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City Manager Tom Barwin offered a positive assessment of his time in the top administrator position, stating the local government took a major step forward in terms of centering community-building as a priority. File photo
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  • David Conway
  • December 8, 2020
Commission finalizes Barwin’s retirement plan

Following the city manager's exit agreement, the board selected Marlon Brown as interim city manager and moved toward making him Tom Barwin’s permanent replacement.

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Craftsman Steve Weinberger built the metal menorah for Temple Emanu-El's in-person lighting for Hanukkah 2020.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 7, 2020
Temples prepare for Hanukkah during COVID-19

Socially distanced and virtual events compose Hanukkah events this year.

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens reduced the proposed height of a parking garage on its bayfront site in hopes of winning the city's approval. The City Commission approved a preliminary portion of the Selby application Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 7, 2020
Selby Gardens master plan clears initial hurdle

The City Commission voted 4-1 to authorize the creation of a new zoning district, which will allow officials to formally consider a proposal to redevelop the bayfront site.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 7, 2020
SPARCC hosts socially distanced Cookies, Cakes and Carolers event

The organization normally hosts a lunch with the same name.

  • Sarasota
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 7, 2020
Bathrooms to be added to Siesta park

Two family-style restrooms will be added to Nora Patterson Bay Island Park.

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  • By The Meadows Country Club
  • December 7, 2020
The Renaissance of The Meadows Country Club

The Renaissance of The Meadows Country Club

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  • December 7, 2020
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Home spaces that gained popularity in 2020

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The main house at 8307 Midnight Pass Road was built in 2014 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,641 square feet of living area. A guest house offers one bedroom, one bath and 671 square feet.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 6, 2020
Ocean View home sells for $3.3 million

Sarasota-area residential real estate transactions for Nov. 23-27.

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Busch and Jill Schmidt dress up a Christmas tree at Soto Opticians on Hillview.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2020
Southside Village businesses welcomes holiday season

The Southside Village Light Up! event was held Dec. 4.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 3, 2020
Ringling brings holiday happiness with toy drive

The Drive-Through Holiday Splendor event was held Dec. 3.

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Through its previous two co-ops, Solar United Neighbors helped 100 households in Sarasota County install solar panels.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 3, 2020
Co-op encourages homeowners to go solar

Solar United Neighbors started its third solar co-op in Sarasota County.

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Commissioner Nancy Detert swayed fellow commissioners to open a solicitation period for proposals on the parcel.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 3, 2020
County seeks other proposals for parcel

Following a Miami company's interest in county-owned land, commissioners agree to seek additional ideas.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: December 3

Barbara Belka captured a shot of these white pelicans in Palmer Ranch.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 3, 2020
Florida bounces back

Despite the struggles in hospitality, Florida indeed has seen a V-shaped recovery. But questions remain about early 2021.

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Brion Whitley is making a comeback from a leg injury that caused him to miss the 2019-2020 season. Photo courtesy Dave Winder - Murray State Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 3, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Bring it on

Collegiate athletes represent Sarasota in winter sports, especially basketball

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