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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 27, 2015
CYD appoints new board members

Community Youth Development alumna among announced members of board of directors.

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Courtesy photo. Friends and family were aboard for the ribbon cutting ceremony for TNT Freedom Fishing Charters.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 27, 2015
TNT Freedom Fishing Charters launches

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new business took place on Friday, July 24th.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 24, 2015
FYI Friday: Bomb scare forces SMH lockdown

This week's FYI Friday features news about a suspicious birdhouse, more roundabouts in downtown Sarasota and more!

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Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Vice President Kevin Cooper welcomes guests and members to the Power Hour Luncheon at Chart House.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 24, 2015
Chamber members catch up with Power Hour luncheon

July is Member Appreciation month for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 23, 2015
Beware: form-based vision

The ‘transportation summit’ was a prelude to a grander scheme for an urban-planner’s dream.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 23, 2015
In Bloom: Director of Horticulture for Selby Gardens

Go behind the green with the Director of Horticulture at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Mike Laughlin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Eric Kimsey was one of three Florida Burn pitchers named to the All-Tournament team at the 2015 Perfect Game WWBA 17U National Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 23, 2015
Local players named to All-Tournament team

Several Florida Burn players were named to the All-Tournament team at the 2015 Perfect Game WWBA 17U National Championships.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 23, 2015
GSJGA crowns winners in summer series

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association held its fifth summer series event July 20, at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
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Johnny Cavoli builds a fort with hula hoops.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 23, 2015
Campers find balance with circus camp

Sarasota Christian School hosts a week-long circus camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 23, 2015
County leaders revive conference center discussion

Sarasota County commissioners went on the record in support of a mid-­sized conference center this month, while a group of business leaders begin building back private sector support for such a venue.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 23, 2015
Conversation with Mike Evanoff

The local business owner discusses his plans for a new downtown restaurant and trouble with the city that has turned his entrepreneurial eye away from the Rosemary District.

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El Greco Cafe owners Robert and Gena Marini are already convinced the Main Street and Orange Avenue roundabout project will keep customers away from their restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 23, 2015
Businesses brace for roundabout construction

As the city begins work on a roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue, some businesses in the area are already feeling the effects of the project.

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Jamie Overmiller greets guest at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Power Hour Luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 23, 2015
Sarasota calendar 7.23.15

Sarasota events for the week of July 23

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Over the last decade, Githler Development sought to replace the Yacht Center with two nine-story condominiums and subsequently a yacht club and gas station.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 23, 2015
Jebco plans North Trail condo project

Fresh off development of the Q town homes on Ringling Boulevard, Jebco Ventures has submitted preliminary plans for more than 150 condominiums on North Tamiami Trail.

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The owners of the Bellora subdivision hoped to convert a nearby city-owned parcel into parkland — and wanted it named to reflect their contribution.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 23, 2015
Parkland proposal reignites public naming rights discussion

A developer offered to maintain a piece of city-owned land it wanted turned into a park. The city said no — and continues to search for a policy regarding the naming of public property.

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