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Units in the 18-story Epoch building are listed from $3.3 million to nearly $9 million for the penthouse. About 40% have sold.
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Despite concerns from some residents, the city has signed off on plans for an 18-story, 23-unit condominium project near the bayfront.

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The Cabana Inn has been the source of resident complaints for years. The city has issued no noise citations at the property since 2018.
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Residents could lobby the city to increase the maximum fine for violating noise regulations.

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The Rev. Wayne Farrell is part of SURE’s campaign to invest more local funds in affordable housing, calling it a pressing need among the group’s members.
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SURE campaigns for local housing funds

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As the school district enters deficit spending, board members stand divided regarding reserve fund calculations.

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Tennis triumph

The Longboat Key Tennis Center's Men's 50s and 60s team won their Suncoast Tennis League division for the first time this year.

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Rev. Chris Wood carries the cross. File photo.
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Good Friday walk set to take over Main Street

Sarasota Ministerial Association hopes for 1,000 participants.

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City to give away 250 trees to Sarasota residents

The program, which is run in partneship with the Arbor Day Foundation and Florida Forest Service, will help reduce energy bills

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Sarasota County Schools receives international award from University of Cambridge

The Cambridge Pathway curriculum serves all students levels K-12 in at least 32 states across the country.

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The City Commission questioned models that indicated traffic flow would not be negatively affected if a portion of Fruitville Road was reduced from four to two lanes.
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Commission rejects Fruitville Road redesigns

Dissatisfied with both options city staff presented at a meeting Monday, the board declined to advance a Fruitville Road streetscape project.

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The Bay Park Conservancy plans to build out the bayfront project over the course of 15 to 20 years.
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  • April 15, 2019
City approves bayfront conservancy agreement

The City Commission unanimously endorsed a partnership empowering a private nonprofit to take the lead on the development of a public waterfront park.

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Student registration currently available for upcoming academic year

Parents and guardians may contact their school of choice for assistance in completing the registration form.

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'American Sherlock Holmes' home for sale on St. Armands

The home, previously owned by William J. Burns, is on the market for $3.75 million.

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Violinist Sandy Cameron played for the fundraiser towards the end of the night. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
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  • April 15, 2019
Southside School Foundation for the Arts hits the right note

Sandy Cameron, a renowned violinist, played at an SSFA fundraiser on April 13.

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All of the bulldogs at the fashion show are up for adoption.
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The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime hosts a fun fashion show

The Bikinis, Bulldogs and Bloody Mary fashion show benefited Every Child.

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