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The fireworks display included fireworks forming the shapes of hearts and Mickey Mouse ears before the grand finale.
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City Manager Tom Barwin speaks at a press conference to discuss new COVID-19 regulations and the city's plans to give out 50,000 masks to the public. Residents can get masks at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
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Police released this image of the crane.
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The City Commission gathered for a special remote meeting to discuss the proposed mask ordinance.
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Sarasota City Commission approves mask requirements

In a 4-1 vote, the commission adopted an ordinance mandating face coverings when social distancing is not possible in public settings.

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Although some businesses, including Artisan Cheese Company, are already requiring the use of masks, new city regulations could mandate face coverings in all indoor settings when social distancing is not possible.
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As COVID-19 cases rise locally, the commission will consider an ordinance mandating face coverings in indoor and outdoor settings.

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The home at 3936 Roberts Point Road was built in 2015 with four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,114 square feet of living area.
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