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The city is considering building a garage with more than 500 spaces on the site of a public lot along North Adams Drive.
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Striker nets perfect reward

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Sarasota County said that staff will not do any more work on a “come as you are” shelter unless urged to do so by the community and city.

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Former classmates Gaden Thomas, Pam Wyatt and Ann Darling catch up over old photos.
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Bob Bonella makes his way down Main Street during the 18th annual Thunder By The Bay.
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The 18th annual motorcycle festival filled the streets with concerts and bike shows.

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