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Rep. Margaret Good, D- Sarasota, addresses attendees of the water quality summit beside fellow state representatives.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 13, 2019
State representatives reflect on larger legislative picture at water quality summit

State representatives attended the June 5 Sarasota County Water Quality Summit to update attendees on state policies.

  • Sarasota
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One pole is located on Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 13, 2019
New downtown poles usher in 5G era to Sarasota

Medians around the city are seeing the addition of some new poles. But what are they?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eddie Sotomayor was a Sarasota resident who died in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 12, 2019
Sarasota remembers Pulse shooting

Robb McGovern honored his friend Eddie Sotomayor and those who died in the Pulse shooting on June 12.

  • Sarasota
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  • Guest Author
  • June 12, 2019
Letters to the editor Readers sound off on: Epoch, Selby, Orchestra

STOP organizer says group wouldn't object to a specific project.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 12, 2019
Sarasota Bradenton airport sets all-time passenger record

The airport saw more than 161,000 passengers in May.

  • Sarasota
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Fearing the effects on traffic coming and leaving the barrier islands, Longboat Key leaders opposed a Sarasota proposal for Fruitville Road in 2019.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 12, 2019
Longboat Key, Sarasota commissioners meet Thursday

City leaders plan to discuss transportation, development and other issues they hold in common.

  • Longboat Key
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The organization that operates the Sarasota County Fairgrounds is actively exploring options for improving the property — including the possible construction of a new cultural facility.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2019
Plotting future, fairgrounds open to orchestra discussions

The Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Association is willing to consider the possibility of building a new Sarasota Orchestra music center near Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2019
Wallendas to perform high-wire walk over Times Square

Two Sarasota siblings will take their act up to 25 stories in New York.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2019
Sarasota Bradenton airport updates pet regulations

The new rules will apply to all animals except trained service animals.

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The 23.4-acre site is known as "Graceland" and will be purchase for $2.55 million.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2019
Conservation Foundation under contract for 'Graceland'

Sarasota organization needs $2.5 million by end of June.

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  • News
Fruitville Elementary School students look through the 250 books from the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 10, 2019
Hooked on phonics: Fruitville Elementary School receives book donation

The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast hosted a free book distribution for Fruitville Elementary School students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 9, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets colorful at annual craft festival

The St. Armands Circle 18th annual craft festival took place June 8-9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 8, 2019
Mote Aquarium visitors help celebrate World Oceans Day

Young and old enjoy displays, education and fun.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 8, 2019
Volunteers help clean New Pass

Sarasota Bay Watch coordinates removal of all sorts of stuff from under the water.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 8, 2019
Volunteers clean up Siesta Beach on World Oceans Day

Hundreds gathered to pick up trash and play games.

  • Sarasota
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