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Steve Dickman, who plays Gilly the Shark, always stays in character with his fans.
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Dickman sinks his teeth into Mote mascot role

Steve Dickman - the man who has dressed up as Gilly the Shark for the past seven years - opens up about what its like to play Mote Marine's mascot.

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Built in 1926 by Charles Ringling, College Hall is the signature building on the New College campus.
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Hoping to eliminate Siesta Key Beach closures due to high bacteria counts, the county has two options to remedy the problem. One Key neighborhood is against one of the solutions.

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Jan. 15 How do you spell relief? 1:25 p.m. - 1000 block of Central Avenue. Public Urination. A police officer saw a man relieving himself against a building, just two feet from a sidewalk busy with passing pedestrians.

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L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.
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L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.

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This home at 830 Siesta Key Circle has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,352 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million.
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A home on Siesta Key sells for $1.5 million

A home in Siesta's Bayside Baypoint tops all real-estate transactions from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7.

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Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.
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WEEKLY WINNER: Sunny Outlook

Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.

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Tracy Seider has served as president of the Sarasota Ballet Association and is past president of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota.
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SCOPE elects new chair

SCOPE, a local organization committed to community engagement, has named Tracy Seider as its chair.

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The Butterfly Effect features eco-friendly skincare, custom-blended mineral makeup and fashion accessories.
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The Charter Review Committee recommended City Hall keep its current form of government.
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By a 7-3 vote, Charter Review Committee members decided not to change the city's form of government.

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The Orioles Bird and Sarabeth Kalajian, director of libraries
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Local libraries, Orioles step up to the plate to promote literacy

Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles yesterday announced a partnership to promote literacy through the Orioles Big League Reader Program.

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Dr. Sean Snaith said a recovery in property values will lag two years behind other economic recovery indicators.
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Sarasota County staff believe the state's recovery predictions are so unlikely that they jeopardize crucial budget planning.

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Sarasota Crew members rowed with all their might during the remaining seconds of their 2010 ergathon.
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Sarasota Crew hopes to snag three world records this Saturday.

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