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Photos: Melbourne board rejects city's challenge to mural

Los Angeles artist Matt Gondek is all smiles after the Melbourne Zoning Board meeting Thursday.
Los Angeles artist Matt Gondek is all smiles after the Melbourne Zoning Board meeting Thursday.
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A crowd fills the meeting room at Melbourne City Hall during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie
A crowd fills the meeting room at Melbourne City Hall during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie
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A crowd fills the meeting room at Melbourne City Hall during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie
A crowd fills the meeting room at Melbourne City Hall during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie
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Supporters of the controversial mural on Eau Gallie Bl. gather outside at Melbourne City Hall before Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Supporters of the controversial mural on Eau Gallie Bl. gather outside at Melbourne City Hall before Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
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Melbourne city attorney Michael Kahn rebuts the testimony of mural supporters during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about artist Matt Gondek's mural in Eau Gallie.
Melbourne city attorney Michael Kahn rebuts the testimony of mural supporters during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about artist Matt Gondek's mural in Eau Gallie.
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Artist Derek Gores addresses the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board meeting about Matt Gondek's mural in Eau Gallie.
Artist Derek Gores addresses the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board meeting about Matt Gondek's mural in Eau Gallie.
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Lisa Jaskulski, owner of Atlantic Furniture, Mattreses and Flooring addresses the board during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a mural by Matt Gondek across from her store.
Lisa Jaskulski, owner of Atlantic Furniture, Mattreses and Flooring addresses the board during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a mural by Matt Gondek across from her store.
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Supporters of the controversial mural on Eau Gallie Bl. gather outside at Melbourne City Hall before Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Supporters of the controversial mural on Eau Gallie Bl. gather outside at Melbourne City Hall before Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
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A number of mural supporters wore t-shirts in support of artist Matt Gondek's work to Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
A number of mural supporters wore t-shirts in support of artist Matt Gondek's work to Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
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John Emery addresses the board during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie
John Emery addresses the board during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie
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Attorney Jack Kirschenbaum argues in favor of the mural by Matt Gondek during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Attorney Jack Kirschenbaum argues in favor of the mural by Matt Gondek during Thursday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
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Los Angeles artist Matt Gondek sits with supporters during Thursday's Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board about his mural in the Eau Gallie Art District.
Los Angeles artist Matt Gondek sits with supporters during Thursday's Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board about his mural in the Eau Gallie Art District.
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Los Angeles artist Matt Gondek addresses the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board about his mural in the Eau Gallie Art District.
Los Angeles artist Matt Gondek addresses the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board about his mural in the Eau Gallie Art District.
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Board member Ed Coruzzi asks a question during Thursday's Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie.
Board member Ed Coruzzi asks a question during Thursday's Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board meeting about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie.
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Attorney Jack Kirschenbaum addresses the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board meeting Thursday.
Attorney Jack Kirschenbaum addresses the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board meeting Thursday.
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People gather outside the city council chambers before a meeting of the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie.
People gather outside the city council chambers before a meeting of the Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board about a controversial mural in Eau Gallie.
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