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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office last week arrested 20 alleged unlicensed contractors as part of a sting operation.
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Sheriff's operation nets 20 arrests

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office last week arrested 20 men for charges related to unlicensed contracting as part of Operation Freelancer.

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Mary Kenealy-Barbetta and her husband, former County Commissioner Joseph Barbetta and Commissioner Carolyn Mason chat at the reception for the new commissioners.
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PHOTO GALLERY: County Commission welcome reception

Sarasota County held a welcoming reception for the two new commissioners, Alan Maio and Paul Caragiulo, Tuesday morning before the commission meeting.

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The city recognized commissioners Paul Caragiulo, right, and Shannon Snyder during their last meeting in office.
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Responding to an ongoing controversy surrounding signs posted downtown, the Sarasota City Commission will restrict the placement of all private signs in the public right-of-way.

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Sarasota County had 929,000 visitors in 2014, which was 5.2% higher than the previous year.
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Visit Sarasota County predicts positive tourism season

The tourism organization reviewed last year's tourism data and predicts the county will get even more visitors in the 2015 season.

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Signs like those on the left, posted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association, inspired Florida ACLU Vice President Michael Barfield to post signs like the one on the right downtown.
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At today's City Commission meeting, the board will revisit the city's regulations on posting signs, a discussion sparked by the appearance of provocative signs downtown last month.

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CinéBistro will also have a bar, dining lounge and patio that will be open to Westfield Southgate moviegoers and any other guests.
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Luxury cinemas to debut at Westfield mall

Cobb Theaters will open a seven-screen CineBistro complex in Westfield Southgate in 2015.

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The entry for the team of Christy McDonald Atkinson and Walter “The Amazing Walter” McDonald.
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MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Siesta Key Crystal Classic; Putts for Mutts; St. Armands Key Lutheran Church pet blessing; and MORE!

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Co-Chairs Bob and Anne Essner
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Season Opener Brunch: Fanfare 300 The Sound of the Future

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PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Crystal Classic

The sand was flying at the Siesta Key Crystal Classic sand sculpting competition on Saturday at Siesta Beach.

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