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The city hopes the construction is substantially complete by early April.
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  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
Downtown intersection to close for roundabout construction

Beginning Nov. 27, the city will close the intersection of Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard through next spring.

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Sarasota Commission approves pay raise for interim county administrator

Jonathan Lewis will take over for Tom Harmer as the interim county administrator Dec. 8, with a $22,000 salary increase.

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  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota group wants to change county elections

The Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections wants Sarasota County to elect commissioners from single-member districts, not at-large.

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Bethany Burnett, Allison Cohen and Es Swithart
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  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota County Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

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  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 16

Bruce Lehman photographed this chorus line of seagulls that seemed ready to dance at the bayfront by the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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The Rams hold high the state title trophy following their win in Stuart. Photo courtesy Christopher Dubs.
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  • November 16, 2017
Un-four-gettable: Rams enjoy another championship

The Riverview High boys swim team won its fourth-straight state title Nov. 10.

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Two properties on Blind Pass Road, 9200 and 9275, recently sold for $3,153,000.
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  • November 16, 2017
Blind Pass Road properties sell for $3,153,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

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Plans to operate a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion remain controversial.
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  • November 16, 2017
Resident opposition mounts to Lido pavilion plans

Critics say a proposal to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion is a bad deal for the city.

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Dasha Pierce, Roger Barry and Phyllis Barry discuss potential changes to make Second Street and Fourth Street more bike-friendly.
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  • November 16, 2017
City plots bike-centric downtown streets

The city is considering redesigning Second and Fourth streets to primarily accommodate bicycle traffic, not motor vehicles.

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The city is considering a policy that would regulate the streets commercial trucks could use as through routes.
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  • November 16, 2017
City weighs changes to truck policy

The city wants to address resident concerns about large trucks traveling through neighborhoods.

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St. Armands Circle stakeholders have identified a series of problem areas along the sidewalks in the shopping district, an issue they hope to address heading into season.
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  • November 16, 2017
St. Armands sorts out maintenance issues

The city hopes to establish clearer guidelines about right of way maintenance on St. Armands Circle.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • November 16, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.16.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • November 15, 2017
CONA members hear update on proposed Siesta Promenade

Residents are now in a holding pattern until Benderson Development submits its updated materials, and county staff approves it.

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Individuals who are homeless can currently go to the Salvation Army on 10th Street for two meals a day and to receive services.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 15, 2017
County takes steps to reduce homelessness

The commission passed its Quality of Life Ordinance, and approved two contracts with the Salvation Army and the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness.

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Graci McGillicuddy celebrates the groundbreaking of the All Star Children's Foundation's upcoming campus.
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  • November 15, 2017
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy break ground and Temple Emanu-El gives back

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