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Sarasota

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  • Matt Walsh
  • February 24, 2021
Good might come from bad

Vanessa Baugh’s handling of the pop-up vaccine clinic might just be what the Manatee County commissioners needed to get on track.

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  • Opinion
MUST USE SOMEWHERE: Tony Veatch on violin with guest musicians Susan Werner and Roy Brady
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 23, 2021
The Sunset Club: Musicians brighten the day with sunset condo concerts

Tony Veatch, Cary Jacobs and Denny Petersen are three Gulf Haven condo residents that put on a music show for friends and neighbors each sunset.

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High school sports roundup: 02.22.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.22.21

High school sports roundup: 02.22.21

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Chris Duncanson rode out.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2021
Thunder by the Bay returns for 23rd annual festival

Motorcycle lovers gathered at the Sarasota Fairgrounds for the three-day festival.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2021
Temple Emanu-El families play games for Purim

Temple Emanu-El put on a carnival celebration for families Feb. 21.

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Built in 1994, the home at 4401 Midnight Pass Road has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,520 square feet of living area
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 21, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 8-12.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2021
Hayden Buckley wins 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

Buckley won a three-person playoff at Lakewood National Golf Club to take the trophy.

  • East County
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Adam Feliciano played a guessing game.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2021
Temple Sinai throws drive-through costume parade for Purim

Families dressed up and played games on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bridge A Life President Danny Jones ran as the Greatest American Hero.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 20, 2021
Heroes run at 10th annual Bridge A Light 5K

Superheroes race at Nathan Benderson Park for the family support organization.

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Dawie van der Walt putts for par on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National. van der Walt was four over par on the day and even for the tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2021
Wind and rain affect scores on second day of Suncoast Classic

The weather at the LECOM Suncoast Classic was tough on its competitors.

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High school sports roundup: 02.18.21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: February 18

John Sims captured these black bellied whistling ducks in Payne Park.

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Asplen said contributing factors to the decrease include teachers navigating concurrent learning, more students opting for virtual learning and a lack of full-time teachers.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 18, 2021
Student testing data shows a slide

Sarasota curriculum directors say it will take a targeted approach to overcome COVID-19 effects on learning.

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Commissioners are hoping for home rule authority, which would allow the county to decide whether to allow recreational marijuana, should the state vote to legalize it. (Unsplash photo)
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 18, 2021
County OKs resolution seeking local marijuana control

The resolution, approved 4-1, asks state lawmakers to give counties home rule authority when decided on recreational marijuana use.

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The county is considering an artist live and work space for surplus land at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 18, 2021
County considers affordable artist community for surplus land

Artist community consider as affordable housing proposal on surplus county land.

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