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The Residences unit sells for $4.9 million

Built in 2003, unit 1605 at 35 Watergate Drive has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,659 square feet of living area.

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The Payne Mansion at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is undergoing treatment for drywood termites in anticipation of upcoming exhibits.
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  • July 14, 2016
Selby Gardens Payne Mansion gets tented treatment

The Christy Payne Mansion is treated for drywood termites.

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Samantha Bisceglia captured this shot of two black skimmers at Siesta Key Beach.
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  • July 14, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: July 14

Samantha Bisceglia captured this shot of two black skimmers at Siesta Key Beach.

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File photo. JDub's Brewing Company hosts a Food Truck Rally on Saturday, July 16.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 14, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 14.

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Karen White introduces herself to Rabbi Michael Churgel.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 14, 2016
Temple Sinai packs Shabbat service to welcome new rabbi

Rabbi Michael Churgel leads Rhythm & Jews Shabbat service at Temple Sinai for the first time as the new spiritual leader.

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Commissioner Susan Chapman is awaiting direction from the city attorney on proper procedures for attending meetings with constituents.
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  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
Chapman Sunshine ruling leaves questions for city

A judge says City Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the Sunshine Law in 2013, but the city isn’t ready to change its meeting procedures.

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City staff will recommend approval of a change to allow on-site payments at Ted Sperling Park for water vessel rentals and tours.
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  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
Lido kayak operators support rule change

The public largely endorsed a proposal to allow commercial operators to accept payments at Ted Sperling Park.

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The city's attempt to obtain funding for the Robert L. Taylor center has led to a larger conversation about county support.
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  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
City, county clash on level of service

After the county rejected two major funding requests in four months, the city is wondering if it's getting adequate support from its governmental counterpart.

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Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy says the new form-based code can be tailored specifically to address neighborhood concerns.
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  • July 14, 2016
New zoning code addresses neighborhood concerns

The Urban Design Studio is working to tailor the city’s new form-based code to resident needs.

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The last attempt to install parking meters downtown, abandoned in 2011, is still an experience that haunts merchants.
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  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
Merchants speak out against paid parking

As the city drives toward a plan for phasing in parking meters, some downtown merchants want to hit the brakes instead.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • July 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.14.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Matt Zito has shot six holes-in-one during his 62 years of playing golf.
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key resident aces his game

What are the odds? Matt Zito shot two holes-in-one in the same week.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 12, 2016
Campers whip up international feast

For a week students learn how to simmer, stir, press pasta and roll sushi as part of the advanced international curriculum.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 12, 2016
Sarasota County School Board race attracts major campaign dollars

While one of two seats on the board has been decided, candidates in the other race have raised more than $30,000 each.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 8, 2016
Sarasota County schools receive top marks

Sarasota county schools ranked among state’s best according Florida Department of Education’s school accountability report.

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