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  • February 18, 2010
Sarasota Military cadets love to horse around

A few weeks ago, Sarasota Military Academy cadets were desperately gripping the saddle horns while they rode four-legged animals weighing in at nearly 1,000 pounds.

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  • February 18, 2010
Michael's earns some bragging rights

Michael's On East is one of just 17 restaurants throughout the United States - and one of only two restaurants in Florida - to receive a Four Diamond Award for more than 20 consecutive years.

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  • February 18, 2010
Business Observer 02.18.10

Denise M. Pope has joined Tidewell Hospice as its executive vice president of philanthropy.

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  • February 18, 2010
Cops Corner 02.18.10

A terrified complainant reported a black Chihuahua was standing in front of the above address and growled every time it was approached.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 18, 2010
Siesta Key condo sells for $757,500

Douglas Root and Jonathan Bucher, of Springboro, Ohio, sold their Unit 474 condominium at 6342 Midnight Pass Road to Bogey Buster LLC for $757,500.

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  • February 17, 2010
Luncheon presenting 'She Knows Where She's Going' and Visionary Award Honorees

Girls Inc.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Colony sets up en-deering display

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort holds Valentine's Day deer. No, that's not a typo. The reindeer outside the resort, which were formerly the resort's Christmas decorations, looked lovable with colorful hearts harnessed around their necks for the recent holiday.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
The tasty secret is in the sauce

Charlie Robinson, the winner of the first Mike Royko's Rib Challenge in 1982 in Chicago went on to fame and fortune. So, what's next for the chefs in the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's first Rib Fest?

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  • Dora Walters
  • February 17, 2010
Quilters stitch together colorful comfort

Every Monday, several women meet at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church for a morning of cutting and stitching.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Key resident has lots to love about Feb. 14

Rosemary Ryan could feel the love on her 70th birthday.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Gilly to cut his teeth around town

Throughout the year, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium mascot Gilly the Shark will be making appearances around town to celebrate Mote's 55th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
White pelican feels the heat at Save Our Seabirds

An 18-pound white pelican healed at Save Our Seabirds in six weeks, giving him enough time to mingle with the flight of white pelicans that will migrate north for summer.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 17, 2010
January real estate sales up 58%

Although the number of sales showed strong gains, the sale prices were a different story.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Obituary: Stanley Edward Zeeman

Stanley Edward Zeeman, 86, was a retired cardiologist.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Chiles to receive 'Spirit of Manatee Award'

The award recognizes leaders who embody the philanthropic spirit of Manatee County.

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