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The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Improvements are slated to last for two years.
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County launches Siesta construction website

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

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The Downtown Sarasota Alliance invites families and members of the community to enjoy Sarasota's downtown with a free concert series.

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Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is accepting applications through March 3 for projects that benefit Sarasota Bay.

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The first proposed downtown circulator vehicle, provided by Cruise Car Inc., sits outside of the Palm Avenue parking garage before the initial trial run to test its battery life.
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After an underwhelming first attempt, a second trial run of a potential downtown circulator vehicle earlier this week saw the cart's battery life nearly double.

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A proposed roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road was one of the hot topics at Thursday's SKA meeting.
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Beach construction takes center stage at SKA meeting

County staff briefed the Siesta Key Association Thursday on the status of the multiple ongoing construction projects at Siesta Key Beach.

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EcoFest is an all-day free festival that includes fitness demonstrations and live music.
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WEEKEND BEST BET: World Wellness EcoFest

The festival's mission is to create awareness for living healthy and to teach the community the importance of a healthy planet.

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Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber has agreed to repay $56,000 to Sarasota County to reimburse part of an economic incentive agreement.
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Tube Dude to refund county grant money

If approved by Sarasota County commissioners, an agreement gives Tube Dude LLC two years to reimburse part of a county grant originally intended to help create 44 jobs.

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The Early Care Center of the First United Methodist Church held its annual trike-a-thon Friday, Feb. 7. Students as young as 2 rode their tricycles around the school's playground to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Former New York City Police Department Commissioner Raymond Kelly will speak Monday Feb. 10, during the Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series.
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Former New York City Police Department Commissioner Raymond Kelly will replace journalist Lara Logan at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series Monday.

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