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Developer plans upscale Rosemary hotel

Boston-based developer Jason Cincotta is moving ahead with plans for a 76-room hotel at 599 Cocoanut Ave.

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Lorinn Williams and Donald Smith sold their Unit PH-C condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to B.G. Holding Corp. for $1.9 million.
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Branch out to find this year’s Christmas tree

Stands around town offer trees and wreaths to help deck the halls.

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A boat decorated as a Christmas tree makes its way down the bay for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
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Courtesy photo. "The Lovers" by Marc Chagall - The Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
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Selby Gardens prepares for Chagall exhibit in 2017

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to enhance visitor experience by pairing exhibit series and horticultural displays.

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City Manager Tom Barwin will engage with residents and businesses as he attempts to brainstorm the best way to create renewed energy in Five Points Park.
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Starting with Five Points Park, the city is embracing a new parks philosophy. Constrained by budget limitations for years, how can staff create new recreation opportunities?

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Paul Thorpe will hand over his duties as parade organizer after wrapping up the 20th annual Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
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The city code has long prohibited signs advertising businesses from the public right of way, but enforcement has been lax in the past. The new regulations attempt to create a system that permits the promotion of stores and restaurants.
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  • December 10, 2015
City tests new downtown sign regulations

To allow merchants to post signs advertising their businesses on the sidewalk, the city is adopting a policy that will permit all citizens to post messages in the right of way.

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Florida snowman makes appearance on Siesta Key

Sandy the sandwoman spotted on the beach and football lovers collect bicycles for Toys For Tots.

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Two-year-old Aaron Lager has his first ride on the four-mile trail with his father.
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School Board 12.10.15

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