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Sarasota

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  • Jack Short
  • November 12, 2015
Welcome Back: Shoreline projects to watch this season

How much sand will upcoming local beach projects bring? Enough to fill the Empire State Building’s 1.37 million cubic yards — nearly twice. Read on to learn plans for your favorite beach this season.

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Developer Greg Kveton is spearheading the DeMarcay on Palm condo project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2015
WELCOME BACK: Development continues in downtown Sarasota

Large projects continue to go through the development process, and key funding mechanisms are changing. How have the past few months changed the landscape in the heart of the city?

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Last year, stakeholders on St. Armands Circle and Longboat Key sought to address severe traffic congestion affecting the region’s barrier islands. Officials are still working on finding solutions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2015
WELCOME BACK: Can we get out of our traffic jam?

As an influx of part-time residents descends on Sarasota, officials are continuing efforts to address traffic problems in the region.

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Riverview junior Austin Katz will compete in four events at the Class 4A Swimming and Diving State Championships Nov. 14, in Stuart.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2015
Going for Gold

Riverview junior Austin Katz is the No. 1 seed in two events heading into the Class 4A Swimming and Diving State Championships Nov. 14.

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The Riverview High girls cross-country team has made 19 straight trips to the Cross-Country State Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2015
19 and Counting

The Riverview High girls cross-country team extended its streak of Cross-Country State Championship appearances Nov. 7.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 12, 2015
Home of the Month: Classic on the Key

An old-fashioned Siesta Key home comes back into fashion.

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Cash Woods hangs over the barricade to wave his flag at Sarasota Military Academy cadets.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 11, 2015
Downtown Sarasota beams with pride for Veterans Day parade

Main Street hosts parade goers and local veterans for annual parade.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 11, 2015
Campaign finance reports show some local candidates well-funded

Several local politicians have pushed 2016 fundraising past the $50,000 mark, even without opponents.

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Matt Bruback has partnered with Jennifer Vigne with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County to promote the miracle belt.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 11, 2015
Former MLB player turns Sarasota entrepreneur

A minor league baseball player-turned-entrepreneur has a product parents embrace. His next goal: get it into more hands.

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Jeff De Jongh and Ted Smith
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 11, 2015
Sarasota Kiwanis pays tribute to veterans with breakfast

Local veterans were invited to enjoy breakfast with the Sarasota Kiwanis Club at Robarts Arena.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2015
Musicians bring the funk for Giving Hunger the Blues

Annual block party Giving Hunger the Blues returns to Southside Village.

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  • Neighbors
Guest of Honor and WWII Marine veteran Blanche Mettler makes the first slice of the cake with help from Joe Tomaselli.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2015
U.S. Marine Corps cuts the cake for 240th birthday

Local Marine veterans host luncheon to share memories and sing "Happy Birthday" to the U.S. Marine Corps.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 9, 2015
County Commissioners approve tentative referendum list

Several items were dropped from the list, including a new medical examiner’s facility and a history center.

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Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 9, 2015
Giving Hunger the Blues packs Southside Village

Music lovers dance in the street for concerts to benefit local organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maksym Lototskyy dips Marni Mount.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 8, 2015
Temple Emanu-El learns to tango

The Brotherhood and Sisterhood at Temple Emanu-El host a Latin Dance Night complete with dance lessons.

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