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In one of his final official acts as mayor of Sarasota, Erik Arroyo (left) presents outgoing City Commissioner Hagen Brody with a plaque commemorating his service to the city as commissioner and former mayor. (Andrew Warfield)
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After Jen Ahearn-Koch and Debbie Trice were sworn in, the Sarasota City Commission selected Kyle Battie to succeed Erik Arroyo as mayor.

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The Main Street Market founders are looking for locally owned businesses that either handcraft or locally source the goods they sell. (Photo by Nancy Guth)
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Niki Dalsing and Lindsay Wood, the founders of Main Street Market, launched these boutique-style shopping experiences in 2020 with 24 vendors. The vendor list has now grown to more than 75.

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The bar at Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar at its November 2022 opening.
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All Faiths Food Bank serves Bowls of Hope

Hundreds gathered for the annual Bowls of Hope event to enjoy hot soup from local restaurants and caterers.

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It's a giant tower of meat served in its own juices, and Grove's pork osso buco is a meal for all seasons. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
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Grove's pork Osso Buco is an eye-catching vertical standing meat shank

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Lassies race in Sarasota Bay. (Photo by Jennifer Joy Walker)
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The Luffing Lassies celebrate 50 years of friendships on the water

The Luffing Lassies is celebrating its 50th anniversary of bringing together adventurous women who bond over good company and the fine art of sailing.

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Imperiled epiphytes, such as these young giant air plants, are being collected from damaged trees at Myakka River State Park and will be reattached to new host trees. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
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Rain and wind place endangered air plants in peril

Myakka River State Park rangers collect specimens from damaged trees for future relocation.

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Missing woman returns home safely, police say

The 45-year-old woman was last seen on 10th Street nearly a week ago.

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32-year-old Sarasota woman pronounced dead at the scene of Friday evening crash.

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St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church to host Autumn Fest in Sarasota

The annual festival offers a taste of Greece while benefiting charities.

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High school football roundup: FHSAA regional quarterfinals
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High school football roundup: FHSAA regional quarterfinals

Two Sarasota teams advanced, setting the stage for a rivalry rematch next week.

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The Sailors defeated Manatee High 30-20 on the road Friday night.

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Must-try waterfront restaurants in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Osprey

Looking for a table by the water? For a close encounter with Florida’s natural splendor, enjoy one of these waterfront restaurants on a nearby key.

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Howard Millman ad Carolyn Michel's home on St. Armands Key evolved and flourished along with their marriage.
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  • November 11, 2022
At Home With: Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman

Their home on St. Armands has long served as centerstage for important fundraisers and social gatherings for artists, performers and the town’s social set.

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