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Members of the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee shared their thoughts with the City Commission Monday evening.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 15, 2015
Bobby Jones committee hones in on improvement plans

The group tasked with examining the future of Bobby Jones Golf Club agrees the facility needs significant upgrades, but the desired scope of work is still in question.

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A version of developer Harvey Vengroff’s plans for a massive injection of affordable housing into the city, reviewed by the county in June. Advocates say a lack of affordable housing is impeding economic development.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 15, 2015
Report decries lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County

Costs associated with the problem will be passed on to everyone, advocates say.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 15, 2015
Youth soccer scores with season opener

Soccer season began for the Suncoast Sports Club Saturday, Sept. 13 at Glebe Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Just the Stats: 9-17-15

Sarasota Just the Stats: 9-17-15

  • Sarasota
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Riverview High alum Richie James starred as an offensive weapon at Middle Tennessee State University.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Alumni Spotlight: Richie James

Riverview High graduate Richie James was named Middle Tennessee State's offensive Warrior of the Week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 09.17.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 09.17.15

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Orioles to host fall instructional league

The Baltimore Orioles will host the team’s Fall Instructional League Sept. 22 through Oct. 13, in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Before the City Commission's decision not to regulate any vehicles for hire, Uber representatives warned that a proposed ordinance would drive the service out of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 14, 2015
City prepares to formalize taxi deregulation

Following last week’s decision to preserve Uber service in Sarasota and remove regulations on taxis, city staff is working on implementing the changes.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 14, 2015
Sarasota County ranks high for livability

Sarasota County ranks high for ‘livability.’ However, it may be that livability is in the eye — and age — of the beholder.

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Sean Daley keeps after the ball.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 12, 2015
Soccer season opener kicks off at Glebe Park

Youth soccer clinic and games start up for the Suncoast Sports Club league on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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This Tesla Model S has extra storage space under the hood — the engine is located in the rear of the vehicle.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2015
Mote Marine gets energized about electric cars

The laboratory and aquarium center hosted Electrify the Island to kick off National Drive Electric Week.

  • Sarasota
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Hundreds charged through the Heart Walk heart to start the walk.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2015
Heart Walkers participate in fitness and philanthropy

The Sarasota Manatee American Heart Association walk raised more than $200,000 by Saturday.

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The owners of Marina Jack, the facility pictured here, purchased another marina on south Siesta Key last week.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 11, 2015
Marina Jack buys large south Siesta facility

The new owners of Turtle Beach Marina, now Bayfront Yacht Works and Marina, will update the facilities and operations at the site.

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The World Trade Center memorial is decorated with a wreath to commemorate the September 11 attacks.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 11, 2015
Sarasota PD remembers 9/11 victims

World Trade Center memorial is decorated to commemorate September 11, 2001 attacks.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2015
Lady Blazers sweep Lady Panthers

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team improved to 6-1 on the season.

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