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Two dogs, Liebchen and Dennis, run around Sapphire Shores Park free of leashes. The city considered regulations that would require leashes in all parks.
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  • David Conway
  • March 23, 2017
City unleashes conversation on dogs in parks

Sarasota is considering changing its park rules to require dogs to stay on a leash, but some pet owners think officials are barking up the wrong tree.

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Sarasota High junior Steven Colon pitches against Charlotte.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota baseball tournament is truly a Classic

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kinga Aletto and Lauren McMahan are headed to the Junior Olympics in April.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 23, 2017
SMA juniors prepare for air rifle Junior Olympics

The pair also has an eye on a more distant target.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brooks Larson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.23.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.23.17

  • Sarasota
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Mike Welcer.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota High Five Moments: 03.23.17

Sarasota High Five Moments: 03.23.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 22, 2017
Mayors’ Feed the Hungry celebrates 30 years

The organization’s 30th anniversary celebration was held on March 22 at Harvest Church.

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Sarasota County emergency personnel begin picking through the rubble after a car crashed through the front of a south Sarasota business last Thursday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 22, 2017
Car crashes into Sarasota gym

The owners of Personalized Fitness & Massage Center estimate about $40,000 in damage to their South Tamiami Trail business.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 22, 2017
Felipe Calderón talks trade in Sarasota roundtable

Former Mexican Pres. Felipe Calderón shared his thoughts on Pres. Donald Trump, the proposed border wall and — most important according to him — trade.

  • Sarasota
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(Courtesy) Sprouts Farmers Market will open in south Sarasota next mont.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 22, 2017
Sprouts Farmers Market to open in Sarasota

The grocery store will open its doors in Pelican Plaza April 12.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 22, 2017
Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon talks Mexican-American relations

The 56th President of Mexico Felipe Calderon spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in the final installment of the 2017 Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 22, 2017
RCLA announces 2018 Town Hall lineup

As the 2017 series comes to a close, Ringling College Library Association looks releases the 2018 Town Hall Lecture lineup.

  • Sarasota
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Jacob Martinez
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2017
Update: Serial flasher caught again

A man arrested for exposing himself to women in Manatee County has now been charged in Sarasota, as well.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County Area Transit Director Rocky Burke and Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham watch as County Commissioner Alan Maio cuts a ribbon in front of the Siesta Key Breeze.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 20, 2017
Siesta turns key on new trolley service

Sarasota County Commissioners and Island leaders take inaugural ride on Siesta Key Breeze trolley.

  • Sarasota
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 19, 2017
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon races through Sarasota

Runners wound their way around St. Armands and through Indian Shores to finish the Sarasota Half Marathon at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 18, 2017
Students trade typical break for altruistic alternative

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County facilitates an alternative Spring Break option for area high schoolers.

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