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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 9, 2010
Star students get taste of Columbia University

After submitting two letters of recommendation, transcripts and a 500-word essay, Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge were accepted into a three-week rigorous writing program at Columbia University in New York City.

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  • September 9, 2010
Business Observer 09.09.10

Willis A. Smith Construction public-relations specialist Elise Lipoff recently received an award for Outstanding Public Relations Program at the Florida Public Relations Association's 2010 Golden Image Awards ceremony, in Naples.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 9, 2010
Arlington Park restaurant lot to expand

The owner of Square One Burgers and Bar, which is set to open next month on Tamiami Trail, sought permission from the City Commission to add additional parking next to the restaurant.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 9, 2010
Roundabout park benches criticized

A group of downtown residents is asking the city of Sarasota to place three park benches that have been planned for the Five Points roundabout elsewhere.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 9, 2010
Observer Updates 09.09.10

The attorney representing Charter Review Board candidate Kathy Bolam in her fight for a recount has asked Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent to preserve all evidence in the event a court allows a recount.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kelly Kirschner
  • September 9, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A proud mayor stands by the panel's work

I am proud to have cronies like Susan Chapman and the nine other citizen volunteers who gave the community hundreds of hours over a period of six months to review the policies and procedures of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
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  • By John McGruder
  • September 9, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Articles imply progress has not been made

Regarding the Citizen Police Panel, your recent reporting, editorial and Mayor Kelly Kirschner's reply suggest that despite some heavy lifting, more is required for the city to attain the unified vision and community support that is sought.Â

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2010
Cops Corner 09.09.10

Police received a report of a reckless driver swerving through traffic like a racecar driver.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 9, 2010
Sapphire Shores home sells for $1 million

Jeffrey Weller and Betty Cruz-Weller sold their home at 5030 Bay Shore Road to Edward and Jo Ann Zobitz, of South Orange, N.J., for $1.04 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 8, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Booker Elementary

The Sarasota Observer sat in on Sue Ambrioso's second-grade art class at Booker Elementary School Wednesday, Sept. 9. Following a brief video that showcased various art styles and mediums, we chatted with the students who were making collages from magazine cutouts and asked them to talk about their version of art.

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  • Robin Roy
  • September 8, 2010
Major candidates to make Sarasota stops

Candidates for U.S. senate and house, governor and other important races will be pushing for votes in Sarasota this month.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Longboat Key Garden Club takes in new sights

Longboat Key Garden Club takes in new sights

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    By
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  • September 8, 2010
Mote enhances Beach Conditions Report

Mote enhances Beach Conditions Report

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  • September 8, 2010
Turtle Watch leaders explain nesting process

Turtle Watch leaders explain nesting process

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  • September 8, 2010
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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