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The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed Tuesday.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2015
School Avenue fire sparks arson investigation

The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed.

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Sarasota County commissioners asked Historical Resources staff to dig into the 3,760-acre site's history to help find a more suitable name. Photo courtesy: Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 22, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners reject proffered names for Walton Ranch site

The county received 18 suggestions during the submission period from Feb. 16 to March 16.

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The "Thunder Road" burger has applewood smoke bacon, American cheese, bourbon barbecue and a sesame bun.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2015
Burger & Beer joint opens at Mall at UTC

The location will be the company's fourth.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2015
Making a splash

An Orlando-based partnership seeks to whet the appetite of a Manatee County committee to build a 20-acre water park at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
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Signature Saks Rockstar faux leather cosmetic case, $28, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 22, 2015
Fashion Insider: All White Everything

The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when we all love to wear white, although the urge starts a little early in Florida.

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Phil Mancini presents Beatrice Friedman with her birthday cake. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.23.15

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
Chris Lynch, new owner Jason Burns and Ethna Lynch
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 22, 2015
Lynch sisters toast end of an era

Chris and Ethna Lynch head for a new destination: retirement.

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Courtesy photo Although Josh Hill has only been practicing Parkour for three years, he has established a group of 25 students who attend weekly classes at his East County gym, Sarasota Parkour Facility. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 22, 2015
Motorcycle crash grounds Parkour instructor

The discipline of Parkour emphasizes speed, but for instructor Josh Hill, the road to recovery after an accident won’t be quick.

  • East County
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Sean Kennedy and Don French were co-assistant principals of Braden River High School April 17. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 22, 2015
BRHS student takes on principal role for a day principal for a day

Sean Kennedy, 16, rules the school for a day working alongside Braden River High Assistant Principal Don French.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2015
News briefs

North end coalition hosts forum; Commission approves attorney contract change; Commission OKs canal survey

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Lee Wetherington, founder of Lee Wetherington Homes, pictured in front of the Windsong model that the company unveiled earlier this year. Wetherington was one of the original six homebuilders invited to build out Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 22, 2015
Conversation with Lee Wetherington

Lee Wetherington, 68, started planning and designing homes in the mid-1970s, as co-owner of a small Jacksonville business.

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A community garden could grow someday in Greenbrook Adventure Park. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2015
CDD 4 considers growing support for Greenbrook garden

A landscape committee will discuss whether a community garden should take root at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 22, 2015
Market becomes Main summer attraction

Eight months after it launched on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Jen’s MarketPlace will be in bloom throughout the summer.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2015
LADDER UP: Welcome the 619

East Manatee Fire Rescue added a new $1 million truck with a 100-foot ladder to its fleet last week.

  • East County
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David Novak cares for 15 swans at Harbourside and Islandside, including two breeding pairs that are currently in nesting mode. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 22, 2015
Q+A with David Novak

Longboat Key is home to 15 swans, and new babies are on the way.

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