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  • April 24, 2014
Holocaust tribute

Sarasota resident and Holocaust survivor Jack Brodman will light the memorial candle at this year's Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Day Remembrance, hosted by Temple Beth Israel.

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Elizabeth Woodall visits the Sarasota War Memorial to pay tribute to her son. (Photo by Nolan Peterson)
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 24, 2014
Unforgettable

Seven years after his death in Iraq, the pain and pride of Marine Peter Woodall's family and friends have not faded.

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The Sarasota City Commission narrowly approved construction of the State Street garage Monday. (Courtesy rendering)
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  • David Conway
  • April 24, 2014
City approves $11.4 million garage

Despite a price tag more than 50% higher than the original budget, commissioners granted final approval to the construction of the State Street parking garage at a meeting Monday.

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  • April 24, 2014
Circulating Opportunity

John Moran, a leading advocate for the creation of a downtown circulator transit system, believes the program could serve as a financial boon for Sarasota businesses.

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As Good As It Gets owner Doug Gourley says the city has been unresponsive to his inquiries regarding a wayfinding system on Palm Avenue.
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  • David Conway
  • April 24, 2014
Palm Avenue businesses seek support from city

Some Palm Avenue merchants have expressed concerns about the business environment in the area, but the city believes activity is trending upward.

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Largely constructed underground in Luke Wood Park, Lift Station 87 will have to go major — and costly — renovations. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • April 24, 2014
Lift station estimate tops $27 million

McKim and Creed, the engineering firm in charge of completing the Lift Station 87 project, has put a price tag on the cost of overcoming the various problems that have affected the project over the past six years: $27.1 million.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 24, 2014
County looks to simplify special-event restrictions

The County Commission agreed Tuesday to consider adding Halloween to the list of holidays covered by a special-event permit available to businesses on Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 24, 2014
FDOT considers Bee Ridge pedestrian islands

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a project designed to improve pedestrian safety on Bee Ridge Road.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams are both part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program. (Photo by Jen Blanco)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
Bound for Nationals

The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams will compete in the Mallory Fleet Race National High School Championship May 9 through May 11.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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MacKenzie
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO resigns; Homeless shelter site selection inches forward

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Dr. Fritz and Ping Faulhaber. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 24, 2014
Sarasota welcomes Suncoast Science Center

The Faulhaber Family Foundation announced its plans for the Suncoast Science Center Monday.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
Sidelines

Lady Thunder lacrosse wins the district crown; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Sarasota women win tennis championship; Sara Bay to offer summer membership

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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