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The chain-link fence on the east side of the Ringling Shopping Center was damaged in several places during installation.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 19, 2013
Vandalism continues at Ringling Shopping Center

A Lime Circle resident reported damage to the chain-link fence on the east side of the property Monday, April 15.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 19, 2013
Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter

The nonprofit Trinity Without Borders would operate the temporary shelter for homeless at 1003 N. Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
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Chairwomen Barbara Collins and Peggy Wilhelm
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 18, 2013
10th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

10th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC High Tea and Clybourne Park

The American Jewish Committee invited community members to see the play Clybourne Park Thursday, April 18 at Florida State University Performing Art Center. The play was followed by a panel discussion from Sarasota County Commission Chair Carolyn Mason, lead actors Tyla Abercrumbie and David Breitbarth, New College Professor of Anthropology Dr. Uzi Baram and Asolo Outreach and Education Director Brian Hersch. Audience member talked about race, racial stereotyping and what community means.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police ended a late night standoff — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 18, 2013
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

April 18: Daily Headlines Video

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Emergency medical technicians responded to a call from Erich Zimmer, a resident of the 4800 block of Old Bradenton Road, who said he was thinking about hurting himself. Paramedics
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Sarasota Police SWAT team ends late night standoff

Officers extracted a man threatening to harm himself from an apartment on Old Bradenton Road, during an altercation that began just before 12 a.m. Thursday, April 18.

  • Sarasota
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Lisa Berger, Robin Wild and Lynette Haskins
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Mega Mingle

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday, April 17 at Art Center Sarasota for the Mega Mingle event. Attendees socialized and enjoyed food and drink.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Sarasota County commission to consider IT upgrade

Commissioners will decide whether to allow staff to spend up to $1.8 million on computers, laptops and servers during a regular meeting next week.

  • Sarasota
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 18, 2013
Ringling College and city collaborate to teach about drinking water

Ringling students in the Ecology of Water class develop creative ways to teach public about drinking water.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Solar marvel featured at Suncoast Boast Show

A solar-powered pontoon boat is one of the displays at the Suncoast Boat Show of Downtown Sarasota, which runs from April 19, to April 21.

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Questions remain for Warm Mineral Springs

An all-day mediation session between Sarasota County and North Port city commissioners April 17, offered a tentative plan for the future of the environmental oddity.

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The 36-year-old Pennsylvania native sold his $16 million auto-sales software firm, HomeNet, in 2010, and currently owns DealersUnited.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 18, 2013
The man behind the plan: Jesse Biter

The Pennsylvania native and software entrepreneur moved 12 years ago to Sarasota and has a plan to bring more people downtown to live and work.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2013
Our View: How to stop panhandlers

It's probably safe to say a lot of Sarasotans curse Michael Barfield, the face of the American Civil Liberties Union in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2013
News Briefs

City agrees to sell parcel on Palm Avenue for hotel

  • Sarasota
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Incoming Executive Director Robin Rose sits with several of the Girls Inc. girls.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 18, 2013
Girls Inc. welcomes its new director

Incoming Executive Director Robin Rose brings passion for children and non-profit experience to Girls Inc.

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