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The photo above is one proposed idea of how the Extreme Rapid Transit People Mover could look. Courtesy photo.
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Downtown to move at fast pace

APRIL FOOLS - On the heels of a proposed pedestrian walkway comes the next step in bayfront connectivity - the Extreme Rapid Transit People Mover system, which reaches speeds of 38 mph.

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City bets on slot machines

APRIL FOOLS - The Sarasota City Commission will take a gamble on a downtown pilot program.

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Simon and his Isaac Group Holdings development company call Sarasota the perfect recipe for future development when the economy comes back.
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  • March 29, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: John Simon

There's nothing like downtown Sarasota, according to developer John Simon.

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Sarasota's homeless population will be treated to a life of luxury in a new city-funded shelter.
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  • March 29, 2012
City to convert police headquarters into homeless shelter

APRILS FOOLS - Plans are in the works to turn the Sarasota Police Department into a state-of-the-art homeless shelter.

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  • March 29, 2012
City promotes downtown detours

APRIL FOOLS - The city of Sarasota has unveiled a variety of new detour routes for downtown motorists that might take longer to travel than main routes but completely avoid construction zones and downtown traffic.

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Temple Beth Sholom celebrates Pi Day

As part of Temple Beth Sholom Goldie Feldman Academy's annual Pi Day celebration, eighth-grade student Sierra Van Such recited pi to 2,109 digits from memory.

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Christine Alexander, of Lazy Fairy Improv
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  • March 29, 2012
Guitar Company to give out gift card ... no joke!

Scott Cook, owner of Sarasota Guitar Company, is filming a promotional video at the guitar shop with the help of Sarasota-based improvisation group, Lazy Fairy Improv.

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Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large development that can be built on lots just outside the community’s boundaries on Ringling Boulevard.
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  • March 29, 2012
Laurel Park residents divided

Some Laurel Park residents want more input on nearby future development, while others believe the extra input would deter future development.

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  • March 29, 2012
Downtown attracts new clothing store

A J.McLaughlin clothing store is opening next to Eileen Fischer this summer on Main Street.

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Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Some of the 214 real-estate parcels owned by the city include Bayfront Park and its mooring field and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.
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  • March 29, 2012
City debates real-estate parcels

A total of 214 city-owned parcels are being scrutinized by city staff in an attempt to see what properties should be put on the market or consolidated during tough economic times.

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  • March 29, 2012
Friction-free foundations

How do Florida's two largest community foundations co-exist in the same community? Pretty well - now.

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  • March 29, 2012
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Sarasota County Area Transit director resigns

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Jeffrey Weisman practices fine arts photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.
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  • March 29, 2012
My View: Spring Cleaning

Today's column will "clean up" some things I've been thinking about. I welcome your comments, whether pro or con.

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  • March 29, 2012
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