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The arc-shapred pier and other features were adjusted in the latest version of Phase 1.
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The Bay Sarasota updates Phase 1 proposal

The bayfront planning group said public input contributed to a revised design concept for a forthcoming public park project.

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The Exchange features two paintings with ties to the 1960s.
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A canvas to the past

The Exchange recently took in two paintings with ties to the 1960's rock scene.

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The Selby Gardens master plan, depicted in this rendering, has drawn criticism for elements proposed on the east side of the site. Marie Selby's relatives praised the preservation of gardens and bayfront access to the west.
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Marie Selby’s relatives endorse garden master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announced eight of Selby’s great-nephews and great-nieces support a controversial plan to redesign the campus on Sarasota's bayfront.

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Sarasota County selects new director of Public Utilities

Mike Mylett has served as interim director since April.

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The City Commission will finalize its plans for Bobby Jones at an undetermined point in the future.
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  • August 27, 2019
City Commission undecided on Bobby Jones renovation

Having previously endorsed a 45-hole project at the city-owned golf course, officials are now considering a reduction to 36, 27 or 18 holes.

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Father Frederick Robinson, the rector for Church of the Redeemer on Palm Avenue.
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Church of the Redeemer rector welcomes first grandchild

Ayla Kessel-Robinson was born on Aug. 19 and was 7 pound 8 ounces.

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Sarasota County to close most offices for Labor Day

All libraries and recreation centers will be closed.

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The city plans to begin work on the golf course next year, but the scope of an improvement project is not yet finalized.
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  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota city manager recommends downsizing Bobby Jones

In a memo, Tom Barwin said keeping all 45 holes at the city-owned golf course would pose too much financial risk.

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Sarasota football roundup: 08.23.19.
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  • August 23, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 08.23.19

Two area teams win, two fall in season openers.

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  • August 23, 2019
Sarasota Young Professionals take the morning to 'refresh'

The half day summit looked at topics like seizing the moment, renewing connections and going green.

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The downtown core of Sarasota, between Links Avenue, the Bayfront, Fruitville Road and State Street is part of the Sarasota Police's High Visibility Enforcement program.
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  • August 23, 2019
Sarasota police enforcement plan part of state traffic study

Traffic-accident study implemented in 25 counties is funded by state transportation agency.

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  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 22

Mark Williamson captured this posing pelican at the docks pf Marina Jack.

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  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota Schools administrator selected for Reading Recovery board

Assistant Superintendent Laura Kingsley will serve a three-year term.

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Heather Williams awards the 2018 Young Professional of the Year award to Rachel Denton, the communications and voter outreach manager at the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.
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  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota Young Professionals Group to host 4th annual summit

The conference will take place on Aug. 23 at the Embassy Suites Sarasota.

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