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After staff advertises the budget change for 30 days, the commission will once again consider the reallocation of funding at a future meeting.
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Sarasota firefighters mix up winning recipes for the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.

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The Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association hosted a gathering for residents.

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