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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018
Clouded sunshine? City manager emails raise new open-records questions. SEE PAGE 3
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A portrait of Dr. John Chenault, SMH’s first black doctor, painted by Ringling student
Pioneer remembered Sarasota Memorial Hospital last week unveiled a tribute to Dr. John Chenault, the first African-American physician allowed to practice at the hospital. SMH held a dedication ceremony at its internal medicine clinic in Newtown, where a portrait of Chenault was presented. The portrait by Ringling College of Art and Design student Yekaterina “Katy” Kaydash will hang across the street from where Chenault’s office was located. Chenault began practicing in 1960 at SMH as an orthopedic surgeon and died in 1965.
TV show pays a visit Made Restaurant in downtown Sarasota was transformed into a TV production set Aug. 18 for an episode of Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise.” “Food Paradise” began its 17th season this year and visits restaurants around the country with each episode focusing on a specific type of food. The episode will air in three to six months and will feature two of Made’s signature dishes.
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Easter Seals of Southwest Florida students Grace, K.K., Isaac and Alex spend time with autism therapy dog Braden Jet.
Therapy dog returns to work after some therapy of his own. SEE PAGE 16 A+E
Turtle Tracks AS OF AUG. 18 TOTAL NESTS: 2018 2017 Lido Beach 123 185 Siesta Key 359 638 Casey Key 1,185 1,850 TOTAL FALSE CRAWLS: 2018 2017 Lido Beach 144 209 Siesta Key 325 664 Casey Key 1,431 2,114 Source: Mote Marine Laboratory
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Selby Gardens is proposing a $67 million renovation to its campus near downtown.
History, future at odds Neighbors push Selby for more preservation. SEE PAGE 5
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