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The Downtown Improvement proposed a gateway sign modeled after the old Hover Arcade on the bayfront.
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Riverview High Principal Paul Burns will not return to the school after winter break.
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The Selby Library is one of two places you can catch the county's free workshop on starting a business.
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Shots were fired outside of the Main Plaza parking lot around 2:30 a.m. Friday, the Sarasota Police Department said.
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Sarasota police seek information after downtown shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to identify two people they believe were present when shots were fired near east Main Street on Friday morning.

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Laurel neighbors deck the park

Laurel Park neighborhood residents gathered in Laurel Park for its annual holiday party Dec. 3.

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Elisabeth Waters of Sarasota says routine exercise is "something you do, and you're proud that you're doing it and you still can do it."
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Elisabeth Waters remains a picture of health

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If a site plan is approved, the new lease for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion would begin in May 2018.
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City Commissioner Willie Shaw reversed his position on leasing the Lido Beach pool and pavilion to a private operator, but the majority of the board remained in favor.

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Rick Piccolo, President and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, called the new flight a "home run" for the area.
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Alexander Pier serves during the Senior Clay Courts Super Category II Tournament.
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Tournament play began on Nov. 28 and continues until Dec. 3 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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