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  • April 4, 2013
British Club helps Paws for Patriots

The Sarasota British Club Monday, April 8, will present a donation of $1,500 to the Southeastern Guide Dogs Training Center, for the Paws for Patriots program.

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Don Castracani congratulates Regis McCurry. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
Super senior

The Sarasota Senior Softball Association awarded Regis McCurry the Fred Frank Achievement Award Wednesday, March 27, at the association's annual awards luncheon, at Der Dutchman.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 4, 2013
Homeless man arrested for murder

U.S. Marshal Service officers arrested a 19-year-old man April 3, for the murder of a man found in an open field last month.

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The proposed $22 million project would pump close to 1 million cubic yards of sand on the beach. Photo by Roger Drouin.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • April 4, 2013
City plans Lido renourishment

City officials will spend the next few months convincing federal officials to approve $13.64 million in funding for the project. Public meetings will also be held.

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Florida Fence began building a chain-link fence on the east side of Ringling Shopping Center April 2. The fence showed signs of damage the following day.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 4, 2013
Controversy looms around area strip mall

The owner of the Ringling Shopping Center put up a chain-link fence that blocks a path from adjacent neighborhoods to Payne Park.

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Benderson Development purchased the two parcels that make up Hanna Plaza for a combined $951,500 in 2011.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 4, 2013
Benderson plans Village construction

The developer has started the permitting process to renovate a building on Ocean Boulevard.

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The building's first floor was set back to allow for patio space facing First Street. Rendering courtesy of Hoyt Architects.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • April 4, 2013
First Street project will add condos, commercial

The project will add a modern feel to First Street, and house three single-floor condos and 3,200 square feet of commercial space.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • April 4, 2013
Booking conflict troubles ballet

A scheduling conflict between the city's performing-arts hall and Sarasota's only professional ballet company led to a canceled performance in April 2014.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
News Briefs

Chapman leads recent fundraising reporting period; Propsosed Hub Pub requires variance open; Public invited to meet deputy chief candidates

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Possible improvements could include better crosswalks, sidewalks and landscaping in Burns Square.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • April 4, 2013
Property owner proposes DID expansion to Burns Square

The move would mean Burns Square property owners would be taxed an additional 2 mills to fund capital improvements such as better landscaping and lighting.

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State Street Eatery owners Christian Hershman and Chis and Kirk Voelker.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 4, 2013
State Street Eating House to expand, focus on service

Following a successful first year, the restaurant will add additional seating and a lounge area, but its owners say they won't lose sight of the atmosphere customers have come to love.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 4, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Richie James

Riverview High junior Richie James captured three individual track and field titles at the Sarasota County Championships March 26, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
SIDELINES

Cardinal Mooney sweeps ODA; Lady Rams race to county title

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Charisa Powell
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
JUST THE STATS

15 - The number of runs the Sarasota Christian softball team scored in its 15-2 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy March 26.

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