SARASOTA
Observer
Artist’s work frozen in time. PAGE 18
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 16, NO. 24
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YOUR TOWN
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THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020
Step-by-step recovery Business, government leaders tiptoe through plans. PAGE 3
Reflections of mothers
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No prom? No problem Although plans are beginning to come together for formal senior celebrations to honor the high school class of 2020 around Sarasota, there is no time like the present. In keeping with that theme, Wendy Johnson came up with an alliterative solution for her daughter Eliza, a Cardinal Mooney senior, and seven of her friends. Prom on the Porch took place April 30 on, well, the family’s porch. Decorations were made. Lights were strung. Dinner was catered. Everyone got dressed up. “It was incredible,” Johnson said.
Moms with newborns say their day will be different. PAGE 16
Film fest rolls on
Have you reached the end of Netflix only to discover “Caddyshack 2” didn’t quite live up to the hype? (Thanks, Robert Stack). If so, the Sarasota Film Festival has good news: It’s been extended until Sunday. An all-access pass is $30, or a virtual ticket is $3.99 for each film or short program. To purchase tickets and view films and, download the Sarasota Film Festival app, or visit its website, www. SarasotaFilmFestival.com
Harry Sayer
Krystel and Matt Beall say the birth of their son, Brody, on April 30 has been quiet and low-key.
Playing a new tune
Turtle Tracks AS OF APRIL 19 TOTAL NESTS: 2020 2019 Siesta Key 7 3 Lido Beach 0 0 Casey Key 12 13 TOTAL FALSE CRAWLS: 2020 2019 Siesta Key 6 3 Lido Beach 1 0 Casey Key 23 6 Source: Mote Marine Laboratory
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Sarasota Middle School Band Director Tamara Lewis records herself playing music, so her students can play along.
Arts teachers face challenges of online learning. SEE PAGE 5
City’s grant plan OK’d More than $2 million set aside to aid ailing small businesses. SEE PAGE 4