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Sarasotans mingle at St. Patty's Day party

Gator Club hosted an outdoors music show and party March 20.

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The first spring break camp was held March 15 to 19.

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18-year-old victim in stable condition, police said, adding the victim and suspect likely knew each other.

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Vendors sold one-of-a-kind items at the open-air market March 20.

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With a deadline extension from the city, developers renew plans to build 393 workforce apartments.

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After producing concept plans for a parklet, depicted in the rendering above, the St. Armands Business Improvement District received construction quotes that were more than four times over budget, so the group is scaling back.
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Circle stakeholders are considering refreshed landscaping, improved lighting and reworked signage as they pursue a plan for enhancing the area.

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A majority of the City Commission indicated a desire to bring fresh perspectives to downtown and St. Armands Circle property owner groups.

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The city altered plans for a multi-use recreational trail along U.S. 41 in an effort to complement the nearby Sarasota Art Museum, the former Sarasota High School building.
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City, school board discuss U.S. 41 trail plans

Plans are moving forward for a new pedestrian and cyclist route near Sarasota High School, albeit with a few trees relocated from the initial proposal.

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Under the terms of a negotiated agreement with neighbors, noise violations at Raffurty’s Bar and Grill could lead to the revocation of the business’s liquor license.
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Main Street bar brokers liquor license compromise

The owner of Raffurty’s Bar and Grill worked with neighbors to establish noise restrictions and other guidelines for the downtown business.

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Students at Fruitville Elementary had a reading visit from the Barancik Foundation's John Annis.
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District prepares for new $5.7 million book adoption

The district is attempting to keep up with new state standards and book adoptions despite a lack in state funding.

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Commissioner Nancy Detert said the provision allows residents who don't live near a property have a say on what will happen to it.
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The current provision allows 20 or more registered voters to request a comprehensive plan amendment.

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Uzi Baram and Kathleen Callahan made the most out of their morning.
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Bobby Jones nature lovers clean up a bit

Sarasota groups and volunteers spend a weekend morning cleaning up the Bobby Jones Golf Club trail space.

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