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On April 1, doctors, patients and health care system supporters gathered for the grand opening of the pavilion.

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Temple Emanu-El hosts sweet workshop

Congregation members gathered at Temple Emanu-El on April 1 for a workshop on how to make the traditional Jewish bread challah.

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Riverview' s Brion Whitley grabs an alley-oop from Rams teammate AJ Caldwell.
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The Grand Parakeet Riverboat Casino & Hotel is slated to open in 2018.
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A riverboat gambling concept is slated for a canal on the barrier island. Officials say it will be a win-win for residents and tourists.

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Cynthia Peterson, CEO of the Center for Architecture Sarasota, sits in McCullough Pavillion — the center' s home, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Two of the three candidates in the May 9 runoff — Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde — will win a seat on the commission.
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The city worked with merchants and the film crew to coordinate the shooting earlier this month.
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Filming disturbs St. Armands merchants

Despite restrictions on special events in St. Armands Circle during season, film crews are allowed to gather footage in the commercial district.

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Property owner Wayne Ruben asks the Sarasota Farmers Market to consider remaining on State Street at a meeting Tuesday.
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Sarasota Farmers Market vendors and customers aren’t eager to relocate a portion of the event, but many hope to avoid the headaches that come with construction.

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Former Superintendent Lori White sits with students at Gocio Elementary School. White retired from her position in February 2017.
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A legacy of learning

The community gives back to honor former Superintendent Lori White.

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