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Dwell, a multicolored sculpture in the shape of coral by artist Sujin Lim. (File rendering)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Commission rejects Dwell for Tamiami-Fruitville roundabout

Leaders vote to send the art advisory committee back to the drawing board.

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Jose Martinez in the main dining room at Maison Blanche.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 19, 2022
Maison Blanche on Longboat Key celebrates 20 years

The restaurant, which shares its name with its Parisian predecessor, has built a following over two decades.

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Susan Hines has joined the William G. And Marie Selby Foundation as a member of its board of directors.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 19, 2022
Selby Foundation makes two staff changes, adds new board of directors member

Kiarra Womack joins the Selby Foundation from Sunshine Scholars Foundation; Susan Hines of Sabal Trust Company is named to the board of directors.

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Phase one of the project will utilize space formerly occupied by a fire station and a utilities area. The approval of using the space created more than 15 acres for the park project.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • April 19, 2022
Big update on deck for 17th Street Park

The county hopes that phased-in updates will be a hit with sports tournaments.

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Hallie Monserez was a defender and captain on the Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team. She was named to the FHSAA/Florida Dairy Farmers All-Academic Team on April 6.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2022
Cardinal Mooney senior athlete named to Academic All-State Team

Lakewood Ranch's Hallie Monserez's 4.0 GPA and excellence in three sports earns her state award.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 17, 2022
Kids scatter in search of Easter jackpot at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

The Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails annual egg bonanza drew a shoulder-to-shoulder crowd on Good Friday.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 17, 2022
Families meet for Southside Egg Hunt

The annual egg hunt was held April 16.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 16, 2022
Siesta Key hosts egg hunt party

The Easter event was held April 16.

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Chairwoman Marian Raupp and Rabbi Brenner Glickman
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 16, 2022
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Passover

The seder was held April 15.

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Throughout its years, Roberto Mei had a variety of clever phrases on the marquee. (File photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • April 15, 2022
Sarasota staple Cafe Baci is closing its doors in May

The landscape of Sarasota has changed around the tenure of Cafe Baci, which opened its doors more than 30 years ago and will close for good in May.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 15, 2022
Hundreds gather for Good Friday walk

The annual tradition was held April 15.

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Music, one of seven statues illustrating the seven virtues of Sarasota, was damaged months ago. It stands alongside Flora on the eastern side of St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 15, 2022
City, BID seek ways to get ahead on statue repair costs in St. Armands

Funding for such work isn't part of the Sarasota Public Works Department's budget.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 14

Diane Suner captured this photo of a white egret on the shoreline on Lido Beach.

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Tuttle Elementary student Ricardo Delasancha and Booker student Melissa Sheppard were happy to show their individual designs.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 14, 2022
Tuttle Elementary, Booker Middle students work together on monster art exhibit

The fourth annual Monster Mashup Arts Show runs through May 12 at Selby Public Library.

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Sailors Coach Kendall Gay is bringing a positive attitude to the program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 14, 2022
Sailors boys lacrosse makes strides in second season

Sarasota High team gains valuable experience, moving from 1-11 in 2021 to 11-7.

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