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The city approved plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park, but people living in the area say they weren’t consulted about the decision.
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  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Residents decry dog park plans

The city approved plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park, but people living in the area say they weren’t consulted about the decision.

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STOP has criticized the sidewalks next to the Westin Sarasota property, but city staff says building setbacks won't necessarily lead to better sidewalks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Residents, planners discuss sidewalk solutions

Residents want swift action to widen city sidewalks, but officials say the issue is more complex than it may appear.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium plans to build its new structure at Nathan Benderson Park near University Town Center.
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  • Adrian Moore
  • March 1, 2018
Mote location decision a cause for reflection

Sarasota City Commission is reaping what it sowed.

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The city will begin a more formal budget discussion in June.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 28, 2018
City looks ahead to 2018-19 budget

Preliminary estimates show a nearly $1.5 million general fund budget deficit. Commissioners had different approaches on a solution.

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Most of the damage from Hurricane Irma in Sarasota County was minor.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 28, 2018
FEMA’s Irma payout in Sarasota: $9.7 million, so far

FEMA gave out almost $10 million in individual assistance grants in Sarasota County, and as we head into another hurricane season, residents are still working to get repairs completed.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 27, 2018
Longboat Key tennis pros battle it out

Pros from the Longboat Key Public Tennis and the Longboat Key Club competed against each other Feb. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Flu shots are free for children and adults at the Sarasota County Health Department facility at 2200 Ringling Blvd. in Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 27, 2018
Flu season not over yet, health officials warn

Despite recent declines in influenza activity, the virus could rebound locally in March.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 27, 2018
School district announces new Riverview High principal

Erin del Castillo will start July 1, pending school board approval.

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Greg Steube is running for Congress.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 27, 2018
State senator announces congressional bid

Florida Sen. Greg Steube announced his campaign Monday, after U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney announced his retirement.

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Krista Lohr, Izetta Fields, Shirley Shaw and Sharon Folta of Sarasota Women of Action
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • February 26, 2018
Sarasota Democrats welcome Congressman Joaquin Castro

A wave of blue took over the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota during the Kennedy King Dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan
  • February 26, 2018
Gillespie Park’s butterfly garden continues to flourish

The coming of spring begins the next phase of the Gillespie Park Neighborhood Association’s butterfly garden project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 26, 2018
Cardinal Mooney High closed as police investigate 'concerning' Snapchat post

The Sarasota Police Department said there's no reason to believe there is a threat to the school, which plans to re-open Tuesday.

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    In Memoriam |
  • February 26, 2018
Patricia A. Farrell

Patricia A. Farrell, 82, of Tenafly, NJ and Longboat Key, FL, passed away on February 21, 2018 at her home in Tenafly, NJ after a long battle with lung cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • February 24, 2018
Le Marche Bohemien brings the bohemian spirit to Five Points Park

The open-air market returned for its fourth year to Downtown Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 23, 2018
Sarasota School Board supports more officers in schools

The school district supports a plan announced by Gov. Rick Scott on Feb. 23.

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