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Posh on Palm will move from the DeMarcay Hotel building in May. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
DID pushes to preserve historic property

As the only occupant of Palm Avenue's DeMarcay Hotel building prepares to leave, the city's Downtown Improvement District expressed concern about the structure's future.

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Eileen Normile
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  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
Group: 'No Boss Mayor'

Supporters of The Citizens Voice, a political group formed in opposition to a proposed new city charter, explain their stance on the latest push for a 'strong' mayor.

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  • May 1, 2014
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County to evaluate SCAT efficiency; New School Board candidate emerges; Sarasota Chalk Festival moving to Venice

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  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
Construction to begin on Main Street high-rise

A developer prepares to break ground on The Jewel. When finished in 2015, it will be the tallest building downtown.

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With repairs underway within the Terrace Administration Building, signs next to the troubled elevators inform visitors of weight restrictions and construction. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
County employees exalt elevator repairs

At the Sarasota County Terrace Administration Building, the elevators have achieved a substantial level of notoriety due to their unreliability.

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  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
Parallel visions could produce new aquarium

Although both parties say nothing is imminent, County Commissioner Joe Barbetta would like to see a downtown aquarium, and Mote Marine Laboratory would like to grow.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2014
Paradies' retirement mission was philanthropy

Dan Paradies, who vowed to give back after surviving a plane crash during Word War II, died April 29. He was 92.

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Competitors admire a catch at the Sarasota Tarpon Tournament in 1946. Courtesy photo
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 1, 2014
Sarasota reels in its 84th annual Tarpon Tournament

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament, the world's oldest tarpon tournament, returns to Sarasota May 10.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • May 1, 2014
Our View: 'Our republic is gone'

Most of the time, we try to devote this space to pertinent local and state issues. But now and again, national and international events are just too compelling to stay silent. This is one of those times.

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Eric Anglade, Bill Thomas, Audrey Mills and Carol Powers
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 30, 2014
13th annual Celebration of Hope Dinner

13th annual Celebration of Hope Dinner

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  • By Zara Barrie
  • April 30, 2014
Factory Girl / Factory Boy: Love Lotus

Factory Girl / Factory Boy: Love Lotus

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Sheila Kerr plays during a jitney, game days open to the public.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 30, 2014
Sarasota secures international lawn bowling event

The Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club hopes to attract 400 athletes as host of the U.S. Open in 2016.

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Cristi Valentine reads over a clue to determine the next stop on the hunt.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IDA scavenger hunt

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority employees worked together for a scavenger hunt, April 30, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Bridget Ziegler, Geoffrey Griswold Fisher and Ken Marsh are running for the Sarasota County School Board District 1 seat.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 30, 2014
Another School Board candidate emerges

Ken Marsh has filed paperwork to run for the Sarasota County School Board seat vacated by Carol Todd.

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Along with sushi, Pacific Rim offers a variety of fusion foods, including steak, lobster and grilled fish.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pacific Rim

This week we went in the kitchen at Pacific Rim with owner Veth Senenoi and chef Bryan while he prepares the Hot Lava Roll, a spicy makimono sushi roll filled with cream cheese and crab stick, and topped with a baked medley of sauces and seafood.

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