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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.10.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota, left, is the first project under construction at the Quay site.
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  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2019
Quay developer continues pursuit of destination district

A condo tower and a mixed-use luxury apartment project are the first two in a series of buildings coming to the Sarasota waterfront property.

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Lisa Fisher and Rep. Greg Steube
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 9, 2019
Sarasota employee selected as 17th Congressional District MVP

Lisa Fisher was awarded for her work with Sarasota County Schools' Reading Recovery program.

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 9, 2019
Pink ducks float with hope

Pink rubber ducks will float in the City Hall fountian in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Although Brittany Orlando argued the pedal tours wouldn't be a problem for the city, officials said the potential issues associated with the vehicles outweighed the benefits. Photo courtesy Sip-N-Cycle Cruises.
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  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2019
Pedal tours a no-go, city says

Citing safety concerns, the City Commission voted 3-2 against permitting commercial cycle tours to operate on downtown streets.

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St. Armands Cirlce is home to several restaurants and stores.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Circle your vote for landmark

St. Armands Circle is a finalist in the American Planning Association's 2019 Great Places in Florida People's Choice.

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Preston Turner, Shawna Trost, Angelique Turner, David Turner and Julian Turner
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Fruitville Grove brings fall fun to families

Fruitville Grove celebrates its 31st annual Pumpkin Festival.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 6, 2019
Champions return for CANDance's 20th Anniversary

Past champions competed at CAN Community Health's annual event to win the ultimate prize.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 4, 2019
Siesta Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The chamber was founded July 20, 1959.

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Lauren Tominelli and Kristyn Shoop
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 4, 2019
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 99th meeting

The 99th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon was held on Oct. 4.

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This is the sixth time the city has offered free trees to residents through its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
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  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2019
City offers free trees for residents

The city of Sarasota will be giving away up to 100 trees as part of its Community Canopy program.

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More than two dozen birds have been taken to Save Our Seabirds for medical attention in the last week.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 4, 2019
Increased number of sick seagulls reported on Siesta Key Beach

Save Our Seabirds has had around 25 birds brought in for medical attention.

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  • October 4, 2019
The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

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Sarasota NAACP President Trevor Harvey and Jamie Kahns.
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  • October 4, 2019
NAACP celebrates 34th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP presented eight awards on Oct. 3.

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The 103 stories left by Ray Turk Sr.
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  • October 3, 2019
A glimpse into 1944's South Pacific

A Sarasota man discovered his father’s war correspondence reports from World War II.

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