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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 9, 2019
Children get in the spring spirit with May Day Baskets

Kids had the chance to create a nature-inspired basket at The Children's Garden and Art Center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.9.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Mothers Helping Mothers volunteers bridge the gap between its current storefront and the space it will expand into.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 9, 2019
Mothers Helping Mother to expand

The Sarasota organization will nearly triple in size.

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Greg Lintner preferred to side on the sidewalk while riding around Siesta Key.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 9, 2019
Quality of bike lanes on Midnight Pass raises safety concerns among Siesta Key cyclists

Cyclists on Siesta Key hope to see improvements in a bumpy and narrow stretch of a popular roadway.

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The orchestra said the venue, depicted in this conceptual rendering, could complement the park and enhance the east side of downtown. Park users have pushed back against the proposal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 9, 2019
Orchestra continues pursuit of Payne Park site

As the city prepares to meet with orchestra officials, a group has formed to oppose the concept of building a new venue on public parkland.

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Shane Swezey surrounded by students and staff at Oak Park School along with school district administrators and Florida Department of Education leadership. Photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Education.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 8, 2019
Oak Park School music teacher named Teacher of the Year finalist

Swezey is one of five statewide finalists for 2020.

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A preliminary conceptual rendering shown at a December workshop displayed the vision for a redesigned Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2019
Lemon Avenue project to begin next week

The city is undertaking a seven-month effort to redesign a downtown street and park.

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In the past, commissioners have considered using the Fairgrounds or Robarts Arena as a convention center.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 8, 2019
Commission backs away from convention center consideration

Commissioners noted that the idea was not sustainable "this year" in specific.

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Renee Di Pilano. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 8, 2019
County names new head of Libraries and Historical Resources

Di Pilato succeeds Sarabeth Kalajian, the current director, who retires in the fall.

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Off the Handle opened this month on Clark Road.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 8, 2019
Business briefs

A Sarasota cycling studio opens, a computer business celebrates 30 years and hotel occupancy climbs in March

  • Sarasota
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Dabo Swinney celebrates Clemson's 2019 national championship with senior offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt (75) and junior cornerback Trayvon Mullen (1). Photo courtesy David Platt/Clemson Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2019
Dabo Swinney a dandy for the Dick Vitale Gala

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is a 'dandy' for the Dick Vitale Gala.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 7, 2019
Sand castle competition hits Siesta Key Beach.

It was the 47th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest.

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  • Neighbors
School Avenue cuts through the middle of Sarasota High School. The school district has been working for years to unify the campus, finally succeeding at Monday's commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 7, 2019
City approves permanent School Avenue closure

Despite objections from neighbors, the City Commission agreed to relinquish its control of a road segment that cuts through Sarasota High School’s campus.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 7, 2019
County presses ahead with sample data for redistricting

Commissioners have taken the first step toward potentially redistricting, though they’d have to complete the process by the end of 2019 if they choose to do so.

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An alert that was posted on Twitter by the school district. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 7, 2019
Limited lockdown at Tuttle Elementary lifted after reports of nearby shooting

Tuttle Elementary is located at 2868 8th Street in Sarasota.

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