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The Unit 504 condominium at Marina Tower ranks second-highest in the week's sales at $2.45 million.
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Top residential real estate sales for May 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

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Woman arrested in Saturday morning shooting

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Officers can't pinpoint the source of noise and could take no action. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Phillip Lanham is the new president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
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On his second day, the new president and CEO explains why he moved from Cincinnati and how he plans to "level up" the GCCF's philanthropic ambitions.

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Athlete of the Week: Josiah Booker

The Booker High wide receiver has 12 offers from colleges across the country.

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The city wants your opinion on regulations for restaurants, bars, nightclubs

Ordinance changes are intended to better define dining and entertainment establishment regulations in the city of Sarasota.

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Jim Bridges says the investigation launched by the city into his contact with a Planning Board member about a project not related to One Park has unduly damaged his reputation.
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One Park investor demands apology from the city

James Bridges of Jebco Ventures says the city's inquiry request into a contact with a Planning Board member was unwarranted and harmful.

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County seeks public input to secure Hurricane Ian recovery funds

The Sarasota SRQ initiative was created to provide details for use of $201.5 million in federal disaster recovery assistance.

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SPD investigates downtown weekend shooting

The victim is not cooperating with Sarasota police investigators.

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The community turned out for an evening at the Sarasota Garden Club with music by The JAM.

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Tapas restaurant to open in downtown Sarasota

The new concept is run by the same people who own State Street Eating House + Cocktails.

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