017
Designing Women Boutique reboots salon series for the fall

The first DWB Salon Series lecture of the season was given by writer Lucia Blinn on Sept. 28 at Designing Women Boutique.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 28, 2017
K9 Hiro retires from Sheriff's Office

Hiro now spends his days at home going on runs, playing in puddles and carrying around a tire.

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STOP steering committe members Mollie Cardamone, Kate Lowman and Eileen Normile believe Sarasota residents support their push to scrutinize development regulations.
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  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2017
STOP hopes to capitalize on citywide growth concerns

A year after forming, the citizen activist group STOP has influenced civic conversations and put allies in powerful positions. Will policy gains follow?

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Golf architect Richard Mandell said most of the infrastructure at Bobby Jones has long outlived its recommended lifespan.
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  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2017
Bobby Jones improvement needs top $20 million

A consultant says Bobby Jones Golf Club is in need of major renovations — and that there’s no guarantee the course will ever turn a profit.

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Some city officials are concerned about the external planning effort for redeveloping the bayfront.
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  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2017
Bayfront planning organizations draw questions

As civic leaders develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned bayfront land, city officials are scrutinizing who's in charge.

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Maribeth Phillips, chief executive officer for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, Bradenton’s Albertine Francis and Meals on Wheels volunteer Lorraine Kreuzburg meet on a delivery route.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
Award winner a shoo-in

Goodwill Manasota honors the CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus.

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The 18-story, 73-unit condo will be built on the southwest corner of the Quay property. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2017
Condo tower marks first phase of Quay development

An 18-story, 73-unit condominium is the first announced piece of the 15-acre downtown Sarasota project.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 27, 2017
County passes final budget

Although the budget was approved, commissioners will be going back to the drawing board in October to find areas to cut.

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