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  • Loren Mayo
  • May 13, 2010
Sarasota ninjas hold their poses

A free "ninja class" was offered Tuesday, May 11, at SYSTEM, 325 School Ave., under the guidance of "ninja master" (and strength trainer) Rick Wisotzke.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • May 13, 2010
Simply Spoiled throws helpful party

Hoping to raise at least $5,000 for charity to help bring clean and safe water to people in developing nations via wells, Vanessa Opstal, owner of Simply Spoiled Boutique, in downtown Sarasota, hosted a night of pampering May 6, complete with eyebrow shaping, massages and complimentary eats and drinks.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 13, 2010
Twist of fate saves neighbor's home

After a Palmer Ranch man took a course on fire-extinguisher use, his neighbor's home caught on fire after a candle holder exploded.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 13, 2010
Panel prepares final recommendations

With just one scheduled meeting left, the Police Advisory Panel is compiling its recommendations for the Sarasota Police Department. One of the most debated items is profiling in North Sarasota.

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  • May 13, 2010
In Brief

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  • May 13, 2010
GOP to oppose sex education

The Republican Party of Sarasota County will vote this week to reject a move toward a standard sex-education curriculum in all Florida public schools.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 13, 2010
County explores ban on dog tethering

With other nearby counties adopting prohibitions on permanently chaining dogs outside, Sarasota County looks into a similar ban.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • May 13, 2010
Student artists share creative thoughts

Art Center Sarasota held the 2010 North County Public Schools Spring Art Show Tuesday, April 27 through Thursday, May 6. Thousands of works by students from elementary, middle and high schools throughout the district were on display.

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  • May 13, 2010
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To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236.

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  • May 13, 2010
'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest begins

After its successful inaugural debut last year on YourObserver.com, The Observer's "It's Read Everywhere" contest will return online this week and will run through Nov. 11, culminating with The Observer's annual "Welcome Back" edition.

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  • May 13, 2010
Cops Corner

May 4 Cosmetic fix 1:10 p.m. - 1700 block of South Tamiami Trail. Reckless Driving. The complainant called police to report a woman swerving in the road. When he caught up to her at a stoplight, he saw why she was having trouble staying in her lane. She was staring in the rearview mirror while applying her makeup.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 13, 2010
Terrace East condo sells for $575,000

A condominium in Terrace East tops all real-estate transactions from April 13 to April 16.

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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 12, 2010
Laughter Unlimited Luncheon

Circus Sarasota

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  • May 12, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Julie Rohr Academy

Students at Julie Rohr Academy are gearing up for their moment in the spotlight. The school will present "The Music Man" at 7 p.m., Friday, May 21, at the Sarasota Opera House.

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  • May 12, 2010
St. Mary's Crowns Special Statue

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual May crowning ceremony, in which a statue of Mary is crowned, on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9.

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