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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 31, 2017
Take Stock in Children celebrates graduates

The annual Celebration of Hope took place on May 31 at The Francis.

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  • Neighbors
The Osprey Avenue bridge will reopen for pedestrian activity this month, and the road will reopen in July.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 31, 2017
Lift Station 87 construction clears hurdle

City officials say the Osprey Avenue bridge is still on track to reopen in July.

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YPG board members Shantel Norman, Ashley Leon, Anna Foster and YPG Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 31, 2017
Blast from the Past: YPG gala will boast timeless theme

Sarasota Young Professionals Group's throwback gala will take guests back in time — to the decade of their choosing.

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The owners of Short Stop Market said the neighboring Woman' s Exchange consignment store is purchasing the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2017
Short Stop Market to close

Owners of the Short Stop Market announced the Orange Avenue convenience store will close next month following the sale of the property.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 29, 2017
Memorial Day Parade brings patriotism to Main Street

Sarasota residents and visitors lined Main Street for the annual parade on May 29.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 27, 2017
Sarasota National Cemetery honors veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs of the cemetery hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Memorial Day parade marches down Main Street each year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2017
City announces street closures for Memorial Day parade

The city's Memorial Day parade will conclude with a ceremony honoring the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

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U.S. Navy Captain Robert O' Neill
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 25, 2017
A memory worth fighting for

For most, Pearl Harbor is history, but for Captain Robert O’Neill it’s personal.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 25, 2017
Leadership Sarasota class unveils community project

The Leadership Sarasota County class of 2017 cut the ribbon on Project Play and Learn at Roy McBean Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 25, 2017
Anonymous sources: No

The Lamestream Media’s slipshod practices and blatant biases are tarnishing the entire industry. In the old days, today’s fake news writers would get the Trump treatment: ‘You’re fired!’

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A condo at 340 S. Palm Ave. sold for $3.3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 25, 2017
Sarabande condominium sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Some Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents think dogs shouldn' t be allowed off-leash in a neighborhood park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
City untangles park leash law issues

Following feedback from concerned citizens, the city is taking more time to consider whether dogs should be allowed off leash in neighborhood parks.

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A master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club attempts to maintain the character of the two 18-hole courses.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
Golf architect outlines Bobby Jones overhaul

Richard Mandell says Bobby Jones Golf Club needs major infrastructure upgrades, but the character of the courses don’t have to change for the facility to succeed.

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Mark Krucke' s art proposal used sea animals as the basis for a wayfinding system at the State Street parking garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
City could scrap State Street garage art

Following a controversy that led to demotions for three employees, the city attorney thinks the commission should throw away a batch of public art proposals.

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The Embassy Suites project may tower over a two-story Second Street building, but the developer says it is taking necessary precautions to minimize the impact.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
Space Invaders: Downtown deals with construction site spillover

Downtown residents and businesses continue to complain about the impact of neighboring developments. Is there enough room to build without trouble?

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