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  • By The Insider
  • April 7, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Who's Who at SFF 2012 - At a Glance!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Who's Who at SFF 2012 - At a Glance!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Keely Carney
  • April 7, 2012
The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Best friends Ella Bonner and Sophia Paterson, both 4, strategized before the start of the Easter Egg Hunt.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

Sixty-six children and their families celebrated Easter with an egg hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a luncheon during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt April 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By [email protected]
  • April 6, 2012
This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

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  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie
  • April 6, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Indian Beach

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Indian Beach

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A rendering showed at Wednesday's meeting depicted the two-story building that was proposed for the site.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2012
Arts Center withdraws site-plan request

The Ringling College division withdrew its request after hearing concerns from the Longbeach Village Association.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2012
Pedestrian's husband seeks damages against town, other agencies

The notice sent to the town and other agencies describes the area on Gulf of Mexico Drive as poorly lit with no crosswalk available.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2012
April 6: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Lauren Boyle and Sue Abbott both work for Community Bank, which will become C1 Bank May 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Corporate Sponsor Showcase

Nearly 200 business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Corporate Sponsor Showcase April 4 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks while mingling and perusing the booths of 32 Lakewood Ranch businesses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department first achieved recognition as an accredited agency in 2002 and has maintained that status continually.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2012
Sarasota Police Department receives accreditation honors

The Sarasota Police Department was found to be in compliance on 149 of the 149 applicable mandatory standards measured by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

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  • News
The Selby Public Library and the other eight Sarasota County libraries received top honors Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2012
Sarasota County libraries receive top honor

The Sarasota County Library System's nine libraries received the 2012 Library of the Year Award.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2012
Lido Shores home sells for $7.1 million

The transaction is the highest-priced Sarasota County sale recorded in 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Faith Christian owes about $1 million on its property at 5215 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 6, 2012
Foreclosure closes Faith Christian Church

The Lakewood Ranch-based church will not be able to hold its Easter services this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Suzanne MacMichael, 5, Brennan Carmichael, 3, and Meghan MacMichael, 3
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Dunes egg hunt

Siesta Dunes held their second annual egg hunt, Thursday, April 5, out on the lawn by the pool and in the clubhouse. There were over 100 kids and 1,020 eggs.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 6, 2012
Thieves steal copper from Braden River Park

Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigators are searching for suspect(s) who stole copper wiring from Braden River Park.

  • East County
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