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One of three demo flower baskets located at Main Street and Palm Avenue, the first option offered by the Downtown Improvement District features a hanging basket off the arm of a light pole.
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The Downtown Improvement District has set up three flower baskets for display on light poles at Main Street and Palm Avenue, hoping for feedback on the best option from residents.

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The state has blamed an “aggressive coastal environment” for deteriorating the Stickney Point Bridge, and aims to fix the connected seawall, the control house and moveable spans of the bridge, among other repairs.
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  • February 8, 2015
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The Florida Department of Transportation begins preliminary work on a $4 million rehabilitation project Wednesday.

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(Photo courtesy of Sarasota Police Department) An unidentified man jumped from the Ringling Bridge before 9:15 a.m. Monday.
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  • February 8, 2015
Body recovered after plunge from Ringling Bridge

An unnamed man jumped from the bridge this morning after being involved in a hit-and-run accident near the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and University Parkway.

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Sarasota Newcomers Club Mardi Gras Gala

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The Old Salty Dog on City Island celebrated its 25th birthday on Feb. 8.

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Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon.
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  • February 7, 2015
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Participants sprinted, jogged and danced across the finish line for the inaugural Sarasota Music Half Marathon Feb. 8 starting at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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This week's FYI Friday features nerdy news about Sarasota, traffic troubles, tourism and more!
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FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Katherine Harris, Executive Chair of the Sarasota-Bradenton Modern Pentathlon, speaks Friday at Nathan Benderson Park about the upcoming 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1
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  • February 5, 2015
Nathan Benderson Park to host a modern pentathlon

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 will bring more than 330 international pentathletes and dignitaries to the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

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Ben Walker, a representative for HNTB, the architecture and engineering firm working with FDOT, answers questions about the roundabout and signaled right turn lane renderings.
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  • February 5, 2015
SKA questions roundabout, signal intersection changes

Florida Department of Transportation representatives updated the Siesta Key Association on possible changes to the Beach Road, Midnight Pass Road intersection at last night's meeting.

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Christi McDowell-Cameron, International Baccalaureate Coordinator for Brookside Middle, asked for hugs after awarded Middle School Teacher of the Year. Michelle McGuire, 12, was first.
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  • February 4, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Teacher of the Year Awards

Sarasota County School Board members, district staff, past winners and Education Foundation members delivered the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year awards to three finalists.

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Edith Barr Dunn was known for her signature Stetson hats. (File photo)
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  • February 4, 2015
Local icon Edith Barr Dunn dies at 94

Edith Barr Dunn was known on Longboat Key and Sarasota for her success in the restaurant business and support of charities throughout the community.

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Sarasota players pose with the district final trophy after defeating Lakewood Ranch 31-20 Friday night. Photos by Jason Clary
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  • February 4, 2015
Sarasota girls win district title

The Sarasota girls basketball team won its second-straight district title Friday after defeating Lakewood Ranch 31-20 in a tough defensive game.

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Signing day 2015; Baseball coach finalist for award; Sarasota Open tickets on sale; Orioles to host fundraising event

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