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Fort Myers-Cape Coral on top of rankings.

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On the ball: testing out the pickleball phenomenon

Journalist gives pickleball a try to see what Longboat's fascination with the sport is all about.

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Drawing Dad

Campers grab pencils, paint brushes and a healthy dose of creativity for Fathers Day.

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Sarasota remembers Pulse shooting

Rob McGovern remembers friend and Pulse victim Eddie Sotomayor at Sarasota City Hall during memorial for the victims on the anniversary of attack.

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In addition to $20 million, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is asking the county for a long-term lease on nine acres of land in Nathan Benderson Park.
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Mote seeks land, $20 million from county for new aquarium

Sarasota County staff will examine whether tourist development tax funds can help pay for a Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium facility in Nathan Benderson Park.

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The city hopes Lido Key shoreline renourishment efforts can begin later this year.
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  • June 11, 2018
Army Corps allocates funds for Big Pass dredge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has included $13.5 million for a Lido Key renourishment project in its fiscal year 2018 work plan.

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The lawsuit is tied to the city's 2008 decision not to develop a Palm Avenue property with Buck-Leiter Palm Development.
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  • June 11, 2018
Developer offers city settlement in Palm Avenue lawsuit

The developer behind an ongoing legal dispute with the city is willing to settle the case — if the city agrees to pay nearly $50 million over the next five years.

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  • June 11, 2018
July enrollment set for TSA's expedited airport-security program

Pre-Check allows travelers to pass quickly through checkpoints.

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The two properties at 3221 Bay Shore Road recently sold for $3.1 million.
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  • June 7, 2018
Indian Beach properties sell for $3.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 21-25.

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The Bay Sarasota plans to hold public meetings with more detailed plans later this month.
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  • June 7, 2018
Bayfront group continues to refine plans

The Bay Sarasota is preparing to finalize a proposal for renovating the bayfront in advance of a September presentation to city officials.

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The city hopes to address persistent flooding issues on Palm Avenue while improving the streetscape and maintaining existing palm trees.
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  • June 7, 2018
City prepares for Palm Avenue improvements

The city is eager to begin construction on a downtown street that has been prone to flooding.

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Colleen McGue, Steve Cover and Megan Lui are overseeing the city's effort to produce a transportation master plan.
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  • June 7, 2018
City prepares to craft transportation master plan

The city hopes a holistic approach will improve Sarasota's traffic situation.

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Bobby Jones Golf Club has received $3.2 million in major on-course investments in the past 30 years, staff said, but deteriorating infrastructure and drainage issues persist.
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  • June 7, 2018
Bobby Jones issues remain unsettled

The city hopes community workshops and an advisory board will help establish a strategy for addressing the golf course’s financial woes.

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Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston believes the nonprofit can do better work if it draws more people to its City Island bird sanctuary.
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  • June 7, 2018
Save Our Seabirds plans for future

The nonprofit is preparing for potential expansion, hopeful it can capitalize on Mote moving its aquarium from City Island.

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  • June 7, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.7.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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