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Residents Joyce Burnham, Edie Kaplan, Millie Small, Norm Dumaine and Renee Gluvna are part of a small community effort to improve Fruitville Road Park.
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Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff says Sarasota officials need to take a more aggressive approach to encouraging affordable housing projects.
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Bill Waddill will begin his work with the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization on Jan. 3.
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Bill Waddill, currently a senior vice president at Kimley-Horn, will help facilitate the production of a master plan for redeveloping the bayfront.

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Casey Navarro plays in the park during the neighborhood's regular Tunes in the Park event.
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Laurel Park gathers for Tunes in the Park

Neighbors filled the park for the neighborhood's seasonal potluck dinner and concert.

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Sarasota Garden Club toasts to 90 years

The club marked its anniversary with a party themed to the decade of its founding — the roaring 20s.

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The city approved a lease that will allow a private operator to manage the Lido pavilion for up to 30 years.
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Despite opposition from Lido Key residents, the city approved a plan for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion that includes the operation of a restaurant and Tiki bar.

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First Presbyterian Preschool gives thanks

The preschool celebrate Thanksgiving with a pageant followed by a family feast.

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Florida Highway Patrol to hold DUI Wolfpack Operation Thanksgiving weekend

There will be an increased law enforcement presence on area roads Friday.

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The Rams forced four turnovers in their 35-28 win.
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  • November 17, 2017
Riverview football stays alive, beats Vero Beach 35-28

The Rams forced four turnovers in the win.

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A documentary about golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez will film in Sarasota County in December.
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County rebate program brings Chi-Chi Rodriguez documentary to Sarasota

The county will reimburse filmmakers for up to $80,000 of funds spent in Sarasota County.

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At a site near 12th Street and Orange Avenue, crews are grinding down storm debris for disposal. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
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City concludes post-Irma debris collection

The city has reinstated its regular residential yard waste rules after collecting more than 60,000 cubic yards of debris in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

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Sarasota ranks third in capital gains wealth

A study shows Sarasota among the top regions in the nation for wealth accumulation.

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  • November 17, 2017
New polling places announced for special election primary

There are three precincts with new polling locations for the House District 72 primary.

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The Bath & Racquet Club is known for its tennis facilities, but the owners want to transform it into a residential community. Photo courtesy Bath & Racquet Club.
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  • November 16, 2017
Bath & Racquet Club plans residential expansion

The owners of the Bath & Racquet Club want to add up to 180 residential units in mid-rise buildings around the property.

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