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Bia Candle Co. was among the 20 recipients of the Business Assistance Funds Program.
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Grants awarded to minority-owned businesses in Sarasota-Manatee

The Opportunities For All initiative named 20 local companies recipients of its 2023 Business Assistance Funds Program.

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Venice's Adam Pennell celebrates like a pilgrim at the finish line of the Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Nathan Benderson Park. Pennell, who weighs 215 pounds, says he is thankful he has lost 175 pounds.
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The Thanksgiving morning event at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota drew a record 4,000 runners.

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The Cardinal Mooney defensive front digs in against Lakeland Christian prior to a snap.
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Two affordable apartment buildings headed for Tamiami Trail

Sarasota's Development Review Committee is working with developers planning 132 affordable housing units.

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A condominium in Plaza at Five Points tops all transactions in this week's real estate at $3.6 million.
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A condominium in Plaza at Five Points tops the week's sales at $3.6 million.

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The proposed Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse features Old Florida architecture reminiscent of the original Gillespie Clubhouse.
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If approved by the Sarasota City Commission, the building will boast an Old Florida-style architecture that evokes the original Gillespie Clubhouse.

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Resident golfers discount quadrupled for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Sarasota officials pressed the Bobby Jones course management company to increase the greens fees discount for city residents from 10% to 40%.

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Students from the Booker High School Law Academy were gifted iPads from philanthropist Deb Kabinoff while on a tour of the Sarasota Police Department.
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Booker High School Law Academy students receive surprise iPads

Philanthropist Deb Kabinoff provided the iPads while the students were on a tour of the Sarasota Police Department.

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Police called on ex-girlfriend failing to make plan to 'get her life back on track'
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Police called on ex-girlfriend failing to make plan to 'get her life back on track'

Instead, a woman whose ex took her in falsely accused him of battery. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Affordable housing plans unveiled for commercial areas in Sarasota
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Affordable housing plans unveiled for commercial areas in Sarasota

Density and height bonuses in new mixed-use zoning districts are designed to incentivize affordable housing development.

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The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
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Sarasota’s Purple Ribbon Committee reviewed a draft request for proposals to address structural issues.

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Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball forward Kevin O'Donoghue.
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The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball senior is primed for a strong 2023-2024 season.

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John Sprague ended his 30-year head coaching career at Riverview with a 209-103 record.
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Riverview High, local football communities remember John Sprague

The respected Rams coach, who held a 209-103 record over 30 seasons, died Nov. 17 at age 75.

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Bill Waddill will leave his position as COO of the Bay Park Conservancy at the end of November.
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Bay Park Conservancy's chief operating officer to step down

Bill Waddill plans a return to development consulting after six years of leading the planning and construction of The Bay.

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