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Sarasota News Leader November 8, 2013 Page 24 registered with the Office of the Florida Secretary of State, according to a memo provided to the County Commission. Shelin added that he was told that registration probably would happen by the end of this week. Among the facets the ordinance does not include — which Shelin and supporters requested — were that any couples in Sarasota County could register for it, even if they were not full-time residents, and that domestic partners be able to participate in parent-teacher conferences, for example, with access to educational records of their partners' children as long as that was agreeable to the other legal parent. However, Shelin was successful on one other point he had pressed: that some type of documentation be provided to domestic partners after they register, so they have proof of their action. Orlando attorney Mary Meeks argues for changes to the proposed ordinance. Photo by Norman Schimmel Chairwoman Carolyn Mason listens to a speaker during the public hearing. Photo by Norman Schimmel