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CONTENTS Vol. 2, No. 31 — April 18, 2014 ASSESSING THE SHELTER SITES DISCRIMINATION CONVERSATION NEWS & COMMENTARY ASSESSING THE SHELTER SITES 9 On April 22, the City and County commissions will discuss costs and potential challenges of two proposed locations, with a key report having been released this week — Roger Drouin DISCRIMINATION CONVERSATION 19 Do federal rules really prevent anti-gay housing discrimination in Sarasota County? — Cooper Levey-Baker QUESTIONS ABOUT A NEW 'NIGHTCLUB' 23 Duval's wants patrons to have more alcoholic beverage options, but it is wary of the designation it needs to proceed — Stan Zimmerman STUDYING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE 27 The U.S. Geological Survey soon will embark on a yearlong study of data collected about Warm Mineral Springs, from water temperature to water sources — Rachel Brown Hackney Q&A: ALAN MAIO 34 GOP Sarasota County Commission candidate speaks! — Cooper Levey-Baker PLEA FOR THE PASS 40 Video's release underscores preservationists' goal to keep dredges out of Big Sarasota Pass — Rachel Brown Hackney OFFERING REFUGE 46 Dangerous stretch of Bee Ridge getting a makeover — Cooper Levey-Baker DESIGN DRAMA 48 Hudson Bayou sewer station plans continue to evolve — Stan Zimmerman TABLE OF CONTENTS Click Any Headline To Go Directly To That Article PHOTO CREDITS Front cover: Mystic Figure - Robert Hackney Sarasota Leisure: Waterfront Leisure - Norman Schimmel