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Former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines could become Manatee County's acting administrator after Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to direct County Attorney William Clague to begin negotiating with Hines.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 9, 2021
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea agrees to negotiate separation agreement

Manatee County will negotiate with former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines to become acting administrator.

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City Manager Marlon Brown said the city was getting ready to find a contractor for the Bobby Jones renovation project until the commission expressed an interest in reconsidering its options.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2021
City ponders private management for Bobby Jones

After a four-hour workshop Monday, it’s still unclear what direction the city will pursue as it plots a renovation project for the municipal golf course.

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The first Junior Team Challenge Cup, featuring junior golf players from East County and Sarasota, will take place Feb. 14-15 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2021
East County, Sarasota golfers to play Ryder Cup-style event

The Junior Team Challenge Cup at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto will be livestreamed.

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Publix will offer approximately 55,000 appointments at 593 pharmacies across 41 counties tomorrow, the company announced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2021
Publix to offer COVID-19 vaccines at Sarasota stores

The supermarket chain will allow residents to register online for vaccination appointments at 7 a.m. Wednesday, though it did not share details on supply or locations.

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The current stone entrances have spherical lights, something Mowery feels is out of place in the neighborhood.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 9, 2021
McClelland Park sees the light for entrance upgrade

Neighborhood launches fundraiser to replace 1970s era illumination.

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Truman Adams has painted a large mural of a child blowing bubbles at Forty Carrots Family Center.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 9, 2021
Childcare murals focus on first 1,000 days

The early development community initiative has commissioned murals in Sarasota and North Port.

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The Kinnett's started their business in late 2018.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 9, 2021
Partners in everything: Stan and Natalie Kinnett operate metal business together

Stan and Natalie Kinnett have been married for more than 40 years and have their own business together.

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Unit 1601 at 35 Watergate Drive was built in 2003. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,751 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2021
Casey Key home sells for $6.25 million

Sarasota-area residential real estate sales for Jan. 24-29.

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital medical team embarked on a charter bus Sunday afternoon for Raymond James Stadium.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 7, 2021
SMH medical team heads to the Super Bowl

24 members of a patient-care group boarded a bus after a tailgate-party celebration.

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Mackenzie Riley, founder Jenny Townsend and Annelise Kummer had a blast.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 6, 2021
Music Compound celebrates five years

The music school celebrated its fifth anniversary with a festive event.

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At least in the short term, Larry Thompson said it is unlikely for the college to resume a partnership with the town of Longboat Key in building a Town Center. Photo Courtesy of Ringling College of Art and Design
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 5, 2021
Ringling College unlikely to partner with Longboat, president says

Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson cited several reasons why it's "not probable" for a partnership to resume.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: February 4

Richard Wulterkens captured this skyline over Little Sarasota Bay.

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Renee Di Pilato, libraries and historical resources director, said library workers have been grateful to be able to help the community.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 4, 2021
Library workers adapt to various roles during pandemic

Sarasota County libraries helped with many facets of government during pandemic.

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Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson said she hopes to bring a positive environment to her students each day. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 4, 2021
Teacher of the Year values kindness, compassion

Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson was named the Sarasota County Teacher of the Year.

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St. Armands Circle used pedestrian crossing guards in early 2020 during an art show.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 4, 2021
St. Armands Circle crossing guards to return in March

The town of Longboat Key, city of Sarasota and the Florida Department of Transportation agreed to evenly split the cost of the program.

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