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Travelers will have two new destinations to choose from at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport: Boston and Milwaukee.
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SRQ airport adds two new destinations

A non-stop flight to Boston is one of new flights coming to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Kelly Kirschner decided after one term to end his political career at City Hall.

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Marina Jack received a $1.5 million tax bill, but its operator plans to sue to stop collection.
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Marina Jack's operator asked the city, its landlord, to approve its desire to sue the property appraiser's office over a $1.5 million tax bill.

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Robert Servian, 61, was last seen alive more than seven months ago.
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The husband of former mayor Mary Anne Servian has been missing since April. Vermont police have located human remains, which may be his.

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The Plaza Hotel had been proposed for this lot at South Palm Avenue and Alderman Street.
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Sunday afternoon was the perfect time to wrap up the weeklong celebration honoring Owen Burns. The party, co-hosted by The Owen Burns Celebration Committee and Owen's Fish Camp, featured live music, food, vintage cars and antiques, plus an official City of Sarasota Tribute to Owen Burns.

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Handcrafted necklaces made from recycled paper.
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The 9th annual St. Boniface Global Gift Fair was held Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14, at St. Boniface Church. The fair featured Fair Trade items which were handcrafted by artisans from all over the world.

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Thousands of people wander the Circle during the 21st annual St. Armands Art Festival.
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The 21st annual St. Armands Art Festival took place Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14 on St. Armands Circle. The festival included more than 175 artists showing off their artwork.

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