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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 21, 2015
SRQ airport lands new airline

Calgary-based WestJet plans to serve SRQ Airport with nonstop service to Toronto twice a week.

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Siesta Key residents have rallied against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' plans to dredge Big Pass.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 20, 2015
Siesta Isles survey reveals opposition to Big Pass dredge proposal

A survey by the 297-home Siesta Isles Association came back with 98% of respondents agains the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to mine Big Pass to shore up Lido Beach.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 20, 2015
Jebco plans North Trail condo project

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

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Courtesy photo. Jack Levick with Carol Papa at his retirement celebration.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 20, 2015
First Presbyterian music director retires

Jack Levick served as music director for First Presbyterian Church for 11 years.

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  • Neighbors
Marc Pelz pours a sauvignon blanc and chardonnay blend from Binyamina Yogev Wines.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 19, 2015
Temple Emanu-El unwinds with tasting

Members of Temple Emanu-El enjoy wine tasting event at Fresh Start Cafe.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2015
FYI Friday — Your weekly news roundup

This week's FYI Friday features news about the loss of Rod Warner, known widely as Mr. Roundabout, peacock trouble on Longboat Key and more!

  • Sarasota
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Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky and Goodwill North Georgia President Ray Bishop.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 17, 2015
Goodwill Ambassadors mingle with social event

Suncoast Porsche hosts local Goodwill Ambassadors for networking event.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2015
Evie's on Main Street to open in September

Owner Mike Evanoff said he plans to open the bar, restaurant and bowling alley on the 1500 block of Main Street Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Marni Mount participated in an archaeological dig in the Beit Guvrin caves outside of Jerusalem.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 17, 2015
Holy Land adventure

Members of Temple-Emanu-El make a trip to Israel.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2015
SRQ Airport OKs Uber pickups

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will charge Uber drivers $2.50 per pickup through December.

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Pat Halsted and Dr. Ed Feldmann
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 16, 2015
The Glenridge hits the mini-golf course

Despite raindrops and delays residents were delighted to spend the Thursday morning on the "green" for a Mini-Golf Tournament at The Glenridge.

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File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 16, 2015
La Bellasara condo sells for $2,375,000

The following Sarasota residential real estate transactions took place between June 29 and July 3.

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Lila Tack, Emma Zamikoff and Iris Axelius smile during leg stretches.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 16, 2015
Campers raise the barre with Sarasota Ballet

Sarasota Ballet summer camps offer three weeks of ballet, musical theater and contemporary dance classes.

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Chet Whitehorm seems to have scored a big word in Scrabble as Cherie Miller contemplates her tiles.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 16, 2015
This week in history 7.16.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.16.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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