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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 2, 2010
AAA offers free towing service

The American Automobile Association is offering a free service that will pick up a driver who has had too much to drink as well as the vehicle they are driving.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 2, 2010
Sarasota limits government services during holiday

Libraries and SCAT bus service will be among the services affected by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Lilly Pulitzer

The Lilly Pulitzer store on St. Armands Circle opened July 2005, but it wasn't the first Sarasota store with the famous designer's name.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Fourth of July

The East County Observer caught up with some local residents and employees to see what they have planned for this weekend's holiday.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Summer Day Horse Camp

East County children share their thoughts on Rosaire Riding Academy's Summer Day Horse Camp.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Flag Fest Sarasota

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Spotlight Events Entertainment will host Flag Fest Sarasota in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: La Cantina Toscana

La Cantina Toscana General Manager and part owner Joseph Casadonte shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Fourth of July festivities

Longboat Key has lots of Fourth of July fun in store.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 1, 2010
Paddleboarding craze creates major waves in Sarasota

The Sarasota Stand Up Paddleboarding Beach Festival with Ark Paddleboards and Sarasota Paddleboard Co. will be July 17-18.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 1, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Pattigeorge's

Pattigeorge's owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2010
Christ church begins construction

The church was issued a building permit Tuesday and began construction today.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 1, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: John Dough Bakery & Cafe

John Dough Bakery & Cafe opened in its new location June 5 in the Shoppes at University Centre.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2010
Mote to release green sea turtle tomorrow

Mate has been a patient at the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital since March, when he was struck by a boat.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2010
Road paved with 40 years of work

For Richard 'Sam' Barlow, the journey to Barlow Boulevard has been 40 years in the making.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2010
Patriotic party

Longboat Key parade will show festive spirit

  • Longboat Key
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