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El Melvin on Main Street has in the past opened its folding glass doors late at night, drawing complaints from nearby residents of loud music. That practice would be classified as a nightclub under proposed zoning changes.
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A generic concept of a complete street with dedicated bike lanes and center median, similar to plans for 10th Street.
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Teri Hansen, at the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 103rd annual meeting Oct. 27, 2023, is president and CEO of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.
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One East County team captures an SSAA title, while the postseason begins in the FHSAA.

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New features from Phase 1 of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' master plan include an open-air welcome center, a parking structure and a plant research center.

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Nonprofit director Betsy Friedman presents a grant to Kinsey Robb, executive director of Art Center Sarasota.
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Impact100 SRQ awards $763,000 to local nonprofits

The organization selected seven out of 10 finalists to receive $109,000 grants.

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