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Kayleigh Bergstrom is one of three sophomores alongside Gabby Ulrich and Kaitlin Carolan to lead the Cougars in scoring this season.
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Jack Dudonis, 3, and Maxwell Dudonis, 9 meet the Easter Bunny.
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Easter Bunny brings seasonal cheer to Siesta Key Village

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The Fruitville Townhomes site plan to replace the vacant former Sarasota Lanes bowling center.
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Corinne Arriaga (left) has been promoted to the city's chief transportation planner and Alvimarie Corales to capital projects manager.
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City of Sarasota transportation planners Alvimarie Corales and Corinne Arriaga have received promotions to capital projects manager and chief transportation planner, respectively.

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