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The city and Siesta Key residents have offered differing accounts of each side’s willingness to have a dialogue regarding the proposed Big Pass dredge.
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  • September 27, 2018
Siesta Key residents await Big Pass ruling

As the city mobilizes for a Lido Key renourishment project, opponents are preparing to make the case the plans violate county regulations.

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Planning Director Steve Cover is part of the city team that will be responsible for reviewing an updated draft of the form-based zoning code.
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City staff will review and process the document without the input of its author, who is leaving her position this week.

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The proximity of a proposed dog park to a condominium building is one of several topics to raise questions about the influence of neighborhood associations on city decision-making.
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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Sarasota High celebrates accomplished alums

The second annual SHS Hall of Fame event brought together alums to celebrate accomplishments and raise money for the school.

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Parent and Atwood said they eat a lot of chicken, pasta, rice, broccoli and vegetables to fuel themselves.
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  • September 26, 2018
Olympic hopefuls set sail for Tokyo Games

Ravi Parent, an alum of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, and his teammate Caroline Atwood are training in hopes of qualifying for the 2020 summer Olympics.

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American Airlines will begin twice-weekly flights to Philadelphia in January.
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  • September 24, 2018
SRQ lands American Airlines flight to Philadelphia

The airline is expanding its offerings from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding three new destinations this winter.

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Riverview football runs all over Alonso for win

The Rams scored six rushing TD's in a 48-8 win

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.21.18
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Sarasota football roundup: 09.21.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.21.18

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Centenarians honored at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota said cheers to a 100 years to its centenarians.

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Bryce WIlliams (21) has taken control of the Minnesota running back position as a freshman. Photo courtesy Minnesota Athletic Communications.
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  • September 20, 2018
Rising up: Area football stars emerge on college and NFL scene

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Sarasota High freshman swimmer Natalie Stafford won four golds at her first high school swim meet.
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  • September 20, 2018
Sarasota High swimmer wins four golds at her first-ever high school meet

One of her coaches believes she has the potential for continued success

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  • September 20, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 20

Gordon Silver captured these large gators at Myakka River State Park resting, while a brave great egret strolls by.

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The home at 3431 Edmondson Court recently sold for $2.3 million. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,360 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $570,000 in 2014.
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  • September 20, 2018
Hudson Bayou home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.

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Cathy Antunes and David Riedlinger, opponents of the pavilion plan, offer critiques Monday at a news conference.
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  • September 20, 2018
Lido pavilion plans meet resistance

Facing significant public opposition, will the city approve the proposed redevelopment of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion?

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