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Cardinal Mooney students hold a banner they created for their Arbor Day celebration.
  • By Linnet Berna
  • April 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A new tree

Cardinal Mooney students gathered to celebrate Arbor Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2011
Lady Pirates close out regular season with win

Brianna Maxa hit an in-the-park home run in the eighth inning to propel the Braden River High softball team to a 4-3 victory over Manatee in its final regular season game April 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Judith Williams, owner of Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior in Lakewood Ranch, loves to hunt for bargains and unique treasures.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior

Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior in Lakewood Ranch will hold its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 15.

  • East County
  • News
Ernie Ritz, DID chairman, would like to enhance mid-Main Street with bulbouts and landscaping, which he believes would make it more attractive for businesses and their customers.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
Taxing district may expand

The Downtown Improvement District, which funded improvements to Selby Five Points Park, wants to extend its reach on Main Street to enhance parts of that commercial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Linnet Berna
  • April 14, 2011
Youth group feeds the hungry

The St. Thomas More Youth Group held its annual food drive last weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
String orchestra comes to life

String orchestra comes to life

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cars turning on red without fully stopping from Mound Street right onto Orange Avenue was cited as one of the county's frequent traffic violations.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
Residents air traffic concerns

Sheriff Knight says the problems that need the most law-enforcement attention on Sarasota County's roads are red-light and stop-sign running and speeding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One neighbor had to create a makeshift curb to prevent landscaping from washing into the street during a rainstorm.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
West-of-trail neighborhood residents seek street repairs

Believing their street hasn't been resurfaced in 20 years, Floyd Street residents appealed to the city. appealed to the city petition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
TALLAHASSEE: Polls reflect gutsy leadership

Gov. Rick Scott is falling in polls measuring voter approval.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
It's almost like the boom times again in Lakewood Ranch's new Central Park community going up off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, north of State Road 70. So why doesn’t anyplace else look like this?
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons for Sarasota County

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
Community garden quickly takes root

Although it's at least six months from opening, residents have already begun reserving plots in a Palmer Ranch garden.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Worship Services

Passover and Easter Services

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
News Briefs

Short-term rental bill compromise reached; Meters to be installed by month's end; Teen-driver challenge open for registration

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering Improvements include upgraded landscaping, lighting at night and signage around the exterior of the Visitors Center and the property’s Tamiami Trail frontage.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 14, 2011
Historic Spanish Point renovations planned

The front entrance of a house often sets the tone for the entire property. The board of directors at Historic Spanish Point views its nationally registered historic site and Visitors Center the same way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Herald-Tribune editor responds to column; Private landlords not answer for poor; The Observer provides an 'open door' to the community

  • Sarasota
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