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  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 29, 2016
Sarasota Chamber meets for investment update

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met last night at the Longboat Key Club for a briefing the economic impact of their Sarasota Tomorrow efforts followed by a trustee reception.

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[Photo courtesy of Michael Long] SailFuture is currently renovating this house on the bay of St. Petersburg.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 29, 2016
SailFuture brightens horizons with home renovation

The organization announces next steps in helping at-risk youth.

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The intersection of Beneva Road and Fruitville Road heavily congested following a nearby collision this afternoon, the Sarasota Police Department said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 28, 2016
Police investigate crash near Fruitville and Beneva

The Sarasota Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area near Fruitville Road and Beneva Road following a scooter-car crash this afternoon.

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Natalie Firnhaber captured this shot during sunset at Indian Beach in north Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: July 28

Natalie Firnhaber captured this shot during sunset at Indian Beach in north Sarasota.

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Courtesy photo: Sarasota County
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 28, 2016
Public invited to comment on backyard chicken amendment

Sarasota County is considering an amendment to its zoning codes that would allow for the keeping of backyard chickens in some residential areas.

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Paul Barbosa finishes the swimming portion during the Siesta Key Triathlon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 28, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.28.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 28.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 28, 2016
Into the liar’s den

Republican Carlos Beruff knew that being a candidate for the U.S. Senate could get ugly. But calling him a ‘Charlie Crist Republican’? Now that’s nasty — and a lie.

  • Longboat Key
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Max Fischer
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 28, 2016
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Suncoast Science Center

Children build from imagination to reality with Fab Creations and 3-D Design camps at Suncoast Science Center.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 28, 2016
Flocking of flamingos

Wife surprises husband by flocking his business with plastic flamingos for his 50th birthday.

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Restaurants and food-related businesses have become a point of concern for St. Armands merchants.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 28, 2016
St. Armands Circle merchants question restaurant ratio

Business owners leaving St. Armands Circle think the character of the tourist district is changing. What does that mean for shops in the area?

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The majority of SCAT's bus routes utilize the downtown transfer station. With the transfer station already working at capacity at certain times of the day, possibilities for expansion have been identified.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 28, 2016
SCAT analyzes downtown transfer station move

Although the transit service doesn't anticipate relocating the downtown transfer station anytime soon, the city wants to hear the county's plans for the future.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 28, 2016
Casey Key properties sell for $6 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 11 and July 15.

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The county instituted new rules at the Selby Library prohibiting certain behavior July 10.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 28, 2016
Library concerns highlight city, county homeless divide

Sarasota County is addressing complaints regarding illegal behavior at the County Administration Building and Selby Library, but the topic has revived tensions regarding a come-as-you-are homeless shelter.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 28, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney senior linebacker and wide receiver Vinny Conetta hopes the hard work the Cougars put in during the offseason will result in their best season come fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2016
Making it Count

Sarasota area football programs hope strong offseason will lead to success in the fall.

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