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As Good As It Gets owner Doug Gourley says the city has been unresponsive to his inquiries regarding a wayfinding system on Palm Avenue.
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  • David Conway
  • April 24, 2014
Palm Avenue businesses seek support from city

Some Palm Avenue merchants have expressed concerns about the business environment in the area, but the city believes activity is trending upward.

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Largely constructed underground in Luke Wood Park, Lift Station 87 will have to go major — and costly — renovations. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • April 24, 2014
Lift station estimate tops $27 million

McKim and Creed, the engineering firm in charge of completing the Lift Station 87 project, has put a price tag on the cost of overcoming the various problems that have affected the project over the past six years: $27.1 million.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 24, 2014
County looks to simplify special-event restrictions

The County Commission agreed Tuesday to consider adding Halloween to the list of holidays covered by a special-event permit available to businesses on Siesta Key.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 24, 2014
FDOT considers Bee Ridge pedestrian islands

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a project designed to improve pedestrian safety on Bee Ridge Road.

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  • April 24, 2014
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO resigns; Homeless shelter site selection inches forward

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Dr. Fritz and Ping Faulhaber. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 24, 2014
Sarasota welcomes Suncoast Science Center

The Faulhaber Family Foundation announced its plans for the Suncoast Science Center Monday.

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Ruth Higginbotham, Jane Howard-Jasper and Louise Rich
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Farewell Party

The congregation of All Angels By the Sea enjoyed a farewell party with a southern hospitality theme on Wednesday, April 23, at the Bay Isles Beach Club. The evening included views of the water and a menu of southern fried chicken, cornbread and more.

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Gina Santoianni, Kasey Opalewski and Sarah Rubin
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's Wine Tasting for Marine Life

Mote Marine Laboratory held a wine tasting for marine life on Wednesday, April 23, at Harry's Continental Kitchen. A portion of the tasting proceeds benefited Mote's informal science education programs.

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Sam Von Duhn, Ryan Roberts and Tony Musca pose with their giant catch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
12-year-old tourists catch 692-pound mako shark

Tony Musca, Ryan Roberts and Sam Von Duhn caught the giant shark during a Double Nickel Charters fishing trip with their families.

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Hyejung Clendenon and Shannon Jager show their support for All Children’s Hospital.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ACH Fashion Show Luncheon

Volunteers and supporters of the All Children's Hospital (ACH) Guild Sarasota-Manatee came together for the group's annual Fashion Show Luncheon, April 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

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  • April 23, 2014
Homes sales spike 33% in Sarasota

Property sales in Sarasota County jumped 33% in March over February and surpassed 1,000 for the month, the Sarasota Association of Realtors reports.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, chairwoman of the Tourist Development Council, moved to approve more funding for Visit Sarasota County Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 23, 2014
Visit Sarasota County taps additional funding

The Sarasota County Commission narrowly approved an additional $769,000 for a contract with the local promotion organization Wednesday.

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Gwen MacKenzie speaks at an Argus Foundation luncheon in May 2013. MacKenzie will step down next month after nearly 10 years as president and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Hospital Health Care System.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2014
Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO resigns

Gwen MacKenzie, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Health Care System CEO and president, has announced plans to step down from her position next month.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
ODA's season ends in playoffs

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team saw its season come to an end with a 13-10 loss to Tampa Catholic in the opening round of the playoffs April 22.

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Crepes Suzette was invented in 1894 and has been prepared tableside at Roessler's Restaurant since it opened.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Roessler's Restaurant

This week we went in the kitchen at Roessler's Restaurant with chef and owner Klaus Roessler while he prepares Crepes Suzette, which has been served tableside since the eatery opened.

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