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Construction began on the John and Mable Ringling Museum Of Art’s new center for Asian art in January, but a major donor is trying to reclaim a $6 million gift due to funding questions.
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  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2014
Donor sues The Ringling Museum

After donating more than 2,000 pieces of art to The Ringling Museum, Helga Wall-Apelt is fighting to reclaim her collection - and more than $6 million dedicated toward a new gallery.

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Photo by Colin Reid Andy Carlson and Chuck Rawls say the street isn’t properly maintained.
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  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2014
VIDEO: North Palm businesses seek action on flooding

Merchants say that their street, prone to flooding and other issues linked to an adjacent palm grove, is neglected by the city.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 31, 2014
Hospital CEO blend of finances and family

David Verinder served as interim CEO at Sarasota Memorial Hospital since May. His first day as official CEO was Monday.

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  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2014
Initial city millage rate stays flat

Despite a $3.6 million general fund deficit, the Sarasota City Commission voted to keep the property tax rate level, opting to explore other avenues for balancing the budget.

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  • July 31, 2014
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Nine-year-old dies after plane crash; Sarasota man caught with illegal deadly snakes; Bayfront Park playground reopens

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Photo by Jessica Salmond One bioswale, located in front of Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency, uncovered owner Jamie Purmort’s irrigation system and ruined the landscaping in front of his business.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 31, 2014
County digs up complaints with ditches

The county dug nine ditches to retain stormwater as part of the Hudson Bayou Improvement project, but it had to refill two of them after they caused problems and failed to drain properly.

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File photo Attorney Dan Bailey, along with Sarasota Police Foundation founder Larry Twill, have transferred the organization to new leadership.
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  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2014
Police foundation announces leadership

Mired in controversy last winter, the Sarasota Police Foundation has gotten off of the ground thanks largely to the help of Larry Twill and Dan Bailey.

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Photo by David Conway Army Corps officials explain in detail the findings of their report, which presents models that show the dredging of Big Pass would have negligible effects on Siesta Key.
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  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2014
Siesta residents skeptical on dredging

Lido Key residents are beginning a public push for a proposed project to renourish the Lido shoreline, while Siesta Key residents want more evidence it won't harm their beaches.

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  • July 31, 2014
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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  • July 31, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Nickolaus Mack submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach, of a mutlicolored sunset.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Nickolaus Mack submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach, of a mutlicolored sunset.

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PRESSING EVENT. Matthew Press catches up on his Sarasota Observer news while attending the Young Birders Event at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, N.Y.
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  • July 31, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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Harriet Sokmensuer Unit 400A at 420 Golden Gate Point has two bedrooms, two baths, one-half bath and 2,650 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.75 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 31, 2014
Condo in The Grande Riviera sells for $1.75 million

A condominium in The Grande Riviera tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy Sarasota Crew rower Jacob Franks, 16, will compete in the Junior Men's Quadruple Sculls at the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2014
Dream Fulfilled

Sarasota Crew rower Jacob Franks will compete in the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, in Hamburg, Germany.

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Courtesy photo Jay McHargue and M. Stephen Long, of Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County Inc. Executive Director Deidre L. Danmeyer and Ed Lucke, of Merrill Lynch/Bank of America
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Business Observer

Habitat for Humanity receives $18,000 grant ; Children's World hosts 50th anniversary bash; Katie Knight appointed to CareerEdge funders' board

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