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Work on the single-lane roundabout began in November.
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  • May 16, 2018
UPDATE: Ringling-Orange intersection reopens

After six months of roundabout construction, the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue in downtown Sarasota reopened wednesday.

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Sarasota County Schools now hiring for internal police force

The School Board hopes to hire 30 people by August to secure elementary schools.

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Booker High's Johnnie Williams IV leaps in the air after reaching the state semifinals by beating Mariner High.
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Proposed FHSAA playoff adjustments give coaches mixed feelings

The potential changes will be put to a vote in the fall

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Pine View named No. 1 high school in Florida

U.S. News and World Report's ranking of high schools came out for 2018, and Pine View School in Osprey topped the list.

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Nine-year-old Brooke Schaal, left, performs with Ashlyn Rutherford, 17.
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  • May 14, 2018
You Observed: Rosemary Youth Ballet performs

More than 70 dancers take to the stage.

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"David," a painting depicting the famous sculpture included in the city logo, is one of two murals planned for the BOLD Lofts residential project.
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Murals slated for downtown building

Two colorful paintings inspired by classic pieces of art — including Michelangelo's David — are planned for display on the side of the forthcoming BOLD Lofts building on Second Street.

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Selby Gardens hosts annual Mother's Day Brunch

Families gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on May 13 to celebrate Mother's Day.

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Ashton Elementary fifth-graders re-enact 1992 and 1978 World Series

The fifth-graders took to the baseball fields at Twin Lakes Park on May 11 to recreate the 1992 and 1978 World Series.

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Bavaro's is renovating a building at 27 Fletcher Ave. that dates to 1925.
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  • May 11, 2018
Renovations begin on downtown pizzeria

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria plans to open a two-story restaurant near U.S. 301 and Main Street by July.

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Liz Alpert, left, will serve as Sarasota's mayor for the next year. Jen Ahearn-Koch, right, is the new vice mayor.
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  • May 11, 2018
City Commission picks Alpert as mayor

At a meeting today, the Sarasota City Commission selected outgoing Vice Mayor Liz Alpert to fill the role of mayor for the next year. Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch will serve as vice mayor.

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Last year, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive brought 120,000 lbs. of food to All Faiths.
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  • May 11, 2018
Letter carriers to pick up donated food this Saturday

Residents can leave non-perishable food at their mailboxes on Saturday to participate in Sarasota's 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive, to benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

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  • May 10, 2018
Sarasota County agrees to fund second helicopter for sheriff's department

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office is buying a used Bell 407GX to supplement its existing helicopter.

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Several rooms in the house overlook the pool area.
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  • May 10, 2018
Harbor Acres home features unique space on the bay

1344 Harbor Drive home, bayfront, Sarasota real estate, Harbor Acres, top sale, Reid Murphy, Richard Saba, home sold

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Cardinal Mooney huddles after scoring a goal in its regional semifinal win against Gulf Coast High.
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  • May 10, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is excited about the future

The Cougars' historic season ended in the regional finals, but they believe this is only the beginning.

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