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This home at 2704 Bay Shore Road has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 3,900 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.51 million. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • August 28, 2014
Home in Bay Haven sells for $1.51 million

A home in Bay Haven tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Richard Chen submitted this photo of a rainbow, taken in Palmer Ranch.
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  • August 28, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Richard Chen submitted this photo of a rainbow, taken in Palmer Ranch.

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  • August 28, 2014
Your Neighbor | Mary Masi

Mary Masi teaches laughter yoga at the Sarasota Mindfulness Institute.

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  • August 28, 2014
Football preview: Booker High

Booker High senior Jeremiah Henderson assumed the reins as the Tornadoes' starting quarterback last fall while helping lead the team to the regional semifinals.

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Goodwyn
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  • August 28, 2014
Coaching Change

Former defensive coordinator Recharde Goodwyn was named Booker High's new head coach this season.

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Paul Caragiulo celebrates his win with departing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.
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  • August 28, 2014
Caragiulo, Maio look forward to November

After winning their primaries with convincing margins, the two County Commission candidates gear up for the general election.

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  • August 28, 2014
Resistance mounts to events ordinance

Despite the city appearing to be near a compromise on St. Armands Circle Park events, the fight continues over who should decide what events are allowed and what constitutes season.

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The new maintenance company, Buccaneer Landscape Management Inc., will offer more services than the previous firm, such as pressure washing sidewalks in Siesta Key Village. Jessica Salmond
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  • August 28, 2014
New crew takes over Village care

Unsatisfied with the previous maintenance firm, the County Commission hopes a new company can spiff up the Village.

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The building Golden Apple Dinner Theatre formerly occupied will include a mix of retail, office and restaurant space. Courtesy rendering
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  • August 28, 2014
Core Strength

Sarasota may slow down in the summer, but businesses downtown are busy making moves, with new merchants and developments preparing to open in time for season.

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  • August 28, 2014
Downtown CRA slated to expire

County commissioners have criticized Sarasota's downtown Community Redevelopment Area for growing administrative costs.

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  • August 28, 2014
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County Commission ends search for homeless shelter; City seeks applicants for commission seats; Sanborn Studios files counter lawsuit against county

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The 12-unit, four-story townhouse project was made possible in part because of alternative standards the city adopted for the Golden Gate Point neighborhood. Rendering courtesy Parker Walter Group
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  • August 28, 2014
Townhome project planned at Golden Gate Point

A developer is planning its second downtown townhouse complex, using alternate zoning rules for shorter, but wider, buildings.

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  • August 28, 2014
County approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

The County Commission approved a 5 mph reduction on a half-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road.

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Citing public safety concerns, the Sarasota County Commission voted to lower the speed limit on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
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  • August 27, 2014
County Commission approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

Staff reported many people speed on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road, between Vista Hermosa Circle to Sanderling Road, and a speed reduction would help alleviate the danger.

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  • August 27, 2014
Lady Blazers tame Lady Cougars

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 25-21, 25-17, 25-14 in its season opener Aug. 26.

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