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Sarasota Bradenton airport sets all-time passenger record

The airport saw more than 161,000 passengers in May.

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Fearing the effects on traffic coming and leaving the barrier islands, Longboat Key leaders opposed a Sarasota proposal for Fruitville Road in 2019.
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The organization that operates the Sarasota County Fairgrounds is actively exploring options for improving the property — including the possible construction of a new cultural facility.
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Plotting future, fairgrounds open to orchestra discussions

The Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Association is willing to consider the possibility of building a new Sarasota Orchestra music center near Robarts Arena.

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Two Sarasota siblings will take their act up to 25 stories in New York.

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Sarasota Bradenton airport updates pet regulations

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Sarasota organization needs $2.5 million by end of June.

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Fruitville Elementary School students look through the 250 books from the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast.
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Hooked on phonics: Fruitville Elementary School receives book donation

The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast hosted a free book distribution for Fruitville Elementary School students.

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The St. Armands Circle 18th annual craft festival took place June 8-9.

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Sarasota Bay Watch coordinates removal of all sorts of stuff from under the water.

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Volunteers clean up Siesta Beach on World Oceans Day

Hundreds gathered to pick up trash and play games.

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To be or not to be: Visible Men Academy students tackle Shakespeare

The Visible Men Academy students performed on June 6 in partnership with the Key Chorale.

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Tri-chamber members mingle at annual barbecue

Members of the Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce met on June 6.

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Cardinal Mooney, Riverview make coaching hires

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