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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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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • 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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  • David Conway
  • 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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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • 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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  • Ryan Butler
  • 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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  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 6

Christine Potthast photographed this sunset while kicking off Fourth of July weekend at Lido Beach.

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  • July 6, 2017
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Gordon Silver, Lou Newman and JoAnn Schwencke have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

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22 bags of cocaine were found in the vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office, totaling almost 35 grams.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 6, 2017
Cocaine-trafficking arrest results from seat-belt traffic stop

About 35 grams of cocaine was recovered from the vehicle, and almost $1,000 in cash.

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A unit in the 1350 Main Residential building in downtown Sarasota sold for $615,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 6, 2017
1350 Main Residential condo sells for $615,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 19-23.

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Dylan Heinz and Mark Brunsvold.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Riverview students win Nacra 15 division of Youth National Championships

The event took place in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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Ben Wylie points to Hector Rodriguez and credits him with a good shot.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Paddle up: A back-and-forth on ping pong

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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