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The Sarasota City Commission is working toward developing a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club and intends to enlist the help of a citizen advisory committee.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 7, 2014
Commissioners hash out details of Bobby Jones committee

At a meeting Monday, the Sarasota City Commission continued its discussion regarding the future growth and management of the municipal golf course.

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Longboat Key Town Manager informed the county of the increasing concern for home and road flooding on the island.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2014
County, town discuss Bayfront Park

Sarasota County commissioners met with Longboat Key town commissioners to discuss joint issues Monday.

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The state has blamed an “aggressive coastal environment” for deteriorating the Stickney Point Bridge, and aims to fix the connected seawall, the control house and moveable spans of the bridge, among other repairs.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2014
UPDATE: FDOT pitches Stickney Point Bridge repairs

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to spend $4 million to add at least 10 years to the lifespan of the Stickney Point Bridge. Nightly lane closures are expected after Easter.

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Kay Aidlin, Patty Kiegler and Lydia Landa
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2014
Meet Me at the Barre

Meet Me at the Barre

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Downtown resident Terry Kees says she is excited about plans for the Sarasota Farmers Market to expand into Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 6, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Farmers Market eyes expansion

The Sarasota Farmers Market is planning to hold a mid-week event in Five Points Park, a proposal that has drawn both praise and concern.

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Carl Knutsson and Patricia Buskirk
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Team Tony 5th annual Cycle of Life

VillageBikes hosted a 'Welcome Home' party Sunday, Oct. 5, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street to welcome back the riders who participated in Team Tony's 5th annual Cycle of Life. The 75 riders cycled 220 miles across Florida during the two-day fundraising event.

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Molly Ballow, William Fogel, Rabbi Michael Werbow, Dale Root, Joel Servetz an Ben Berman stand with the 170 bags of donated food.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 6, 2014
Temple Beth Sholom collects for local food banks

Temple Beth Sholom has collected 170 grocery bags worth of food to be donated to local food banks.

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A sign on Main Street discourages donations to panhandlers. As part of a new campaign, downtown merchants will offer donation boxes, with funds going to homelessness serves providers.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2014
Downtown merchants work to discourage panhandling

Led by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association, businesses in the heart of the city are preparing a campaign to direct funds to homelessness service providers.

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North Water Tower Park, located in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood, is a popular location for disc golf.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 6, 2014
County Commission to vote on park expansion

North Water Tower Park is owned by the City of Sarasota. The Sarasota County Commission could to expand the property by 6.2 acres.

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Three surfers rescued Melody James after she became distressed Sunday of the coast of Casey Key, but her boyfriend Vincent Charles Daniels was pronounced dead at Venice Regional Bayfront Health.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 6, 2014
Man drowns off coast of Casey Key

Vincent Charles Daniels, 53, became distressed while swimming with his girlfriend near North Jetty Park Sunday.

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One Palm, a mixed-use project including 140 apartments and 139 hotel rooms, is one of at least three major construction projects in progress in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 6, 2014
Sarasota permit data show economic recovery

Sarasota County issued nearly 30,000 building permits in the previous fiscal year, while the city broke a record with more than 7,200 permits worth roughly $362 million.

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This aerial photo of the Siesta Key public beach improvements shows the east concessions building in the top left, with the new maintenance building and tennis courts on the right.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 5, 2014
Commission gets update on beach project

A major facelift for Siesta Key public beach is about a quarter complete, as the east concessions building takes shape.

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Church of the Redeemer welcomed all sorts of pets and their humans for the Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Pet Blessing

Church of the Redeemer hosted The Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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Antique cars welcomed guests to Robarts Arena for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic

The Rotary Club of Sarasota hosted more than 600 for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic at Robarts Arena Sunday afternoon.

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Brad and Melissa Allen with Ashley Knie and Thomas Replogle
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 4, 2014
St. Martha Catholic School Interactive Dinner 'Escape to the Caribbean'

St. Martha Catholic School Interactive Dinner 'Escape to the Caribbean'

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