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Marjorie Broughton, the executive director of Meals On Wheels of Sarasota. (file)
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  • October 22, 2021
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota seeks gift donations

Collections of small gifts, personal items are sought until Dec. 3.

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City officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the Sarasota Housing Authority’s Lofts on Lemon project earlier this year, but so far, incentives have failed to produce other affordable developments in the Rosemary District.
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  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2021
Committee identifies affordable housing strategies

An advisory board has presented the city with a suite of policy recommendations aimed at addressing a shortage of affordable residences in Sarasota.

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Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo and Avelo airport relations spokesperson Bud Hafer announced Thursday the addition of nonstop flights between Sarasota and New Haven, Connecticut.
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  • October 21, 2021
Avelo to add nonstop service between SRQ and Connecticut

The airline plans to start its service on Jan. 13 between Sarasota and New Haven.

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  • October 21, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 21

Laurie Richardson captured a reflection on the Myakka River.

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The city has selected a 27-hole design for renovating Bobby Jones, but officials have not yet decided whether to partner with a private management company on operating the facility. File image
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  • October 21, 2021
City sets special meeting on Bobby Jones

Ahead of planned renovations, the city has narrowed its search for a contractor or private partner to two vendors, though negotiations are still ongoing.

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Consultant Kurt Spitzer presented a map that adjusted 2019 boundaries to create a better balance between districts across the county. Image via Sarasota County.
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  • October 21, 2021
Sarasota County narrows list of redistricting maps

As officials work to redraw district boundaries, county commissioners continue to take issue with a voter-backed change to local elections.

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After launching this summer, rainouts scuttled plans for follow-up evening markets in the Rosemary District. Now, organizers say the event is back through next April. Photo courtesy DreamLarge
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  • October 21, 2021
Rosemary District resumes evening market

Neighborhood leaders hope the Rosemary Art and Design District Night Market will benefit businesses while bringing the community together.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • October 21, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.21.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Sarasota High president David Jones gave the evening's opening remarks.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2021
Sarasota High holds fourth-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

The event was held at Michael's on East.

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The arrival of Southwest Airlines, along with Allegiant, help drive record-setting passenger traffic at SRQ in 2021.
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  • October 20, 2021
Announcement Thursday on new airline for SRQ

Addition to airport's offerings would bring total number of carriers to 11.

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Since 2018, Mayor Hagen Brody has advocated for legalizing hosted rentals. On Monday, a majority of the City Commission indicated they supported that effort. File photo
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  • October 20, 2021
Sarasota leaders endorse legalizing hosted rentals

A majority of the City Commission spoke favorably about permitting short-term rentals of a portion of a home as long as a resident remains on-site.

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Sergio Di Sarro said his patrons have given him positive feedback since he took over Main Street Trattoria.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2021
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch has a new chef in town

Former surfer Sergio Di Sarro brings Argentinian flair to Main Street Trattoria in Lakewood Ranch.

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The waterfront home at 4300 Higel Ave. sits back from the road. It offers six bedrooms, six full baths and three half-baths and more than 8,200 square feet of living space.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2021
Siesta Key home on Higel Avenue sells for $12 million

Property in Fiddler Bayou is the top seller of the week of Oct. 4 for the Sarasota and Siesta Key area.

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  • October 17, 2021
Sarasota Rocktoberfest brings the jams

The annual music show was held Oct. 15-17

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  • October 17, 2021
Firefighters return for annual chili cook-off

North Port team wins competition that attracted hundreds to the 21st annual competition on Oct. 17.

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