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Construction crews knock down a portion of the Main Plaza shopping center to clear space for a residential-focused project still awaiting city approval.
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  • David Conway
  • November 5, 2020
Main Plaza demolition underway

Two 10-story mixed-use buildings are planned in the 1900 block of Main Street.

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The city is proposing reducing travel lanes on a one-mile stretch of Ringling and adding protected bike lanes. Images via city of Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • November 5, 2020
City plots bike lanes on Ringling Boulevard

The city is gathering feedback on a proposal that would reduce the number of vehicular lanes on the street.

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With a funding deal in place, The Bay Sarasota will now move to gain city approval for the proposed first phase of the park project, a 10-acre site north of Boulevard of the Arts. Image courtesy The Bay Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • November 4, 2020
City, county finalize The Bay tax deal

Local governments are working together to funnel an estimated $189 million in property tax revenue toward a bayfront park and performance venue.

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Actors perform in FST’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit in 2016. Photo courtesy Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 4, 2020
Sarasota theaters partner to bring arts education to students

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Florida Studio Theatre are bringing free arts programming to Sarasota County School students.

  • Sarasota
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Keira Taylor, Ronnie Dewitt, Rachelle Light, Renee Taylor and McKenzie Taylor
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 3, 2020
Republicans celebrate at Robarts Arena

Candidates and well-wishers celebrate on Election Night.

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Kyle Scott Battie is leading the incumbent in District 1, while Liz Alpert and Erik Arroyo are ahead of the top vote-getters in the August primary for Districts 2 and 3. File photos
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  • David Conway
  • November 3, 2020
Battie, Alpert, Arroyo win City Commission races

Two newcomers and one incumbent are set to claim the three district seats on the Sarasota City Commission.

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SRclue had players figuring out clues connected to Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 3, 2020
Nonprofits pivot to online fundraisers

Several nonprofits have turned to online events in lieu of in-person fundraisers.

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Incumbent Mike Moran was elected to another four-year term as the District 1 county commissioner. Harry Sayer
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 3, 2020
Incumbent Moran wins District 1 County Commission seat

Incumbents Mike Moran and Nancy Detert won districts 1 and 3. Newcomer Ron Cutsinger won District 5 seat after Commissioner Charles Hines reached his term limit.

  • Sarasota
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Colette Russell held her sign up high.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 2, 2020
Sarasota voters head to the polls

Here's what voters felt about the election in Sarasota.

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The 200-bed facility will treat individuals who suffer from substance abuse or those who have mental illness. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 2, 2020
Commissioners OK plans for a 200-bed jail diversion facility

The facility would service individuals suffering with substance abuse or those who have a mental illness in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parents line up in front of school board chambers to show disdain of the district's mask policy. Harry Sayer
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 2, 2020
Parents file lawsuit against district's face mask policy

The lawsuit invokes the Florida Constitution and Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka as reasons why the policy should be stopped.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 2, 2020
Fright Night on St. Armands brings out the Circle's spooky side

Families in costume strolled the Circle, to the delight of bystanders and restaurant diners.

  • Sarasota
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A condominium in Plaza at Five Points Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2020
Five Points condo sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 19-23.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 1, 2020
Welcome back, winter residents!

A lot went on while you were gone. Here's a quick look at some of the stories that made news,

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sofia Maniscalco was ready for candy.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 31, 2020
Siesta Key throws Halloween Safe Treats event

Costumed families flocked to Siesta Key Village for Halloween.

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