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Downtown Improvement board members said large events, such as the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts, are the only ones that can afford to pay the fees associated with street closures.
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The Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association’s construction safety workshop is part of the organization’s ongoing effort to address development-related issues.
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Two city officials, a building professional and a lawyer joined downtown residents Nov. 15 to discuss construction safety.

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City staff has surveyed residents to help craft the parks and recreation master plan.
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Parks master plan set for discussion

City staff is recommending nearly $70 million in parks and recreation upgrades over the next 10 years.

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Phil Pagano poses next to his two new generators. Courtesy photo.
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Joanne Tachtenberg, Patty Schreiber and Sylvia Bloom.
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Women of Temple Sinai learn about SRQ

The women's group were taught about the ins and outs of airport operations.

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Two properties at 16 Sandy Hook Road recently sold for $5,850,000.
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Sandy Hook Road properties sell for $5,850,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 12-16.

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Many Laurel Park residents came out to see the new playground.
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Riverview football reaches first final four since 2004

The Rams hammered Dr. Phillips High 33-7 in the regional finals

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SPARCC shelter's pet kennel gets some help from volunteers

Lowe's stores help freshen up facility.

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As the city plans to renovate Lemon Avenue between Main Street and Pineapple Avenue, some residents are concerned about the tree plans.
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Lemon Avenue tree plans trigger concerns

Residents object to the inclusion of palm trees in a streetscape project, but officials say it's the right fit.

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Impact 100 Council founder Wendy Steele with Impact 100 Sarasota President Jane Watt.
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Philanthropy group empowers women to give back

Impact 100 SRQ is an all-women organization on a mission to give away transformational community grants.

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Artist Grace Howl was excited about getting neighbors involved in creating public art. “I want people to come back and say, ‘I did that piece,’” Howl said.
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Rosemary District comes together for public art

The neighborhood is a leading example of the city's ongoing efforts to use artwork to create a sense of community.

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Russ Fellows, center, and other members of the Sarasota Woodturners with the wooden bowls they contributed to this year's Bowls of Hope event.
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Bowls of Hope helps feed hungry families

New to this year's Bowls of Hope event on Dec. 2 are wooden bowls made by the Sarasota Woodturners.

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