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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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Complaints lodged against the town for past approvals granted to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub won't be heard.
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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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At Sarasota County's comprehensive plan update kick off meeting last night, residents were invited to post thoughts and ideas about plan changes.

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Years after closing its iconic Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened in 2013 on South Tamiami Trail.
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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 Tom Lefevre's motion to dismiss the county's case against the restaurant.

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