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Doug Logan, the city's homelessness director, plans to unveil a new organization focused on housing homeless individuals in early 2016.
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The first major project when Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki arrived was to repair the mangrove walkway. The new Steinwachs Family Foundation Mangrove Walkway opened in November.
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Ringling College of Art & Design President Larry Thompson, flanked by New College President Donal O’Shea and other university heads, announces the formation of the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast.
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Multiversity Theory: College partnership receives $75,000 boost

Three foundations have announced support for the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, which will allow students to take classes at multiple local universities — among other goals.

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Archaeologists unearth Manasota period midden at Phillippi Estate Park

On the first day of a two-day excavation, experts find shells that reveal the diets of early Sarasotans.

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Lakewood Ranch sophomore Faith Schyck scored the lone goal of the game.
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The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team edged past Riverview 1-0 Dec. 18.

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Kris Brzostek points out an indent on a Quahog or hard-shell clam that could have been used as a tool by natives.
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At today's meeting, the City Commission could direct staff to negotiate a land swap agreement with Palsar Developments Inc.
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Kids and adults rang in the new year with a carnival atmosphere.

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Taco Bus had planned to open on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, but re-assigned their lease to a Tampa company.
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The owners of the Cask & Ale cocktail bars in Tampa Bay have shown interest in the Main Street space.

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