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Let the Panhandle be a lesson

If local government officials haven't tuned in to what occurred Monday in Destin and Okaloosa County, they better get on Google and on the phones and start researching. Be ready.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2010
Why I love my dad

He's a hero, memory-maker, comedian, storyteller and friend. The Sarasota Observer caught up with a group of kids at the Boys and Girls Club to chat about Father's Day, which falls on Sunday, June 20. Here's what they had to say about some of Sarasota's special dads.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2010
Twins make strides for donation effort

Devon and Reagan Sullivan hope to raise $12,000 this year to help InStride.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2010
Cops Corner 06.17.10

A man saw a woman throw something heavy into the water at Bay Island Park and hurry back to her car. He thought it may have been a gun, so he called police.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 17, 2010
Aqualane Estates home sells for $1.8 million

Gerard Pickhardt, of Sarasota, sold his home at 1627 Stanford Lane to George and Shelley Farr, of Sarasota, for $1.8 million.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 17, 2010
Commission to review Gulfside beach chair issue

The Longboat Key Town Commission is also expected to approve of a reduction in water and wastewater rates at its regular workshop Thursday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards

SPECIAL SECTION: The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announced its Small Business Week winners and finalists at its annual luncheon June 8.

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  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: The Schimberg Group

Think Green -- Finalist

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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Sarasota Film Festival

Cultural Organization of the Year -- Finalist

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Pines of Sarasota

Non-Profit Organization -- Finalist

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  • Maria Amodio
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: MyGreenBuildings LLC

Think Green -- Finalist

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  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Judith V. Cuppy

Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence -- Finalist

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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Golden Apple Dinner Theatre

Cultural Organization of the Year -- Finalist

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  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Elise Lipoff

Young Professional of the Year -- Finalist

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  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Courtney Wise

Young Professional of the Year -- Finalist

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