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Church of the Redeemer hosts pawfect movie night

Attendees watched “The Secret Life of Pets” on the lawn.

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  • February 3, 2017
Sarasota County announces Teacher of the Year finalists

Teachers from Pine View School, Tatum Ridge Elementary School and Riverview High School earned the recognition.

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Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has been at his post since September 2012.
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City Manager Tom Barwin finalist for Reno job

The Sarasota leader is one of five people on the final list for the city manager position in the Nevada municipality.

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Performer shares cancer journey, hope at JFCS

Sarasolo Festival participant Valerie David shared her cancer journey during a special performance at Jewish Family and Children’s Service.

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A condominium in Aqua sold for $7.79 million.
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  • February 2, 2017
Aqua condominium sells for $7.79 million

Residential real estate transactions took place between Jan. 16-20.

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St. Martha, St. Mary commemorate National Catholic Schools Week

Students commemorated the week with a full day of service.

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  • February 2, 2017
Clydesdales canter down Ocean Boulevard

Residents and visitors lined the sidewalks of Ocean Boulevard to get a look at the Budweiser Clydesdales.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17
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Waves crash into the seawall Jan. 22 at the First Lido Condominiums, sending water onto the property.
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Sarasota explores short-term sand options on Lido Key

Siesta Key residents continue to oppose the dredging of Big Pass, so city officials are considering other avenues for bolstering the shrinking Lido shoreline.

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Municipalities in Sarasota and Manatee counties have expressed concerns about a proposed bill from state Sen. Greg Steube.
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  • February 2, 2017
Cap on local business tax could cost city

The city stands to lose nearly $800,000 in tax revenue if a proposed bill from state Sen. Greg Steube passes during the legislative session.

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The proximity of the Echelon on Palm construction site and the Essex House condominiums has been a source of tension.
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Residents fear impact of neighboring construction sites

Downtown Sarasota is going through a building boom. For people living next to new developments, that comes with some growing pains.

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Babara Campo, Danielle Glaysher-Cobian and Nancy Goodheart Matthews are part of a group working with the city to help restore the mermaid fountain in Pineapple Park.
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  • February 2, 2017
Pineapple Park fountain set for enhancements

The city is investing nearly $150,000 to restore the mermaid fountain at Pineapple Park — and that’s just the beginning of its plans to improve the downtown space.

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Ryan McMahon signs with the University of Louisville on April 23, 2015.
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  • February 2, 2017
Cardinal Mooney alumnus shows off shooting skills at Louisville

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Johnnie Williams IV drives the lane for a layup against Southeast.
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  • February 2, 2017
Booker sophomore finds success after tragedy

The 6-foot-3 forward is already getting D-I scholarship offers.

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Each patient enrolled in Tidewell' s Music and Memory program receives a custom playlist curated by volunteers.
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  • February 2, 2017
Local hospice strikes a chord with music program

In the midst of crippling memory loss, a local hospice finds hope in the high notes.

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