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Parking Manager Mark Lyons hopes to see paid parking on downtown streets by late summer.
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2017 Issues to Watch: Parking

Paid parking seems destined to return to downtown in 2017, but merchants are still mobilizing against meters on Main Street.

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The city may look to regain control over county-operated facilities like Arlington Park.
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2017 Issues to Watch: Parks and recreation

As the city discusses creating a new tax to fund parks services, the county is adjusting its strategy to focus on managing the region’s larger attractions.

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The city and the county want to establish stronger connections with service providers like the Salvation Army.
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2017 Issues to Watch: Homelessness

Residents and businesses are frustrated with a lack of progress, but city and county officials are optimistic about their ability to address homelessness issues this year.

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Big Pass divides Lido and Siesta keys — both literally and figuratively.
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Even though the state has offered an early endorsement of a proposal to dredge Big Pass, Siesta Key residents will keep fighting to block the Lido Key renourishment project.

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Mark Huey has been president and CEO of the Sarasota County Economic Development Corp since 2011.
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Already singled out as a target of scrutiny, the spotlight will be bright on the Sarasota County Economic Development Corp. in 2017.

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File photo Runners brave the fog in last year' s Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K.
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Runners get set for annual Andrew Monroe 5K

The race isn’t just to remember the past, it’s to secure students futures.

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City officials recommended approval of a new liquor license for World of Beer. Residents call the bar a good neighbor. So why are there still questions surrounding the application?

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Feb. 26: Baltimore Orioles opening spring training home game vs. Pittsburgh at Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.5.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

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The Macy' s at Sarasota Square opened in 1977 and had 86 employees.
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Macy's to close Sarasota Square mall location

The mid-county location is one of 68 Macy's stores closing nationwide, the company announced today.

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Brad Stuart, David Stuart, Brig. Gen James Hesson, Terry Bradshaw, Lloyd Tirey and Col. John Saputo
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Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw donates $10,000 to vets

Bradshaw and Siesta Key business owner David Stuart prove that you can help veterans with a just barrel of bourbon.

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Library Foundation President Linda Getzen and Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Kalajian
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Sarasota Library Foundation reaches campaign goal

The campaign raised $501,075.

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Patrick Gannon is positioning himself as a moderate voice focused on achieving tangible results.
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  • January 3, 2017
Planning Board member enters City Commission race

Patrick Gannon, who also serves as president of the Downtown Sarasota Condo Association, is the sixth candidate to declare for the March election.

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DID board member Eileen Hampshire believes advertising can help all downtown busiensses.
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  • January 2, 2017
DID considers downtown promotional push

Can the various groups within downtown Sarasota team up to promote business in the heart of the city?

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