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Town boards approve pension fix

At special meetings Thursday, the town's three pension boards approved a proposal to pay back $21 million in unfunded liabilities over 20 years.

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Tiger Bay fishes for economic ideas

Area tourism and chamber leaders give their thoughts on what's needed to turn around Sarasota County's economy.

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Re-Vital revs up SMJF's Israel Independence Day celebration

More than 250 community members attended the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation's celebration of Yom HaZikaron, Israel Remembrance Day, and Yom HaAtma'ut, Israel Independence Day, Sunday, April 26.

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Season's first turtle nest spotted

Casey Key can lay claim to the first sea-turtle nest of the season in Sarasota County.

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New best friends monkey around

Spider monkeys Willie and Bonnie bonded instantly. After each suffered the loss of a cage mate, both monkeys needed a new friend. Willie moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Gatorama, in Palmdale.

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Transient crime plummets

Sarasota police credit their zero-tolerance policy for a 49% decline in transient crime.

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Five Points limits denied

Residents asked for tighter restrictions in their 'front yard,' including shorter hours and a smoking ban.

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Change of Art

Sarasota kitsch is out. Season of Sculpture is hoping a New Jersey sculpture park can help raise the bar for public art on the bayfront.

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Siesta Key condominium sells for $592,000

A condominium in Sarasota Surf and Racquet Club tops all sales in this week's real-estate transactions.

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Southeastern Guide Dogs to hold open house

Southeastern Guide Dogs will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon, May 23 in honor of our military veterans.

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Prima ballerina takes on new role

The Sarasota Ballet's leading lady, Lauren Strongin, has accepted a position with Houston Ballet for next season.

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