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A condo at the Sarasota Bay Club recently sold for $1,395,000.
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  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Bay Club condo sells for $1,395,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 26-30.

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In June, downtown groups mapped out a potential path to a unified marketing campaign.
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  • July 13, 2017
DID untangles marketing strategy

Downtown groups want to create a new plan for promoting the district — but what do they do in the meantime?

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City staff thinks officials have to spend money to make money at Bobby Jones.
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  • July 13, 2017
In the Rough: Bobby Jones faces revenue challenges

Is an infusion of cash into Bobby Jones Golf Club enough to turn the municipal course into a moneymaker for the city?

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Bird Key Yacht Club is adding outdoor courts for pickleball, a fast-growing paddle sport.
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Bird Key Yacht Club preps for upgrades

A new pickleball court and expanded dining area will help accommodate the club’s growing membership.

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Runners partake in the 2017 race. Photo by Anna Brugmann.
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  • July 12, 2017
Sarasota Music Half-Marathon adds 10K race

The new race will take place Feb. 4.

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County commissioners asked in June to see more options for the budget that did not include raising the millage rates.
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  • July 12, 2017
Sarasota County won't raise millage rates next year

Pending final budget deliberations, the commission still has the ability to lower the rate or add more taxes elsewhere.

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  • July 12, 2017
Temple Emanu-El toasts fellowship

The temple hosted its annual wine tasting July 11 at the Fresh Start Cafe.

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At least two city commissioners want to explore the possibility of bringing Thunder by the Bay back downtown.
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  • July 11, 2017
City considers bringing Thunder by the Bay back

As the city once again adjusts its special events regulations, some commissioners want to explore the possibility of bringing the motorcycle festival back downtown.

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The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has been the source of contention between the county and the city for years. And still, there's been no resolution.
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  • July 11, 2017
City, county can't reach resolution on downtown CRA dispute

They gave themselves 75 days. Now, their time is up and the city still hasn't confirmed it won't be suing the county.

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  • July 10, 2017
Crews rescue suspended worker from Palm Avenue construction site

Following a scaffolding malfunction, emergency personnel rescued a worker trapped on the side of the high-rise at 624 S. Palm.

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Summer Lemieux was found with 126.9 grams of marijuana, 3 grams of cocaine, weight scales and other drug paraphernalia, according to the SPD
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  • July 9, 2017
Sarasota resident charged with four drug-related felonies

The 26-year-old was found in possession of nearly 127 grams of marijuana

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On July 5, Mote staff and specially trained interns carry loggerhead sea turtle Moby down Lido Beach for release. Photo courtesy Mary Alice Blackstock, Mote Marine Lab.
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  • July 7, 2017
Healed turtle released back onto beach

The turtle received food, fluids and antibiotics for nearly two months before finally being released July 5.

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The camps are the first for adults the county is offering, and are scheduled through August.
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  • July 6, 2017
County offers summer camps for adults

Pickleball Camp, Fishing 101 and Wine Pairing Camp are all coming up this summer — for adults over 50 only.

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Visit Sarasota is encouraging residents to make digital postcards to share with family and friends, inviting them to the area.
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  • July 6, 2017
Visit Sarasota asks residents to invite friends and family to area

You ‘ota know about this new campaign from Visit Sarasota, based around a pun and digital postcards.

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