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This parking lot in Burns Sqaure now offers free public parking.
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Free parking is now available in Burns Square at Laurel Street and Orange Avenue, adjacent to the Burns Square Business District area.

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Keith Sharpshead dances the Chicken Dance, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.
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The commission meets at 3 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1565 First Street.
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Joe Gruters is hard at work this year preparing for the state’s Republican Primary on Tuesday.
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Over 200 people came out to support Healthy Start, Thursday, Jan. 26, at the 3rd annual "An Evening For Healthy Start" at the Sarasota Architectural Salvage.
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Sarasota Architectural Salvage held the 3rd annual "An Evening For Healthy Start", Thursday, Jan. 26.

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Riverview teacher Diane Bassett dressed as the Cat in the Hat.
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Students and teachers at Riverview High School celebrated Literature Spirit Day by dressing as their favorite characters from books. Book choices included Cold Mountain, The Cat in the Hat, Little Red Riding Hood among others.

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Diana Guth and Pat Coville look at some jewelry, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
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The 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park took place Saturday and Sunday at Five Points Park.

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Catholic Charities Ball

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Bags and Bling

Anual luncheon, fashion show and silent auction of handbags, jewelry and accessories.

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Booker Middle School teacher honored as Teacher of the Year

Booker Middle School teacher and orchestra director, Victor Fernandez, was honored as Sarasota County's Teacher of the Year on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Hyatt Regency. Fernandez was chosen from three finalists and will represent the school district at the Florida Department of Education Macy's Teacher of the year gala.

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