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An undated photo of the Osprey fishing pier, located on Blackburn Bay, just south of Historic Spanish Point. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Parks and Recreation
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Osprey pier reconstruction moves forward

With permitting complete, a county project to rebuild the historic Osprey fishing pier has moved into the design phase.

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The winning student artists of the 2014 Education Foundation Juried Art Show.
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Education Foundation recognize student artists

The students competed in the Education Foundation's Juried Art Show competition Saturday, Jan. 11 to Tuesday, Jan. 14.

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The Sarasota National Cemetery began construction on Patriot Plaza in December 2012. (Courtesy photo)
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Patriot Plaza's stainless steel structure completed

Construction crews hoisted the 40,000-pound section Friday afternoon; marking the completion of the plaza's 111,000 stainless steel main structure.

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A political committee is proposing a new charter for Sarasota, which would create a 'strong mayor' position and a city council with representatives from five districts.

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Members of the community began their day at the 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Monday, Jan. 20. Through inspirational words, song and prayer attendees honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The breakfast is the first memorial event of the day.

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Artist Marlene Rose thanks those who have helped throughout her creative career.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Marlene Rose Opening

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, featured colorful glass sculptures by artist Marlene Rose. Her work is influenced by extensive travel and often references diverse cultures and past civilizations.

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John Kortecamp with Frederick Prescott’s “Moose on the Loose”.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

The Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival returns to Sarasota Saturday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 19. Gulfstream Avenue has been transformed into an outdoor art gallery for the weekend. Festival-goers are encouraged to meet the artists and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Tu B'Shevat

Families of Temple Emanu-El celebrated Tu B'Shevat Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Sarasota Children's Garden. To celebrate the trees, families sang songs, planted parsley seeds and enjoyed birthday cake. Tu B'Shevat is the Jewish holiday marking the birthday of the trees.

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A crowd looks over six pianos, decorated by local artists, before a concert event Friday. The pianos, part of the Sarasota Keys project, will be located in various downtown locations through May.
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  • January 17, 2014
Sarasota Keys pianos make downtown debut

The interactive downtown piano project officially kicked off this evening with a brief concert event at Five Points Park.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Keys

Music and art fans filled Five Points Park Friday, Jan. 17, for the unveiling of the six pianos decorated for the Sarasota Keys public art project. Guests admired the pianos before enjoying a live performance.

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American Airlines recently announced it would continue its nonstop flights from Sarasota-Bradenton to Washington's Reagan International Airport.
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SRQ reports drop in air traffic, passengers

Data indicates general aviation traffic, total aircraft operations and the number of passengers all dropped at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in 2013 compared with the year prior.

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  • January 17, 2014
City Commission to review lift station recommendations

Five months after the city hired a new engineering firm to oversee the construction of Lift Station 87, commissioners will hear the group's proposal for finishing the project.

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Pablo Rodriguez, pictured with his family of aerial artists, was inducted into the St. Armands Circle Circus Ring of Fame last year.
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  • January 17, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 27th Annual Circus Ring of Fame

Four new members will be inducted to the Circus Ring of Fame Sunday, at St. Armands Circle Park.

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