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  • By April Doner
  • March 7, 2012
Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • March 7, 2012
Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces its 2012-2013 Season

Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces its 2012-2013 Season

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Micki Kann, Charlie Morse, Allison Levy and Sharon Underwood were some of the first members to arrive.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's monthly social March 7 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 7, 2012
March 7: 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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Sharon and Neil Meyer
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Midnight Cove II Hot Dog Cookout

Midnight Cove II condominium owners enjoyed all-you-can-eat hot dogs at the condominium's clubhouse Wednesday, March 7. Joe Ganey and Pat Sissem prepared the hot dogs, which attendees enjoyed poolside.

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February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar. Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.
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  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Monthly Winner

February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar.

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About 60,000 drivers will pass the sign every day.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Roadside campaign

The first anti-Obama sign in Sarasota was installed at 50 N. Tamiami Trail this week.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2012
BREAKING: 911 Center experiencing landline problems

The Sarasota County 911 Center is currently experiencing problems with landline phones. In the event of an emergency, people should use a cell phone to call 911 until further notice.

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Casting directors with Knickerbockerglory are interested in a Sarasota family, with a high school or college student, which has never visited the United Kingdom.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2012
Sarasota family casting call announced

A new reality show called "Twin Towns" is seeking a Sarasota family to star in a reality show that features sister cities.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
SCORES: Suncoast Storm win March into Madness

The Suncoast Storm 98 travel softball team won the March into Madness Tournament March 3-4 in Venice.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
SCORES: Braden River blanks Port Charlotte

Braden River High pitcher Hannah Loyer pitched a complete game, allowing one hit and striking out 12 while helping lead the Lady Pirates to an 11-0 victory over Port Charlotte March 6.

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  • March 7, 2012
Ranch women enjoy fashion show

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members learned of the latest fashion trends during the group's annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Feb. 22, at Michael's On East.

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  • March 7, 2012
Rescue offers free pets for seniors

Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with Purina's Pets for Seniors to help adoptable pets at the Sanctuary find new homes and to help seniors find a new companion.

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Ballot winners Lana Finch, Bea Erickson and Sharyn Joseph
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
And the award goes to ... the Privateer North!

On Feb. 26, the women of the Privateer North celebrated their third annual Academy Awards party -- and most of them lasted until midnight.

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Mary Angioletti with Simba and Sammy, Joan Smith with Honey, Pauline Young with Katie and Rosemarie Hodges with Elliott
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  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors paws to welcome new neighbor with party

Elliott, a 2-year-old black-and-white Sheltie, was the guest of honor at a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" party held March 2, at his new home with Mike and Rosemarie Hodges.

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