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As of summer 2020, Mote announced it had raised more than $75 million toward the aquarium project — less than 60% of the $130 million goal the organization set in 2018.
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  • David Conway
  • May 27, 2021
Mote works to get aquarium project across finish line

Still shy of a $130 million fundraising goal and awaiting development approvals, Mote Marine officials say plans for a destination attraction remain on track.

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  • David Conway
  • May 27, 2021
City celebrates Lido Beach renourishment

Officials and residents came together at Lido Beach to commemorate the completion of a shoreline restoration project decades in the making.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: May 27

Ann Klemeyer captured this anhinga drying its wings at Camelot Village Lake in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2021
Dry weather prompts Sarasota water advisory

Record-setting day of water usage prompts strain on system.

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Lyle Anderson drove his blue Ford Mustang in the Daytona Beach 14-hour race in April. Photo courtesy Lyle Anderson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 27, 2021
SMA senior's passion gives him the racer's edge

From video games, to go-karts, to a race-prepared Ford Mustang, Lyle Anderson hopes the road leads to a pro career on the track.

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Tyre Smith.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 27, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyre Smith

The Riverview linebacker talks his offseason work and his favorite memory.

  • Sarasota
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County administrator Jonathan Lewis said the county's budget is in better shape than anticipated.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 27, 2021
Mid-year county revenues exceed COVID-19 expectations

Most sources of revenue are reporting an increased level of return at the mid-year mark.

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Adriana Perez, Lucero Guzman and president Jeanne Dubi look to a passing bird.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 27, 2021
Sarasota Audubon members keep their eyes on the skies

Bird enthusiasts work from a base at Celery Fields but show newcomers a hobby that can be done anywhere.

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The En Pointe condominium will replace a one-story, four-unit residential building on the interior of Golden Gate Point. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 27, 2021
Golden Gate Point condo earns city approval

Resident concerns about the size of on-site parking spaces weren’t enough to derail plans for a four-unit, four-story condominium in the waterfront neighborhood.

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  • By Badger Bob's Services Team
  • May 27, 2021
Let’s Get SEER-ious

Understanding the SEER rating for your A/C

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Sponsored Content
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 26, 2021
Sarasota Ministerial Association meets at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church

The organization celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 26.

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City Manager Marlon Brown said he’s discussed concerns about traffic backups on U.S. 41 with Longboat Key officials during conversations about the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2021
Ritz-Carlton crosswalk to close for construction

In addition to building a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue, the city is working to address flooding issues on the street to the north.

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Mike Mercurio has been coaching the Cougars for as an assistant for nine years. Now he'll be the varsity head coach. Photo courtesy Cardinal Mooney High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 26, 2021
Cougars baseball makes logical move with new head coach

The Cougars' new coach is a 34-year veteran of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department

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Beginning with the next budget year, the city will no longer receive funds from Sarasota County to support the management of several regional park facilities, including Arlington Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2021
City staff identifies preliminary budget challenges

Headed into the 2022 budget season, staff is seeking direction from the City Commission on how to handle shortfalls linked to COVID-19, parks operations and more.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.26.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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