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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate sales associate Roger Pettingell will represent Seaward Development in selling 16 units at Azure on Palm, a five-story luxury condo development at 711. S. Palm Ave.
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Details emerge for downtown condo project

Azure on Palm includes 16 luxury condominiums above a parking garage on 711 S. Palm Avenue.

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Public outreach meeting planned on I-75, Bee Ridge construction

The meeting will be an opportunity for questions, comments and one-on-one with DOT staff about the project, which will renovate the Bee Ridge Road interchange.

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The co-developer of the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota and the upscale, golf-centered Concession community in Manatee County is proposing a $200 million collection of upscale condominiums, retail and entertainment space and offices on a 31-acre tract near Sarasota
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  • December 15, 2015
Ritz developer proposes $200 million complex near Sarasota Square

Naples-based Apogee Realty Advisors LLC plan to construct 203 residences, along with 178,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space, and 60,000 square feet of offices on South Tamiami Trail.

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Ringling College of Art and Design spent $550,000 to buy nearly a half-acre of property on the North Trail this month.
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Ringling College buys North Trail land

The Ringling College of Art and Design last week bought two vacant properties fronting North Tamiami Trail for $550,000.

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Bob Carter thanks guests for his surprise retirement party Monday evening at Friendship Centers.
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  • December 15, 2015
Friendship Centers gives final surprise for Bob Carter

President and CEO Bob Carter walks in to a room full of friends and family Monday night to celebrate his retirement.

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Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
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  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even

The Riverview and Sarasota High boys soccer teams tied 0-0 Dec. 14.

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Democractic Club of Sarasota President Mary Clupper with guest speaker Neil Phillips.
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The Democratic Club of Sarasota hosted a holiday celebration for members and guests.

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The commission will discuss how to proceed with a potential master planning effort for Bobby Jones.
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  • December 14, 2015
Bobby Jones committee recommends $14.5 million in upgrades

At a special meeting of the City Commission, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee will lay out its suggestions for improving the municipal golf facility

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  • December 13, 2015
BHS Key Club satisfies sweet tooth with gingerbread house

The Booker High School Key Club creates an entry for the CYD Gingerbread Festival.

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  • December 13, 2015
Tennis Center aces Observer Challenge

The 16th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament hosted 124 players on Dec. 11 to 13, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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Santa Claus reels in a catch on the back of entry 4.
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  • December 13, 2015
Boats light up Sarasota Bay for parade of lights

Boats light up Sarasota Bay for parade of lights

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This entry was from Seaward Crossfit.
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  • December 13, 2015
CYD awards Gingerbread Festival winners

More than 150 Gingerbread Festival entries on display at Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

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Sam and David Howard with Dani Mallitt and Garret Pearson and their menorahs.
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Temple Emanu-El hosts Hanukkah Happening

Families celebrate the sixth night of Hanukkah together at Temple Emanu-El

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Artist Christopher Eisenberg performed on the stage for attendees.
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  • December 12, 2015
Residents take a merry stroll through Southside Village

The annual Southside Village Holiday Stroll wins over the Grinch.

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  • December 11, 2015
Seagrass health improves in Sarasota Bay

Coverage has increased dramatically, returning to levels not seen since the 1950s.

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