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A sign marking the Big Pass shoal stands at the entrance of Big Pass from Sarasota Bay. Several Siesta Key groups have spoken in opposition to dredging Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 19, 2016
SOSS2 to host second Party on the Pass

Efforts to reopen Beach Road will also be highlighted at this year’s Party on the Pass hosted by Save our Siesta Sands 2.

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Some residents expressed a desire to see the current concessionaire remain at the Lido Beach pavilion.
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  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2016
Residents still skeptical about Lido pavilion proposal

After scaling down a restaurant and removing a mini-golf course from the plans, a potential new vendor for the Lido pool and pavilion has made some progress with residents.

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The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is slated to move its offices into a nearby building in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • August 18, 2016
Herald-Tribune to move Sarasota offices - next door

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is slated to move out of its iconic downtown building into three floors in the SunTrust building next door.

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1752 Lincoln Park Circle
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  • August 18, 2016
Three Things: What floats your boat?

Sarasota is perfect for boating enthusiasts.

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A perfect Sarasota sunset from the Kalin penthouse, located in Sarabande on Palm Avenue. The view extends over the marina, past the keys and out to the Gulf of Mexico.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • August 18, 2016
Sophisticated lady

A downtown penthouse is a tribute to Alyce Kalin’s impeccable taste.

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Barbara Knowles captured this shot of a David statue at sunset on a rainy evening at the Ringling Museum of Art.
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  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 18

Barbara Knowles captured this shot of a David statue at sunset on a rainy evening at the Ringling Museum of Art.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota-Manatee candidates to meet at forum

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will host state legislature candidates Saturday, at Selby Auditorium.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 18, 2016
On the scavenger hunt

Sarasota residents dressed up as storm trooper at Yoder's for international scavenger hunt.

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  • Neighbors
Author Ben Alexander uses his book to strike up conversation with Lois Davis.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 18, 2016
A few good men

Eligible bachelors are wanted for Stir it up! 60 and plus speed dating.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 18, 2016
World War II munitions could cost the county

Sarasota County is facing a $1 million payment after a surprising find during a Siesta Key beach renourishment project.

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Mike Moran is running for the District 1 seat on the county commission.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota County Commission: Mike Moran

We asked Republican candidate for the County Commission, District 1 seat, Mike Moran, about his stance on a come-as-you- are homeless shelter and how he thinks Sarasota should prepare for growth.

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Riverview volleyball captain Margo Schnapf, pictured in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the U.S. Senate, was one of two girls from Florida chosen to participate in Girls Nation. (courtesy)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2016
Rams outside hitter Margo Schnapf juggles responsibility

Riverview volleyball captain was one of two girls chosen to represent Florida at Girls Nation, in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mark and Annette Gabrick groove to "What is hip?" at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 18.

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  • Neighbors
Jorge Blanco's sculpture, "BRAVO!", is an advisory board's top choice for a new public sculpture — but only after a round of revoting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2016
Discord arises on public art project

A question is dividing the residents responsible for placing sculptures in the center of the city’s roundabouts: What, exactly, should public artwork look like?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. A two-property sale on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 18, 2016
Casey Key properties sell for $5.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 1 and August 5.

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