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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2010
Sheriff's office launches 'Click It or Ticket' campaign

Enforcement of seat belt laws will be targeted from March 1-15.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2010
Free spay/neuter clinic comes to East County

The Animal Rescue Coalition will offer free spay/neuter services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2010
Youth Fishing tourney postponed to Sunday

Organizers will hold the event on its schedule rain date because of a high chance of thunderstorms Saturday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2010
Bollettieri opens Lakewood home

Bollettieri Sports Therapy Center's new 2,500-square-foot center includes a large gym area, four individual therapy rooms and a waiting area.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2010
Steff's Stuff owner tries to decipher sign code

Stephanie Claussen said she was never told that her 'Antique and Art Fair' sign violated town codes.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Sparks fly as city hires new auditor and clerk

Pamela Nadalini was named the first black city auditor and clerk and first female charter official in Sarasota's history, but not before a bit of testiness arose from the City Commission and the audience.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2010
Club to seek code changes at commission meeting

Key Club and Resort Attorney John Patterson will ask the Town Commission to consider directing its planning board to make code changes that affect the Islandside project Monday, March 1.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2010
Tennis champions crowned at The Meadows

More than 150 seniors from around the world gathered at The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota for the Meadows Super Senior Grand Prix Tennis Tournament Feb. 15-20.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2010
Teens encouraged to 'live their dreams'

A free speaking event for middle school students and their parents on the topic will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., tonight, at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Buchanan to address City Commission

Rep. Vern Buchanan will appear at a Sarasota City Commission meeting for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government can help the city.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2010
Braden River, ODA victorious in girls tennis

Braden River defeated Charlotte 4-1 Feb. 22 while the Out-of-Door Academy defeated Cardinal Mooney 5-1.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2010
Lady Pirates earn back-to-back wins

The Braden River High softball team defeated Manatee 9-2 Feb. 23 and Riverview 3-1 Feb. 24.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Pines residents celebrate a century

Pines of Sarasota residents who have marked their 100th birthday gathered for a tea party with their families and members of the community Friday, Feb. 19, at the Veranda Skilled Nursing Facility.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Asian culture fest features lion dance

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will hosts its fifth annual Asian Cultural Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Columbia alumni trek to Circus Sarasota's Big Top

The Columbia University Alumni Club of Sarasota hosted its first group outing to Circus Sarasota Saturday, Feb. 20.

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