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Fish kills on Sarasota beaches have decreased since early September.
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  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

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Mote hopes to move its aquarium operation from City Island to Nathan Benderson Park. The organization also would expand its research efforts at the City Island campus.
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  • September 20, 2018
County offers support for aquarium plans

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope to secure a firm commitment from the county as they pursue a project at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Harvey Vengroff said it’s still unclear whether he will ultimately follow through on plans to build affordable housing near downtown.
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  • September 20, 2018
Vengroff affordable housing project could be revived

A city policy change may lead to a renewed effort to build a workforce apartment complex near downtown, but challenges remain.

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The Payne Park Tennis Center is one of five county-operated facilities the city will begin managing Oct. 1.
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  • September 19, 2018
City announces temporary park closures

Payne Park and Arlington Park facilities will close next week as part of a transition to new management. The city will also host a meeting to discuss the future of the Payne Park Tennis Center.

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The pool will be closed through Wednesday, at least, the city announced.
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  • September 18, 2018
Red tide closes Lido pool

The Lido Beach pool will be closed today and tomorrow because of worsening red tide conditions, the city announced. The beachfront concession stand is also closed.

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  • September 18, 2018
Observer overlooked critical problems

Lido Pavilion proposal disregards parking needs and violates comprehensive plan standards.

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Tableseide Restaurant Group CEO Joe Seidensticker is focusing on opening new restaurants in Sarasota and beyond.
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  • September 17, 2018
The Francis set to close this fall

The downtown event space, located in the ground level of the Palm Avenue parking garage, will be replaced with new tenants, the property owner said.

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  • September 16, 2018
Temple Emanu-El kicks off first day of religious school

Temple Emanu-El celebrated the first day of its religious school on Sept. 16.

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Guy Harvey signs an autograph for East County resident Davin Arnold, who came to the Dick's Sporting Goods opening with his family.
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  • September 15, 2018
Guy Harvey visits Sarasota store

Dick's Sporting Goods celebrates grand opening with celebrity visit.

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18
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  • September 14, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

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  • September 14, 2018
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County honors community leaders

The 13th Annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County celebrated Dick Vitale and Todd Jones.

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The farmers market intends to move back to its current footprint at some point in 2019.
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  • September 14, 2018
Sarasota Farmers Market shifts to new site

Citing concerns about construction, the farmers market will temporarily relocate to Lemon Avenue and First Street starting Sept. 22.

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The plans for redeveloping the Lido pool and pavilion will now go to the City Commission for review.
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  • September 13, 2018
Planning Board recommends denial of Lido pavilion plan

Citing concerns about intensity, compatibility and more, the city’s Planning Board unanimously opposed plans to renovate the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

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  • September 13, 2018
EDC Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon celebrates economic innovation

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County honored business success at its annual meeting and awards luncheon on Aug. 13.

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