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The Charter Review Committee supports changing the city government to create an elected mayor position, but the advisory board wants the mayor’s powers to be limited.
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  • David Conway
  • December 2, 2021
Committee discusses details of elected mayor proposal

Members of the city’s Charter Review Committee expressed a desire to limit the powers of the mayor, maintaining the city manager as a strong administrative leader.

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  • December 2, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.2.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Sentinel chickens are routinely analyzed to check for signs of mosquito-borne illnesses that could affect humans.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 1, 2021
Chicken retirees can be adopted, county says

Former Sarasota County sentinel chickens offered to good homes.

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Although some Siesta Key residents offered vocal opposition to plans for a hotel on Calle Miramar, a majority of the County Commission said the proposal adhered to all applicable regulations. File rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2021
Siesta Key resident files suit challenging hotel approval

Although county officials determined a Siesta Key Village hotel project was consistent with applicable regulations, one resident is asking a judge for a second opinion.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • December 1, 2021
Longboat all in Sarasota?

It makes sense. But two things are missing: a champion to pull it off and citizens who want it.

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Caroline King.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline King

The Riverview High girls basketball senior had 14 points and six rebounds against Brooks DeBartolo High on Tuesday

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 29, 2021
Temple Sinai begins eight days of Hands On Hanukkah event

The family event will be at the Mall at UTC through Dec. 5.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 29, 2021
Chabad of Sarasota brings A Taste of Chanukah festival to Sarasota

The winter festival was held Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
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Built in 2007, the home at 1758 Cherokee Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,279 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 28, 2021
Cherokee Park home sells for $3.85 million

Property on Cherokee Drive is the top-seller for the week of Nov. 15-19 in the Sarasota area.

  • Sarasota
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 28, 2021
Santa Claus returns to Siesta Key Holiday Parade

The 36th annual Light Up Siesta Key and Village Holiday Parade was held Nov. 27.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 26, 2021
No-swim advisory lifted for Bird Key Park

Follow up testing indicates allowable levels of bacteria in nearby waters.

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  • David Conway
  • November 26, 2021
Developers submit offers for St. Armands parking lot

The city has received five proposals to purchase a Fillmore Drive property near St. Armands Circle, though parking issues may complicate any sale.

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Funding from the penny sales tax has in years past been used for the Robert L. Taylor Community Center, among other projects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2021
Committee considers priorities for sales tax extension

Before voters decide whether to extend the county’s penny tax for another 15 years, city officials will prepare a list of infrastructure projects for funding.

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Philadelphia's Alex Rendon flaps his wings to finish the Florida Turkey Trot 5K at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on Thanksgiving morning. "I'm crazy," he says.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2021
Florida Turkey Trot in Sarasota draws almost 3,000 participants on Thanksgiving.

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts 3,000 runners for Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 25

Gordon Silver captured these palms along a colorful sky on Sarasota Bay.

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