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The sidewalk on the north side of Ringling Boulevard has been closed since September.
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FDOT begins debris removal from Ringling Boulevard sidewalk

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Stan Edelson won the 800 meter race at the Florida Senior Games (3:29.89).
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The private land is tied to a planned roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.
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A proposed comprehensive plan amendment could allow for a large high-rise project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

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This drawing from the city shows the before-and-after concepts for redesigning Second and Fourth streets to better serve cyclists.
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The city is refining a plan to create downtown streets targeted at cyclists — and still considering a vision for a narrower Fruitville Road.

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