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This Week in Local Government

This week, the City of Sarasota Commission will pick the next city manager. Your chance to meet the five finalists is Monday, 5:30, at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center. On Thursday, the Sarasota County Commission will meet at a budget workshop that could identify coming cuts.

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This Week in Local Government

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will hear an appeal against the Selby Gardens redevelopment. On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss funding for non-profits serving children. The Sarasota School Board will adopt controversial policy and governance changes.

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