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Police have closed Mound Street to investigate the accident
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  • April 17, 2012
BREAKING: Accident shuts down Mound Street

The Sarasota Police Department has closed Mound Street after a bicyclist that was injured by a vehicle this morning had to be airlifted to an area trauma center for severe injuries.

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The Sarasota City Commission is willing to work with G.WIZ Science Museum on a lease extension because the bayfront parcel can’t be sold to a private party.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 17, 2012
G.WIZ staying put on the bayfront

The city cannot sell either its vacant bayfront parcel or the G.WIZ Science Museum property.

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Yvette and Gerald Benton
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 16, 2012
Bobby Bowden Banquet

Bobby Bowden Banquet

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Shirley Gilbert and Virginia Page
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Ballet had a volunteer appreciation luncheon, Monday, April 16, at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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  • April 16, 2012
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The Sarasota City Commission regular meeting begins today at 2:30 p.m. and reconvenes at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
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  • April 16, 2012
City discusses G.WIZ lease tonight

The city is holding off on the city hold off on selling a vacant parcel at 1000 Blvd. of the Arts until it discusses a future lease for a tenant that sits next door.

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Kristen Blossom, Brittany Proia and Doug Bradbury
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  • April 15, 2012
Men Who Cook

Men Who Cook

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Lobetia syrah
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  • April 15, 2012
Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Brunch & Charity Auction

Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Brunch & Charity Auction

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Adar Pitts and Donna Carey dance while Democracy performed on stage during EcoFest, Saturday, April 14.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest

Hundreds who came out to the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest, Saturday, April 14, in downtown Sarasota, celebrated the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day.

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Courtney Davenport, Kelly Munch and Diana Dunn
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  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

The Junior League had many people come out to G. Wiz, Friday, April 13, for the Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival.

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Rhonda Dix and Bill Norris share the Loaded Works mac and cheese.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Picnic's Spring Fling

The owners of the food trucks at Ringling Picnic held Spring Fest from 5-10 p.m., Friday, April 13. The event included music by DJ Dan, palm readings, hoop dancing, and beer and wine supplied by Evie's Tavern.

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Leigh Bartlomeo
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  • April 14, 2012
Cattle Baron's Ball 2012

Cattle Baron's Ball 2012

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Christina Baldwin, Brian Cogburn and Katie Relihan
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  • April 13, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party

Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party

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Drs. Joshua Kim, William Lahners and William Soscia. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2012
Center for Sight donates surgeries

Recently, Center For Sight performed more than 70 free cataract surgeries for people who have no insurance and no means to pay.

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  • April 13, 2012
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