SARASOTA
Observer
Seagrass results are in.
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 15, NO. 40
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YOUR TOWN
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019
New movement for Payne Park? Leaders hope to reopen talk of an orchestra site near downtown. SEE PAGE 3
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Isn’t he grand?
Now when members of Church of the Redeemer dote on their grandchildren to the Rev. Frederick Robinson, he can enjoy the feeling of doting right back. Robinson’s son, Michael, and daughter-in-law welcomed Ayla Kessler Robinson into the world Aug. 19. And although Rev. Robinson and Ayla have yet to meet, he has seen pictures. “It’s just a wonderful feeling to know our family is now continuing to another generation,” he said. Introductions are in order on Thanksgiving, when Robinson plans to travel to Rhode Island for a visit.
Tearing down to build up
Groovy art
If you could “Imagine” that the 1960s are back, then “I’m a Believer.” The Exchange consignment shop on Orange Avenue has two modern paintings in its shop that might make a baby boomer’s heart skip down Abbey Road. “Solar Flare,” a painting by Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, and “Imagine,” a 6-foot tall painting of John Lennon by Michael Israel, are ready to be scooped up by lovers of 1960s pop culture. Prices? “Imagine” is $6,024.95, and “Solar Flare” is $2,524.95. To compare, that groovy 1960s sports car, the Jaguar XKE, retailed for about $5,600 in 1964.
Waterfront buyers make their move and are spending millions. SEE PAGE 5
David Conway
Ricky Perrone said he believes all of the waterfront projects his company has undertaken in the past three or four years have involved tearing down an older home to build a new one.
Pool deal not ready for a vote
Turtle Tracks AS OF AUG. 24 TOTAL NESTS: 2019 2018 Lido Beach 98 123 Siesta Key 712 360 Casey Key 2,312 1,185 TOTAL FALSE CRAWLS: 2019 2018 Lido Beach 192 144 Siesta Key 1,158 326 Casey Key 2,985 1,431 Source: Mote Marine Laboratory
Brynn Mechem
The Sarasota Sharks have run the pool at Selby Aquatic Center since early 2018.
Commissioners want more info before extending Sharks’ lease. SEE PAGE 6
A+E Right at home with Cuban art. INSIDE