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The City Auditor and Clerk said the error was not indicative of the quality of her office' s work.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Pension issues raise questions about auditor

An audit of the city’s pension funds revealed more than $30 million in errors. Now, commissioners are concerned about how the money’s being managed.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 4.20.17

STOP steering committee member Kate Lowman explains why the group wants more public hearings for new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Even as the city repairs the mermaid fountain, its long-term future is unclear.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
City prepares Pineapple Park plans

The city is exploring the possibility of reconfiguring Pineapple Park, which has some residents worried about the future of the park’s mermaid fountain.

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The selected garage design uses marine life to remind people which floor they parked on.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Committee endorses State Street garage art

The Public Art Committee picked a local artist’s marine-themed wayfinding system as its favored concept to put in the State Street parking garage.

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.20.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Trent Sinkfield.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

  • Sarasota
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Paul Labriola.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.20.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.20.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 19, 2017
Selby celebrates garden volunteers

Selby celebrates garden volunteers

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents have expressed concern about the loss of trees associated with construction, but builders say the city' s rules are too stringent.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2017
Residents, businesses root out tree troubles

Both residents and developers have problems with the city’s tree ordinance, so the Planning Board wants the city to re-examine its regulations.

  • Sarasota
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Nathan Benderson Park will host the NCAA Division I, II and III Rowing Championships in 2021 and 2022. Pictured: The 2017 FSRA Youth Rowing Championships at Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Sarasota to host 2021 and 2022 NCAA Rowing Championships

Nathan Benderson Park will also host the 2018 championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 1124 N. Lake Shore Drive
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 19, 2017
North Lake Shore Drive home sells for $4.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 19, 2017
SPARCC gathers for auxiliary luncheon

SPARCC gathers for auxiliary luncheon

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.19.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.19.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.19.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde sit on the dais for a candidate forum at Monday' s Tiger Bay meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 18, 2017
City Commission candidates discuss downtown at Tiger Bay

Topics at Monday’s candidate forum included growth, paid parking, local business, noise regulations and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.18.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.18.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.18.17

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