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Kimley Horn planners Shawn Dressler and Bill Waddill present a concept for redeveloping the Bath & Racquet Club to a room of residents at City Hall.
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Alta Vista travels down reading Street

Students read outside during the annual event.

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SPARCC hosted a Cookies, Cakes and Carolers luncheon Dec. 13 at Michael's On East.

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Teacher of the Year Es Swihart with Todd Bowden.
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Commissioners are taking the next step to making Jonathan Lewis's interim position permanent.
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Just two days after Tom Harmer left the position, the County Commission is eager to make Jonathan Lewis' interim position more permanent.

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Commission Chair Paul Caragiulo votes on board priorities for fiscal year 2019 at the County Commission retreat Dec. 8.
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County tentatively prioritizes affordable housing, municipality relationships for 2019

The County Commission identified ten tentative priorities for fiscal year 2019, as well as approved the 2018 Federal Legislative Program.

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Seaward Development Vice President of Operations Anna Chesanek laughs as she puts on her gold hard hat for the groundbreaking.
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Seaward Development breaks ground on Palm Avenue property

Stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the 7 One One Palm development on Dec. 8.

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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight cuts the ribbon on the agency's new facility.
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Sheriff cuts ribbon on new facility

Community leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facility on Dec. 9.

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The 32nd annual boat parade will not be rescheduled.
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Boat parade canceled thanks to inclement weather; Officials urging caution

A cold front is expected to move in Saturday, bringing a drop in temperatures and cold winds.

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Southside Village hosts annual Holiday Stroll

The event benefits Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

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Nancy Detert was elected to the Sarasota County Commission in 2016.
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Sarasota commissioners pick Detert as 2018 chair

Hines chosen as vice chair; Moran will be 2018's Pro Tem

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