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The city closed the Osprey Avenue bridge to facilitate Lift Station 87 construction for the second time in four years in May 2020. File photo.
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Lift station project nears completion

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A proposal would dedicate 5% of the Tourist Development Tax to sports tourism.
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A proposal would dedicate 5% of the Tourist Development Tax to sports tourism.

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County Commissioners are considering a dependent district, which would remain under their governance.

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Plans for phase one of the Selby Gardens master plan include the construction of the Jean Goldstein Welcome Center.
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Bird Key Yacht Club tennis director named America's Top Coach

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The 2021 Dick Vitale Gala raised $6.5 million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
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The main house at 1900 Casey Key Road built in 2018 and has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,439 square feet of living area.
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Area athletes find gold and silver linings on day two of track and field championships

Athletes from Lakewood Ranch, Booker and Cardinal Mooney left the event with hardware.

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The 16th annual Dick Vitale Gala returns to Ritz Carlton, Sarasota

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Miles Stephens (fifth) and Josh Thomas (fourth) represented Braden River High well in the Class 3A 100-meter dash.
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There were not many area competitors, but two Braden River runners proved their sprint speed against the best.

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Mia Spirow practices her aerial moves during Circus Arts Conservatory spring break camp. File photo
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For three months in 2020, the city temporarily suspended enforcement of its paid parking program because of COVID-19, leading to a steep decline in revenue. File photo.
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In addition to passing on options for teaming up with a private parking operator, the commission extended provisions allowing for expanded outdoor dining.

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Concept floated for St. Armands hotel

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