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Jason and Shelly Crouse
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 20, 2021
Bubble tea shop The Thirsty Snail has burst onto the Longboat Key scene

Bradenton couple Shelly and Jason Crouse own the mid-island tea and coffee shop.

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Mayor Hagen Brody helped organize a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in March. A video about the event sparked the mayor’s outburst that led to prolonged conversations about his conduct. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 20, 2021
Commission declines to conduct investigation into mayor

Although officials and residents harbor concerns about Brody’s behavior, a majority of the City Commission saw no benefit in a formal investigation following a March outburst at City Hall.

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Two new deputies would be added to patrol Siesta Key under the sheriff's plan.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 20, 2021
Sheriff's office to add 14 new deputy positions

Two of the positions will be allotted for additional patrol of Siesta Key.

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Researchers in 2019 estimated the annual cost of untreated mental illness for residents under the age of 24 at $86 million annually.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 19, 2021
Sarasota County tax increase to support mental health district likely

Commissioners set a not-to-exceed millage rate of 3.5561, an increase of 0.0961 mills. A one-tenth mill increase will support the district.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 19, 2021
Court proceedings, clerk services slowly returning to normal

After a year of limited office visits and in-person court proceedings, trials and services are resuming largely in-person.

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A leading official at Sarasota Memorial Hospital said vaccination remains the most effective tool for preventing serious issues related to COVID-19.
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  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital sees rise in COVID-19 patients

The hospital has 36 patients with COVID-19, including seven in intensive care. Health professionals say serious issues remain limited almost exclusively to unvaccinated individuals.

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Jake Ilardi and Skate City SRQ want to add onto the "street" section of Payne Park's skate park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2021
Payne Park to hold Olympics watch party for Jake Ilardi

The local skateboarder is competing in the Street event on Saturday

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said he had been vaccinated “since it was made available earlier this year.’’
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 19, 2021
Buchanan announces he is quarantined with COVID-19

Longboat Key Republican says he was fully vaccinated.

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The home at 394 S. Shore Drive was built in 1954. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,236 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2021
Sapphire Shores home sells for $3.58 million

At $3.58 million, a home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions this week.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 15, 2021
Campers take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre

The summer camp had kids learning how to sing, act and embrace theater life.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 15

Ann Klemeyer captured this photo of these swans,“Fred and Ginger”, swimming in Camelot Lakes Village in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 15

Gordon Silver captured this up-close photo of an alligator in a pond off Lorraine Road and University Parkway.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 15, 2021
Sarasota superintendent receives top marks

Sarasota schools superintendent was ranked as "highly effective" after his first year on the job, triggering performance-based pay increases.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 15, 2021
Wrong time for new tax

It makes little sense for the Sarasota County Commission to adopt a new tax for mental health services — especially when living costs are rising rapidly and the county is awash in federal cash.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • July 15, 2021
St. Armands master plan called for hotel 13 years ago

It goes without saying in Florida that any major development will spark vocal opposition.

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