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Sarasota hosted a Spirit of America Rally, part of a national initiative to show support of President Trump.

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This Nokomis home sold for $3,495,000.
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Casey Key home sells for $3,495,000

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The former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort opened in 1953.
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The 64-year-old former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key will be redeveloped into 304 rooms in two high-rise towers.

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Jordan Clark puts up a shot against Riverview.
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Chief Planner Steve Stancel said, despite some concerns raised about the city' s proposals, models show better results with a narrower Fruitville Road with roundabouts.
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Fruitville Road proposals draw strong criticism

Longboat leaders, cyclists and City Commission candidates have spoken out against a narrower Fruitville Road — but city staff still believes the plan can work.

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Jerome Chesley helps Ellen McKeefe and Karen Jackson price the pieces that will be sold at the Sarasota Urban Sketchers art sale March 2.
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Local painters mix altruism and art

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