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  • April 20, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: April 20

Marie Pelicano captured this photo of sunset at Island Park in downtown Sarasota.

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Martine and Pierre Filiatrault pose with a photo taken in front of their castle in Gaujac, France.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 20, 2017
Opsrey couple inherits French castle

Castle on a Hill

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Developer Greg Kveton said the new construction technique will benefit both his company and the city.
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  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
City approves DeMarcay construction changes

Despite the protests of neighboring residents, the city will not mandate a construction technique for an 18-story condominium project on Palm Avenue.

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  • News
Ringling College President Larry Thompson said the school is committed to being a collaborative neighbor — but also that the campus could continue to expand.
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  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Ringling College growth draws mixed reactions from neighbors

Ringling College is expanding even faster than school officials hoped. The North Trail embraces the growth, but Newtown fears its impact.

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  • News
Fernando Vega and the CryoXL cryosauna.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
Cryotherapy a cool new option for pain relief

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Max Drewett patrols the Rams' defensive side of the field.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse shows sport can take hold in Sarasota

The program made the Sweet 16 in its first playoff-eligible season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Siesta Key residents say their legal action isn' t obstructing the dredge project, but Lido residents disagree.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Legal battles mount over Big Pass

Residents on Siesta Key and Lido Key are taking legal action to support their stance on the proposed dredging of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • News
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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  • News
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.

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

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

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

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.20.17

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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.

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