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City Manager Tom Barwin says he's giving consideration to the best way to evaluate city employees.
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A public dispute surrounding the city auditor and clerk was the most high-profile part of the commission's review of charter officials — but what did the city’s leaders learn in the process?

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Former Sarasota Crew rowers Maddux Castle, far left, and Ben Delaney, third from left, traveled to England with their George Washington University teammates to compete in the Henley Royal Regatta for the first time in the program's history. (courtesy)
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Sarasota Sharks swimmer Austin Katz finished fifth in the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials July 1.
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Sarasota County could spend more than $5 million on jail maintenance costs by 2021, but even bigger challenges may loom on the horizon.

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A flyer advertising a $2000 reward for two lost dogs flaps in the wind on the corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Nonna Beetge has been looking for her two lost pets since they went missing on April 4.
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Sarasota woman continues to search for stolen pets

It’s been four months since Nonna Beetge lost her dogs. She’s tacked flyers onto telephone poles, posted their pictures in Facebook groups and even hired a pet detective, but she’s not giving up.

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Selby Gardens gets patriotic with 'All-American BBQ'

Members and residents enjoy barbecue favorites as fireworks light up the sky over Sarasota Bay.

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Sarasota father accidentally shoots son at gun range

A 14-year-old boy died this weekend after his father’s gun accidentally discharged at High Noon Gun Range.

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Team Color Me Fast with Dave Mitchell, Billy Gregan, Dion Souza and Michael Holderness.
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Developer Anthony Homer aims to replace an aging abandoned warehouse with a new apartment complex in Newtown.
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Developer to transform Newtown warehouse into housing

Anthony Homer aims to invest $3.8 million to redevelop a vacant warehouse into a 20-unit apartment complex for students.

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Tube Dude to open in downtown Sarasota

Issues on St. Armands Circle have pushed the maker of the quirky outdoor art installments into the former Victoria Blooms building.

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The Cask and Ale hopes to open in the 1500 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
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Commission hearing to decide fate of Main Street bar

The Cask and Ale, a St. Petersburg cocktail and small plates lounge, plans to open a downtown location — but the City Commission must approve the project first.

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A portion of U.S. 41 in downtown Sarasota will close for the bayfront fireworks display.
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Street closures planned for Fourth of July festivities

Throughout the city of Sarasota, the celebration of Independence Day will come with a series of closures.

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