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Blackburn Point Bridge closure rescheduled

Sarasota County will delay repairs until May 26, after residents asked for a delay.

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  • May 1, 2009
Sarasota's FCAT scores improve

All grade levels tested achieve higher writing scores over last year's results.

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  • April 30, 2009
Real Estate Transactions

Ritz-Carlton condo sells for $2.8 million

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  • April 30, 2009
Wine and Wheels

Sippers find new favorites al fresco

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  • April 30, 2009
Oaks Club oozes glamour

Zipped into snazzy evening apparel, members arrived in style Saturday, April 25, for the traditional Oaks Club Ball.

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  • April 30, 2009
Clothing craze

Finally Friday takes '80s fans back

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  • April 30, 2009
Cops Corner

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  • April 30, 2009
Child protection center gets new home

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Child Advocacy Center, the new home for Sarasota's CPC, was held Thursday, April 23

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  • April 30, 2009
Casey Key incorporation supporters remain vocal

The main proponents of the incorporation of Casey Key are proving their resolve despite recent setbacks to their campaign.

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  • April 30, 2009
In Brief

Community News and notes

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  • April 30, 2009
Dirt Pile disturbs neighbors

The creation of a retention pond in Palmer Ranch resulted in a tractor-topped, 30-foot dirt pile that residents say is creating a mess in their nearby communities.

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  • April 30, 2009
Rainy-day fund to run dry

A special fund created by the city to recover lost revenue is expected to run out a year early.

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 30, 2009
City mulls furlough, layoffs

To make up for a shortfall of nearly $9 million, the city considers cutting more jobs and asking employees to go unpaid for two weeks.

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  • April 30, 2009
Hands on

Students plant roots for life

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  • April 30, 2009
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