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Roots on large trees planted in the 1800 block of Second Street are emerging from the ground and dislodging portions of the sidewalk — one reason the city should be careful about where it puts trees, staff says.
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  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
City pushes for tree resolution

City staff hopes a citizen committee will bring closure to tree-related issues that have lingered for more than two years.

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New College wants to grow while maintaining its intimate character.
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  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
Power in Numbers: New College embarks on growth plan

New College of Florida wants to boost its enrollment and its standing among the nation's top liberal arts schools. Can the school's leaders pull it off?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • July 6, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.6.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • July 5, 2017
Sarasota Superintendent Todd Bowden outlines plan to get every student reading on grade level

In a letter to readers, Bowden explains how Sarasota County Schools can improve in the coming years, starting with helping students master the foundational skill of reading.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 4, 2017
Selby celebrates the Fourth of July

Several Sarasotans spent their Independence Day playing lawn games and watching fireworks at Selby Gardens' All-American BBQ.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 4, 2017
Siesta fireworks dazzle despite damp weather

Over 2,000 fireworks shells exploded over the beach on Siesta Key. Then came the rain.

  • Sarasota
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Cast members Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens, Chloe Trautman, Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Brandon Gomes and Madisson Hausburg - Photo by Dewey Nicks for MTV
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 4, 2017
MTV's 'Siesta Key' will premiere July 31

The premiere date for the network's new locally-shot reality show was announced Monday night.

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The City Commission will discuss medical marijuana regulations tonight.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2017
City Commission to consider marijuana dispensary ban

After the state passed legislation regulating medical marijuana dispensaries, the city attorney recommends staying out of the weed business — for now, at least.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 07.03.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 07.03.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 07.03.17

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 1, 2017
Sarasota Grand Prix weighs anchor on Main

Residents and visitors get an up close look at Sarasota Grand Prix contestants.

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Officials are urging people to stay safe while having fun this Fourth of July.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 30, 2017
Officials urge safety this Fourth of July

With preventable deaths in the U.S. at an all-time high, local and state officials are reminding everyone to be safe.

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Crews completed the microtunnel phases of the Lift Station 87 project last month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2017
Osprey Avenue bridge reopens to pedestrians

The bridge will reopen to traffic by July 14, the city announced today.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 30, 2017
Boys and Girls Club celebrate mile marker

Fit2Run celebrated the donation of its 5000th pair of shoes to Boys and Girls Club with a one-mile fun run.

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Arleane Stier, 94, says growing up during the Great Depression instilled in her a sense of gratitude.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 29, 2017
Longboat resident reflects on life during the Great Depression

For Arleane Stier, going through one of the toughest periods in American history instilled a lasting sense of gratitude.

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  • Meghan Sasser
  • June 29, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: June 29

Pepsi Freund photographed figures silhouetted against the sky at Siesta Key.

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