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Utilities Director Bill Riebe said a study with University of Central Florida would be used to inform future decisions about the city's water system.
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Mote’s planned four-story, 110,000-square-foot aquarium would feature lighting on the exterior of the building that could display marine animal images.
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Lovebirds gather at Siesta Key Beach to say “I Do” again

Hundreds of couples from all walks of life converged at Siesta Key Beach to renew their wedding vows.

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Margaret Good celebrates with supporters in Sarasota Tuesday after her win in the District 72 special election.
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Democrats take control of House District 72 after losing the seat by nearly 17 points in 2016.

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The proposed Fruitville Road gas station is part of Wawa's ongoing efforts to expand throughout the Sarasota area.
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The proposed gas station, which would be built just east of downtown, drew a positive reception from neighboring residents and concerns from nearby businesses.

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Orioles announce spring training promotions

Magnets, caps and a Manny Machado figure highlight the calendar.

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Sarasota Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie and Arts and Cultural Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley
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Sarasota County Schools and the Arts and Culture Alliance mingle

The groups held a reception on Feb. 12 at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Pulitzer Prize winner inspires audience to help national leaders get it right

Historian Jon Meacham was the second speaker in the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall Lecture Series on the 2018 calendar.

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Authorities are responding to a gas line break at Jo An Drive and South Tamiami Trail, which has closed a portion of the state highway north of Stickney Point Road.

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