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Andrew Cano.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2016
Teen Sarasota boxer trains with grown men — and holds his own

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2016
Patrick Sanders invites Sarasota children to board the Polar Express

Patrick Sanders wants to keep the Christmas spirit alive, and he has just the ticket.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emmanuel Lambright.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2016
Sarasota basketball star is finally where he needs to be

The senior previously played at Sarasota Christian and Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The speed table is designed to slow down drivers using Orange Avenue as a detour while the Osprey Avenue bridge is closed.
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  • David Conway
  • December 8, 2016
Orange Avenue residents lobby for speed table

The city installed a temporary speed table to slow down drivers in a residential area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The project at 1329 Fourth St. will include tree-lined sidewalks that are at least eight feet in width.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 8, 2016
Rosemary developer defends tree removal

Community members are fighting to preserve two big trees on Fourth Street, but the developer is confident its plans will satisfy the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This rendering depicts Sabal Palm Plaza with Boaz Vaadia's sculpture “Ba'al & Yizhaq.”
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 8, 2016
City loosens public art rules for new developments

Developers will be allowed to bundle their required public art contributions into one large project — and the city may use public funds to enhance those projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Gotcha Group uses advertising to fund its free ride service.
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  • David Conway
  • December 8, 2016
Downtown circulator plans move ahead

The city is nearing an agreement with a private operator to run a new transit service offering on-demand rides in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • December 8, 2016
It’s time for the city to free the food trucks

Sarasota, North Port should follow the county’s lead and ease regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • David Conway
  • December 8, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.08.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Woman's Exchange, located at 539 S. Orange Ave., wanted to build a single-story expansion at 526 Rawls Ave.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 6, 2016
Judge rejects Woman’s Exchange appeal

On Monday, Circuit Court Judge Brian Iten ruled the city was justified in its decision to reject plans to expand the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 5, 2016
Super Cat II tournament brings tennis greats to Longboat

The annual men's tournament brought tennis players from 33 states to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2016
Laurel Park gets in the holiday spirit

Laurel Park neighborhood residents gathered to celebrate the holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
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