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Plans to operate a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion remain controversial.
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  • November 16, 2017
Resident opposition mounts to Lido pavilion plans

Critics say a proposal to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion is a bad deal for the city.

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Dasha Pierce, Roger Barry and Phyllis Barry discuss potential changes to make Second Street and Fourth Street more bike-friendly.
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City plots bike-centric downtown streets

The city is considering redesigning Second and Fourth streets to primarily accommodate bicycle traffic, not motor vehicles.

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The city is considering a policy that would regulate the streets commercial trucks could use as through routes.
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City weighs changes to truck policy

The city wants to address resident concerns about large trucks traveling through neighborhoods.

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St. Armands Circle stakeholders have identified a series of problem areas along the sidewalks in the shopping district, an issue they hope to address heading into season.
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St. Armands sorts out maintenance issues

The city hopes to establish clearer guidelines about right of way maintenance on St. Armands Circle.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.16.17

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CONA members hear update on proposed Siesta Promenade

Residents are now in a holding pattern until Benderson Development submits its updated materials, and county staff approves it.

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Individuals who are homeless can currently go to the Salvation Army on 10th Street for two meals a day and to receive services.
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  • November 15, 2017
County takes steps to reduce homelessness

The commission passed its Quality of Life Ordinance, and approved two contracts with the Salvation Army and the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness.

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Graci McGillicuddy celebrates the groundbreaking of the All Star Children's Foundation's upcoming campus.
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  • November 15, 2017
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy break ground and Temple Emanu-El gives back

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The Riverview Kilties march in the Sarasota Veterans Day Parade. The band will travel to Chicago to participate in the city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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  • November 15, 2017
Riverview band marches to a new beat

Riverview will be marching down the streets of Chicago this Thanksgiving with a new director in the lead.

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  • November 15, 2017
Early voting opens Nov. 25 for Democrats in District 72 primary

Three locations will open for a week of daily voting.

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  • November 14, 2017
Association of Fundraising Professionals honors Sarasota's givers

The organization honored 35 of Sarasota's most active philanthropists at its 32nd annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration.

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The Parker app helps drivers in Sarasota find parking.
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  • November 14, 2017
New parking app available in Sarasota

Parker also helps drivers find public parking spots in St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

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  • November 14, 2017
Gulf Coast CEOs encourage students to stay in the region

Executives with job offers and students with resumes recently joined forces.

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  • November 12, 2017
Siesta Key hosts annual Crystal Classic

The sand sculpting competition continues throughout the weekend.

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  • November 12, 2017
Sarasota salutes its veterans

More than 30 organizations marched down Main Street for Sarasota's Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11

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