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A documentary about golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez will film in Sarasota County in December.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 17, 2017
County rebate program brings Chi-Chi Rodriguez documentary to Sarasota

The county will reimburse filmmakers for up to $80,000 of funds spent in Sarasota County.

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At a site near 12th Street and Orange Avenue, crews are grinding down storm debris for disposal. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2017
City concludes post-Irma debris collection

The city has reinstated its regular residential yard waste rules after collecting more than 60,000 cubic yards of debris in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

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  • Ryan Butler
  • November 17, 2017
Sarasota ranks third in capital gains wealth

A study shows Sarasota among the top regions in the nation for wealth accumulation.

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  • Ryan Butler
  • November 17, 2017
New polling places announced for special election primary

There are three precincts with new polling locations for the House District 72 primary.

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The Bath & Racquet Club is known for its tennis facilities, but the owners want to transform it into a residential community. Photo courtesy Bath & Racquet Club.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
Bath & Racquet Club plans residential expansion

The owners of the Bath & Racquet Club want to add up to 180 residential units in mid-rise buildings around the property.

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The city hopes the construction is substantially complete by early April.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
Downtown intersection to close for roundabout construction

Beginning Nov. 27, the city will close the intersection of Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard through next spring.

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Jonathan Lewis
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota Commission approves pay raise for interim county administrator

Jonathan Lewis will take over for Tom Harmer as the interim county administrator Dec. 8, with a $22,000 salary increase.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota group wants to change county elections

The Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections wants Sarasota County to elect commissioners from single-member districts, not at-large.

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Bethany Burnett, Allison Cohen and Es Swithart
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota County Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

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  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 16

Bruce Lehman photographed this chorus line of seagulls that seemed ready to dance at the bayfront by the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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The Rams hold high the state title trophy following their win in Stuart. Photo courtesy Christopher Dubs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2017
Un-four-gettable: Rams enjoy another championship

The Riverview High boys swim team won its fourth-straight state title Nov. 10.

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Two properties on Blind Pass Road, 9200 and 9275, recently sold for $3,153,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 16, 2017
Blind Pass Road properties sell for $3,153,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

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Plans to operate a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion remain controversial.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
Resident opposition mounts to Lido pavilion plans

Critics say a proposal to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion is a bad deal for the city.

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Dasha Pierce, Roger Barry and Phyllis Barry discuss potential changes to make Second Street and Fourth Street more bike-friendly.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
City plots bike-centric downtown streets

The city is considering redesigning Second and Fourth streets to primarily accommodate bicycle traffic, not motor vehicles.

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The city is considering a policy that would regulate the streets commercial trucks could use as through routes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
City weighs changes to truck policy

The city wants to address resident concerns about large trucks traveling through neighborhoods.

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