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The owners of the Midtown Plaza shopping center, which formerly housed a Winn-Dixie, see residential zoning as an attractive path to redevelopment in the future.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 4, 2019
City explores mixed-use option for shopping centers

Could residential zoning be a path to redeveloping languishing commercial plazas throughout Sarasota?

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Riverview's Tyrus Jackson drives the lane.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota and Manatee counties split basketball all-star games

The Sarasota girls and Manatee boys walked away winners.

  • Sarasota
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Approximately 850 students in Sarasota County will receive free internet access in the first year of the program.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota County Schools collaborates to provide free internet access to low-income students

Sprint’s 1Million Project aims to help approximately “1 million low-income high school students across the country by providing them with free high-speed Internet access at home.”

  • Sarasota
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Susan Weintraub and Phyllis Weitzner
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 3, 2019
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom takes to the runway

The Sophisticated Ladies Celebrate the Arts fashion show took place on April 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Sarasota County Schools Police Department vehicle sits outside of Sarasota High School.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 3, 2019
School Board OKs resolution against arming teachers

Members ultimately approved a statement 3-2 but not without differing views on how message should be articulated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Esther and Brent Williams are both back at work following the kidney transplant.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2019
Bird Key executive chef makes recovery from kidney transplant

A week before he was set to start dialysis, Brent Williams found out he had a kidney match a lot closer than he thought.

  • Longboat Key
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Christine Wozz Photography
    A time to celebrate |
  • April 3, 2019
Just Married: Kellen & Julia

This couple's love story took them from the gym to the circus tent.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2019
Gas line break causes traffic jam on U.S. 41

Southbound lanes remain closed just south of Proctor Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although at least one city commissioner expressed a desire for more proactive law enforcement targeting the homeless community, City Manager Tom Barwin said the city needed to consider other long-term strategies.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 2, 2019
City Commission hears update on homelessness

Officials expressed excitement about progress made in the last two years, but significant challenges remain.

  • Sarasota
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  • Guest Author
  • April 2, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Vanda Yvonne Bayliss
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Vanda Yvonne Bayliss

Vanda Yvonne Bayliss, 67, passed away March 3rd, 2019, in Sarasota, Florida after a brief battle with cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
John F. “Brownie” Brown

John F. Brown, known as “Brownie” of Port Huron, Michigan peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on March 9, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Contract gaffe means less sand for Lido

APRIL FOOLS: Maritime law expert says dispute's resolution might have to stand.

  • April Fools
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Natural notes: Orchestra plan melds park with venue

APRIL FOOLS: Responding to resident concerns, the Sarasota Orchestra wants to incorporate major elements of Payne Park into its new concert hall.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Siesta Key 'cover charge' planned

APRIL FOOLS: Residents and county taxpayers will be exempt from new charges coming this summer.

  • April Fools
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