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  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 26, 2021
School board selects new legal counsel

Attorneys from Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick will replace Art Hardy after more than 20 years as general counsel.

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  • Schools
Commissioner Al Maio brought the project back to the table for discussion.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 26, 2021
County leaders will again discuss mental health district

The taxing district would allow funds to be diverted to mental health organizations.

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Emily Norris worked on her "Small Struggles" art piece for a month.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2021
Student artist's big display focuses on a small struggle

Emily Norris won the Best-in-Show Student Award at the Embracing Our Differences 2021 Outdoor Art Exhibit.

  • Sarasota
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Jade Moon has been building up inventory of her miniature paintings to sell.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 25, 2021
Youngsters sell their wares at Bazaar

The Young Entrepreneur Market had more than 20 children selling their creations at the Bazaar on Apricot and Lime.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Families turned out for the Tu B’Shevat celebration.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 24, 2021
Temple Emanu-El celebrates the tree with Tu B’Shevat

The ecological holiday was was held Jan. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 1253 N. Basin Lane on Siesta Key was built in 1971. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,464 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 24, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 11-15.

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  • Real Estate
Members of the patient care team at 5 Waldemere Tower celebrated when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell invited them to the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 22, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital workers headed to the Super Bowl

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell surprised a group of Sarasota healthcare professionals with an invitation to attend the big game in Tampa.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 21, 2021
Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher wins top educator award

Kari Johnson, a 15-year teacher at the school, is now the county's nominee for Florida teacher of the year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: January 21

Jennifer Stewart captured this mirrored sky over Siesta Key beach.

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Renderings of the Bath and Racquet Club plans showcase the new residential buildings, courtyard and tennis courts slated for the site. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2021
Revised Bath and Racquet plan earns warmer response

The Planning Board offered praise for a reconfigured proposal to add 207 residential units to the fitness center site.

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The St. Armands Business Improvement District will also consider negotiating a revised scope of work with the contractor for the restroom project, should it move forward. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2021
St. Armands leaders waver on bathroom costs

After spending years pursuing the right to build free-standing public restrooms, the St. Armands Business Improvement District has concerns about the cost.

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Mayor Hagen Brody placed the item about zoning code updates on the commission's agenda, expressing a desire to produce a series of revisions by the end of the year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2021
City revisits zoning code overhaul

Three years after abandoning a complete rewrite of city zoning rules, the commission is asking staff to pursue comprehensive changes in commercial and mixed-use districts.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.21.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Superintendent Brennan Asplen said district staff is motivated to make the necessary changes.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 20, 2021
Sarasota Schools to take deeper look at special education evaluation

After Department of Education investigation, the district will focus on its evaluation process to determine which students need special education.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
County staff will explore the option of adding a second floor to the proposed medical examiner facility.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 20, 2021
Medical examiner facility to be built off Fruitville Road

Sarasota County will build an autopsy and office building for the District 12 Medical Examiner.

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