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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.
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  • 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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    By
  • 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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  • Neighbors
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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    By
  • 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.

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

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

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • June 29, 2017
Spirit of America: Remembering our past, how we got here

In our history, we as Americans have faced many challenges and hardships. It’s the spirit we share in common that always pulls us through.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gabe Hernandez tosses a bag.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 29, 2017
Hole-y moly: bar patrons battle for prizes in cornhole

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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Evan Justice readies to take a big swing.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 29, 2017
Orioles give Oak Park students a diamond of a day

The club hosted a clinic specifically for Oak Park.

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A condo in Orange Blossom Towers at 1330 Main St. in Sarasota recently sold for $1.55 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 29, 2017
Orange Blossom Tower condo sells for $1.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 12-16

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Proximity to Ringling College is becoming a major asset for the North Trail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 29, 2017
Developers plan pair of North Trail projects

A Starbucks and an apartment complex are coming to North Tamiami Trail, a sign that Sarasota colleges are luring development to the area.

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Street flooding is a frequent problem in Sarasota, but officials have targeted Harbor Acres as a particularly challenging part of the county.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 29, 2017
County examines Harbor Acres flooding issues

Residents in the bayfront neighborhood have significant concerns about flooding. Officials say fixing the problem won’t be easy.

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Sarasota Crew's U16 Women's Eight races to a title at the 2025 USRowing Youth National Championships hosted by Nathan Benderson Park. The Crew had 16 entries at this year's championships, but did not bring home a title.
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