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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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Improvement district sets first budget

Downtown Improvement District members detailed how they'll use the taxes they collect.

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City to utilize 'green' utility bills

Sarasota expects to save about $1,000 per month by billing customers online.

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School impact fees may be suspended

School board members will ask the county to give new homeowners and builders a one-year break on impact fees.

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City puts the brakes on parking decision

Commissioners once again table the discussion to buy a Michael Saunders-owned property to create more parking for Burns Square.

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First turtle nest of the season spotted

A Kemp's ridley turtle was seen nesting April 25, on Casey Key. The nest is only the third Kemp's ridley nest verified in Sarasota County.

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City to reconsider $5.5 million land purchase

A second appraisal of the Michael Saunders and Co.-owned lots came in about $900,000 less than the first appraisal.

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Suspects charged in two home invasions

Sarasota police captured two men allegedly responsible for two violent attacks.

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Hope in the Unseen

Several Gulf Coast window and shutter companies see hope in a new insurance rule. One entrepreneur is even opening a new showroom to meet the expected demand.

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Two attacked in Friday night home invasion

Police don't believe the case is related to a recent series of home invasions, but it could be tied to an attack Thursday evening.

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Police don't believe the Friday night attack is related to a recent series of home invasions, but it could be tied to an attack Thursday evening. xxx

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May Day protesters march downtown

Much like the April 15 tea party, this demonstration was intended to voice opposition to the federal government's bailouts.

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Parking-garage plan detailed

City planners describe their goals for the Palm Avenue parking garage and request ideas from neighbors and business owners Thursday night.

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Blackburn Point Bridge closure rescheduled

Sarasota County will delay repairs until May 26, after residents asked for a delay.

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  • May 1, 2009
Sarasota's FCAT scores improve

All grade levels tested achieve higher writing scores over last year's results.

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