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Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Queior with guest speaker Tony Carvajal and Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota Chamber hosts 96th annual Kickoff

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce invites businesses to consider projected growth for 2030.

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ODA senior Parke Phillips hit three home runs, including two grand slams, the first week of the season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview sweeps Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors for Class 8A

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Susan Kelley during a rare time when she's not Florence, Italy which serves as the inspiration for her latest book "Ciao Pussy!"
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
An American in Florence

Susan Kelley’s latest book “Ciao Pussy!” documents her 16 years abroad as a resident of Florence, Italy.

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Photo by Jack Short. The new pavilion and walkway at Siesta Key Beach will be open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 20 after two years of construction.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 18.

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  • February 18, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Sebly orchids and found hounds

WEEK OF FEB. 18

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  • February 18, 2016
Logan’s departure leaves city homeless strategy in flux

As the city parts ways with homelessness director Doug Logan, officials are leaving the responsibility of creating a housing first apparatus to the private sector.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • February 18, 2016
Make beach parkers pay

The renovated facilities at Siesta Key Beach are a smart investment — improving infrastructure and a crucial economic driver. Next to be addressed: Pay for parking.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 18, 2016
Gulf View properties sells for $4.7 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between February 1 and February 5.

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Sheryl King, Chris Jenkins and Jason Champion
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  • Jack Short
  • February 18, 2016
Signs: Are they a changin’?

Southgate residents say it’s time for change when it comes to the community’s only sign.

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The Purple Ribbon Committee will tour the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at its next meeting on Aug. 28.
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  • David Conway
  • February 18, 2016
Van Wezel study calls for new facility

As part of the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 planning effort, a study commissioned by the Van Wezel Foundation recommends the construction of a new venue with more than 2,000 seats — at a price from $150 to $525 million.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • February 18, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.18.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Nikki Yanez, won the USTA Girls 12 hard court national championship this past August.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Making a mark on the competition

Sarasota 12-year-old has been playing in the Girls’ 18s singles division for the past year.

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Andy
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  • Jack Short
  • February 17, 2016
Wayward dog, Andy, found

Ten days after jumping a 12-foot fence at a foster home on Siesta Key, social media and a network of vigilant dog lovers helped locate Andy.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson presents a proclaimation celebrating the 20th anniverary of CYD to CEO Karen Bogues, Sarah Marin and former commissioner Shannon Staub.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 17, 2016
CYD celebrates 20 years developing young leaders

Sarasota County Commissioners recognize Community Youth Development on its 20th anniversary.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Orioles to open Spring workouts

Pitchers and catchers will take the field for their first Spring Training workout Feb. 19.

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