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A rendering of a boardwalk at the Nature Park at Bobby Jones.
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Have your say on the Bobby Jones nature park

City of Sarasota residents can share their thoughts Nov. 15 about amenities to include in the newly created wetlands and nature park next to Bobby Jones Golf Club.

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Previously known as Brooklyn Bagel & Deli, Buddy's Bagels will continue to deliver New York-style bagels that are boiled and then baked.
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Team success or not, these athletes made the most of their 2023 seasons.

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Austria photo wins Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest
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All Faiths Food Bank expects to distribute 13,000 frozen turkeys and sides for Thanksgiving.
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All Faiths Food Bank plans turkey dinner distributions

The food bank will distribute more than 13,000 frozen turkeys plus side dishes at multiple locations for residents of Sarasota and DeSoto counties.

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Installation of the holiday tree at St. Armands Circle was completed Tuesday.
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St. Armands holiday tree installed ahead of Dec. 1 tree-lighting ceremony

After delayed city approval, the St. Armands Circle Association will host the annual tree-lighting on Dec. 1.

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Lofts on Lemon, which opened in fall 2022, is an example of what a city-owned workforce housing apartment complex might look like.
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Virtual workshop set for Sarasota affordable housing plan

Citizens may provide input on proposed text amendments for mixed use zones along corridors and commercial centers.

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PTM Partners purchased two parcels on Payne Parkway.
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Developer buys Sarasota lots near Payne Park for $7.5M

PTM Partners plans to build a mixed-use project on the 1.98-acre property on Payne Parkway.

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Avelo Airlines adds service to Philadelphia-area airport from SRQ

The discount carrier now offers flights to three destinations to and from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Pine View School students' science project to travel to space

A project by four Pine View School students will be among a series of student experiments carried out on the International Space Station.

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Veterans and supporters marched in Sarasota's 2021 Veterans Day parade.
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The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.

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