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Mote hopes to begin construction on the aquarium this year and open the facility by 2023, but President and CEO Michael Crosby has said county funding is essential to make the project a reality.
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  • David Conway
  • January 13, 2020
County to consider steering tourist tax money toward Mote aquarium

As Mote seeks $20 million in public funds from Sarasota County for an aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, the county could divert tax dollars from tourism promotion and arts programming.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 13, 2020
Sarasota School Board sets new policies, approves Corcoran’s contract

The board approved policies that would allow medical marijuana to be administered on campus and authorize administrators to use metal detectors to search students.

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Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis with their donation.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 13, 2020
Raw Sugar sweetens lives

The company, owned by a pair of Longboaters, donated products to local charities.

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 A condominium in Halcyon Siesta Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 13, 2020
Siesta Key condo sells for $4.57 million

Residential real estate transactions between Dec. 16-27.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation raises $1 million for cancer care

SMHF raises more than $900,00 in record time, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts a field fundraiser, and more this week.

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 13, 2020
New inductees step into Circus Ring of Fame

The 2020 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 12 on St. Armands Circle.

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L. James needs to have more to say than "Honey, I'm home" after he returns to Mary Williamson after a year in "Sender." (Photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 13, 2020
'Sender' compelling even as it is ambiguous

Story about slackers resisting full adulthood isn't without sympathy

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2020
Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 12, 2020
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament brings out Longboat Key's friendly competition

From Jan. 10-12, players vied for the top spots in the 20th annual tournament.

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The camera follows as George MacKay, left, and Dean-Charles Chapman move through the trenches on a vital mission in "1917."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 12, 2020
'1917' may well be 2019's masterpiece movie

Director Sam Mendes leads a perfectly executed cinematic strategy for battlefield drama

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Pictured is the front of the hangar that will be distributed by Longboat Key first responders Tuesday through Thursday.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 12, 2020
First responders to distribute safety tip door hangers this week

The hangers, which contain information provided by the Longboat Key fire and police departments, will be handed out Tuesday through Thursday

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 11, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation supports cancer services at Hospital Gala

The 2020 Hospital Gala was held Jan. 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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In the hands of Xavier Foley, the double bass becomes as nimble as its smaller relatives, which he demonstrated during a recital Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Historic Asolo Theatre. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 11, 2020
Xavier Foley expands double bass's musical territory

During Artist Series Concerts recital, he demonstrates level of versatility usually associated with smaller instruments

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Detective Hercule Poirot (James Devoita, left) finds an unexpected mystery on his hands, and his friend Monsieur Bouc (David Breitbarth) fervently hopes he can solve it in "Murder on the Orient Express." (Photos: Cliff Roles)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 11, 2020
Asolo Rep's 'Murder on the Orient Express' a theatrical joyride

Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation adda a touch of humor without losing gravitas

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Jordan Matthew Brown, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Liam Tobin star in "Book of Mormon."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 10, 2020
No sacred cows spared in 'Book of Mormon'

Satire pulls no punches in its social commentary, but leaves room for sentiment

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