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The animated film "Lucy" promotes Southeastern Guide Dogs' Skilled Companion program.
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Southeastern Guide Dogs' animated film promotes companion program

The short film "Lucy" tells the story of a Skilled Companion dog finding her forever companion.

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Payne Park nonprofit hires veteran fundraiser
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A rendering of the exterior view of The Ora.
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Amy Cyr, Grant Rhea and Domine Clemons perform with The Brett Foreman Band.
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Sarasota County Schools hosted a groundbreaking for a new K-8 school at the intersection of Lorraine and Clark roads.
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  • October 5, 2023
New K-8 school at Clark, Lorraine celebrates groundbreaking

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A home at 1611 Pine Bay Drive tops all transactions for the Sarasota area in this week's real estate. Built in 1969, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,764 square feet of living area. It sold for $935,000 in 2021.
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A Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $3.43 million.

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Sarasota County Sheriff's deputy arrested on fraud charges
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  • October 5, 2023
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This vacation rental property at 234 Grant Drive is one of three on Lido Key involved in a Bert Harris Act claim against the city for alleged devaluation resulting from a city ordinance that caps overnight capacity.
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City faces Harris Act challenge from Lido Key vacation rentals

The owners of three properties allege loss in appraised value over capacity restrictions.

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