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  • June 10, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: June 10

Patricia Donnelly captured this photo of an osprey hunting for fish over a lake in Village Walk.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 10

Bob Gary captured this photo of a bald eagle at Winding Oaks on Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2021
Southwest Airlines adds New York, Washington for the fall

New destinations add to record traffic at SRQ.

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In addition to sharing a preliminary concept image for a carousel in St. Armands Circle Park, the project team said the ride could be configured to reflect the area’s history and incorporate work from local artists. File image
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  • David Conway
  • June 10, 2021
St. Armands carousel concept sparks controversy

Amid criticism from nearby residents, the group behind a proposal to place a carousel in St. Armands Circle is asking for community input before city officials weigh in.

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Former Booker High boys basketball Coach Markus Black is leaving to become a graduate assistant at the University of Arkansas.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 10, 2021
Booker High boys basketball coach leaves for the University of Arkansas

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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  • Matt Walsh
  • June 10, 2021
A response to a response

Letter writer’s thoughtful letter raised questions that challenged whether our objections to CRT were hypocritical, given our laissez-faire, free-market leanings. We felt compelled to respond.

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  • David Conway
  • June 10, 2021
City approves height increase for Lido condo

A developer plans to build a 10-story, 70-unit residential building on the site of the Gulf Beach Motel and Coquina on the Beach.

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Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • June 10, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.10.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Popeyes is one of three additional businesses that real estate company CASTO announced will open stores at the intersection of State Road 64 and 117th Street East. The other two are Hungry Howie's and Christian Brothers Automotive.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 9, 2021
Popeyes, Hungry Howie's head to Lakewood Ranch

Christian Brothers Automotive is also among the companies that will open a business on State Road 64 in Lakewood Ranch.

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Manatee County appointed Robert Reinshuttle as its second deputy administrator Tuesday. Reinshuttle was the chief advocacy officer for the Florida Association of Community Health Centers.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 9, 2021
Manatee County hires Reinshuttle as deputy administrator

Manatee County hires Robert Reinshuttle as deputy administrator.

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Andre Johnson is the new boys basketball coach at Booker High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 9, 2021
Booker High announces changes in athletic department

Former AD Phil Helmuth is retiring, while former boys basketball Coach Markus Black is taking a position at the University of Arkansas

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 9, 2021
Donald J. Shutello, M.D.

Donald J. Shutello, M.D. died peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 84 at his home on Longboat Key, FL.

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Robert Cobb, Brad McCoy and Josh Maddox caught their first tarpon ever on June 3 off the beach in Longboat Key near the Positano condominiums.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 9, 2021
Massive tarpon caught in Longboat Key

Four men caught the 150-pound tarpon on June 3 near the Positano condominiums.

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Jennifer Nzeza has been selected as the new Sarasota Middle School principal and will begin her position July 1.Â
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 9, 2021
Southside Elementary principal moves to Sarasota Middle

Jennifer Nzeza, who has served as principal at Southside Elementary since 2018, will be the new principal of Sarasota Middle School.

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BJ Bishop was among the Longboat Key town commissioners who attended the FLC’s three-day Institute for Elected Municipals Course.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 9, 2021
Florida League of Cities appoints Bishop to Legislative Policy Committee

BJ Bishop will help develop the Florida League of Cities' legislative action agenda in the new role.

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