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Witnesses deny seeing a man chased through downtown
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  • May 29, 2024
Witnesses deny seeing a man chased through downtown

Eight men said they had "seen a lot," but not a man being chased by another demanding money. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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A proposed cross-section of 10th Street between Central and Lemon avenues.
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Complete streets projects await federal grant approval

At 60% design, the city of Sarasota is ready to move forward to the design-built stage of 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts.

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Liliana William and Miguel Gomez participate by motorcycle.
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Memorial Day Parade marches in honor of fallen service members

Bringing together veterans and local organizations, Sarasota's parade remembered those who gave all.

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Lakewood Ranch High junior Sam Obine-Galvin (middle) will row at his first USRowing Youth Nationals at Nathan Benderson Park June 6-9 in the Sarasota Crew first varsity boys 8+ boat.
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Sarasota Crew rowers set for Youth Nationals

The USRowing event will descend onto Nathan Benderson Park on June 6-9.

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Carly Weakland of Veterans Affairs Law walks with Anthony Kuhn and his longtime friend from the U.S. Army, Wayne Robinson.
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Veterans and community members hike in honor of Memorial Day

The ninth annual Memorial Day Hike by SRQ Vets remembered the fallen.

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Among the topics of discussion by the Purple Ribbon Committee is converting the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall into convention and event space.
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Repurposing questions remain as Van Wezel panel takes summer break

When the committee reconvenes, it will have additional data to determine the viability of using the building as convention/events space.

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Members of Sarasota County's award-winning Fleet Services team at the NAFA 100 Best Fleets in the Americas awards.
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Sarasota fleet services team ranked among the Americas' best

National Association of Fleet Administrators rates Sarasota County's maintenance team 13th among its top 100 Best Public Fleets.

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The Unit 708 condo in the Bayso Sarasota (left) recently sold for $1,435,000. Built in 2023, the condo has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,589 square feet of living area.
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  • May 23, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for May 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Oyster Bay Estates home on Camino Real tops the week's sales at $9.3 million.

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Changes in the Sarasota city noise ordinance will prohibit audible amplified sound from inside motor vehicles from traveling more than 25 feet.
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Sarasota tightens restrictions on car music volume

Vehicles' speakers audible from more than 25 feet away would be subject to enforcement under revised ordinance.

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Sarasota's Kristi Dorman, 55, was drafted by the Indy Drivers of the National Pickleball League.
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Sarasota pickleball player drafted by National Pickleball League

Kristi Dorman, 55, plays on professional tour for the Indianapolis Drivers.

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A conceptional drawing of The Bay shows a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center located on the southwest corner of the what is now the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot.
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  • May 23, 2024
Sarasota inks arts center design pact with architect Renzo Piano

The design agreement tops out at $36.9 million with "off-ramps" along the way. A design concept is due Nov. 30.

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Brigade Inspector Dan Kennedy and Brigade Commander Rebecca Morgan
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Sarasota residents gather descendants of Washington's Army

Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army helps people trace their lineage to the patriots who camped at Valley Forge.

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Sarasota's single-family home market has stayed strong despite pressure from increasing mortgage rates.
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Economist calls Sarasota County recession resistant

Any near-term economic downtown should have little effect on tax revenues as the County Commission embarks on budget planning.

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Arrest made in shooting death of former Sarasota High football player
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  • May 22, 2024
Arrest made in shooting death of former Sarasota High football player

Darryl Bernard Brookins, 28, was arrested May 22 in connection with the May 18 fatal shooting of Tommie L. Battie IV.

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Sarasota School Board advances revised public comment policy
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  • May 22, 2024
Sarasota School Board advances revised public comment policy

The policy, which the board plans to discuss at a future meeting, would move general comments to the end of board meetings.

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