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  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2016
VIDEO: Parade decks downtown Sarasota with holiday cheer

Sarasota kicks off the holiday season with lions and tigers and Santa Claus (oh my)!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SMA Board of Directors Treasurer Capt. Fred Derr presens former SMA Prep Head of Schools Phillip Eddy with a ceremonial saber Aug. 2, 2014.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 2, 2016
Sarasota Military Academy lawsuit moves forward

A special magistrate has recommended denying Sarasota Military Academy’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former administrator.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 1, 2016
Santa sparks holiday cheer

Santa Claus had the honor of plugging in the downtown Christmas tree in Five Points Park.

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  • Neighbors
File photo Recent research links exercise to less depression and increased facility with memory and learning, two of the brain’s basic functions. So get up and get moving.
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • December 1, 2016
There's never been a better time to exercise

Shake off the political blues and holiday stress by getting your move on.

  • Health
Unit 1801 at The Residences sold for $3.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 1, 2016
The Residences condominium sells for $3.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Nov. 14 and Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Go Lucky Clea (#4) takes the lead.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2016
Greyhound racing gives audiences a thrill and dogs a purpose

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kent, Brion and Danielle Whitley.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2016
After tumultuous start, Riverview basketball senior finds stability, success

With his family supporting him, he worked hard and earned a scholarship to North Carolina-Wilmington.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2016
Downtown leaders discuss Main Street gateway signs

The Downtown Improvement District is considering investing in signs welcoming visitors to the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates has tried — and failed — to get Airbnb to agree to terms for paying tourist development taxes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2016
County has reservations on Airbnb tax deal

Following failed negotiations, Sarasota County officials are considering taking legal action to collect tourist taxes from properties listed on Airbnb.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The concrete structure visible on the Urban Flats site is a parking garage that will eventually be covered by apartments.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2016
Rosemary projects a work in progress

Sites with blank walls in the booming neighborhood will give way to more engaging architecture — eventually.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 1, 2016
Sarasota resident proves that not all heroes wear capes

Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, some have fur.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview senior Elayna Goodman set a new cross country school record on Nov. 26.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In May, two new at-large commissioners will join the board following a citywide election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2016
Who’s running in the Sarasota City Commission election?

With two seats up for grabs in March, citizens are beginning to step forward in pursuit of a spot on the commission.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.01.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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