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In addition to ensuring all the downtown lighting works, Mayor Hagen Brody wanted the city to explore expanding tree lights onto branches.
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Holiday decor falls flat for mayor

Property owners are working with the city on a strategy to make downtown more festive.

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As a cost-saving measure, the St. Armands BID could eliminate some design features from its original restroom plans.
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In response to rising costs, officials are considering scrapping the favored design and housing the restrooms in shipping containers.

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After the city rejected the first proposal, Selby Gardens revised the proposed height of the parking garage by more than 40%.
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Selby Gardens project set for City Commission review

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The 2020 Citizen Survey found that 96% of residents say they are happy with the quality of life in Sarasota County.

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22 spaces will be added along Ocean Boulevard at the entrance to Siesta Village.

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Flori Roberts had decades of successful business experience well before she arrived in Sarasota.
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Flori Roberts remembered for charity, business acumen

The philanthropist and pioneer in the cosmetics industry passed away Nov. 23.

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The home at 6701 Peacock Road was built in 2008 and features five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,489 square feet of living area.
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Peacock Road home sells for $7.8 million

Sarasota and Siesta Key area residential real estate transactions for Nov. 16-20.

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Siesta Key embraces holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting

The tree lighting was held Nov. 28.

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Sarasota weather page photo: November 26

Anna Passalaqua captured these storm clouds over Lido Beach.

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King Winkfield.
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Sarasota Athlete of the Week: King Winkfield

The Booker High senior talks his basketball origins and his movie-watching habits.

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Nik Wallenda performs in June at Benderson Park.
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Nik Wallenda among five Circus Ring of Fame inductees

January ceremony in St. Armands postponed because of COVID-19 concerns.

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People line up for COVID-19 tests at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex on Monday, Nov. 24.
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An increase the local rate of positive COVID-19 tests has officials stressing the importance of behaving cautiously and following health guidelines.

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Artspace's previous deveopments include the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts in Fort Lauderdale.
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Artist affordable housing project resurfaces

The Arts and Cultural Alliance is one of several parties interested in bringing affordable housing to a county-owned site on the North Trail.

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Belpointe has not yet filed plans for its recently acquired property in the 1700 block of Main Street, located across the street from the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune office building. File photo.
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  • November 25, 2020
Main Street block sells for $6.8 million

A multifamily housing developer has expanded its portfolio of downtown properties. Meanwhile, another portion of Main Plaza is on the market.

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