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Downtown Sarasota is the third location for Fast n Fresh, owned by Lakewood Ranch residents Lesley and Michael Harb. Photo by Colin Reid.
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Fast n Fresh opens its doors in downtown Sarasota

The salad specialty restaurant opened for business last week at its new location on Osprey Avenue.

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According to the economic impact study on the four-day event, attendees spent $4.1 million in direct expenditures. Photo by Amanda Morales.
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According to the economic impact study on the January motorcycle festival, about 90,000 people attended and brought $8 million in economic impact to the county.

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(Courtesy of SPD) The Sarasota Police Department has not released the identity of the driver involved in the accident that killed 70-year-old James Stephens on the North Trail Saturday.
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An unnamed driver struck and killed 70-year-old James Stephens at the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and 16th Street Saturday.

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Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County’s noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob’s Boathouse owner’s motion to dismiss the county’s case against the restaurant.

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder and Artistic Director, Nate Jacobs and Democratic Club of Sarasota President, Mary Clupper.
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The Democratic Club of Sarasota hosted its monthly luncheon for members and guests Feb. 14 at The Francis.

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Kim and Cecil Calloway repeat after Special Magistrate Edward Wilson. They have been married for 50 years.
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Couples boasting marriages from 73 years to 3 months renewed their vows Valentine's Day on Siesta Key Beach.

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Circus with a Purpose, A Benefit For St. Jude Church

Circus with a Purpose, A Benefit For St. Jude Church

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Compassion In Caring Luncheon

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Guests were given tours of the facilities and the history of the church.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Redeemer First Friday

Church of the Redeemer welcomed members of the community to mingle with members, clergy, as well as tour the grounds and facilities on Feb. 6 for the First Friday Walk.

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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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Siesta Key property target of Craigslist scam

A Craigslist scammer took images from a real estate website to create a fake vacation rental post.

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In both District 2 and District 3, one candidate has dwarfed their opponents' spending through January.
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Commission candidates file early contribution reports

As the race for two district City Commission seats heats up, donations are streaming in to the six candidates running for election in March.

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Complaints lodged against the town for past approvals granted to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub won't be heard.
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ZBA won't hear Mar Vista complaints

Three complaints lodged by Gene Jaleski against Mar Vista past actions will not be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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