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  • November 19, 2009
Our View

Union needs to face the music

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  • November 19, 2009
Cops Corner 11.19.09

A caller reported that a dog had been constantly barking in an adjacent apartment. The caller told officers that the apartment in which the dog was housed also held the circuit breakers for the entire building and said he believed it was illegal for a dog to be in there.

  • Sarasota
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 19, 2009
Morning Glory Ridge homes sell for $1.6 million

A three-home sale in Morning Glory Ridge tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Oct. 22 to Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
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    By
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  • November 18, 2009
'A Night in New Orleans'

Sarasota Opera Association

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  • November 18, 2009
Guest Fashion Editor - Lindsey McDaniel

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LINDSEY MCDANIEL

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  • November 18, 2009
Photo of the day: Skink-a-licious

Everyone at G. WIZ calls him "the big burrito." This blue-tongued skink just arrived at the science museum today from a Bradenton pet store and already has taken to cuddling with staff members.

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  • November 18, 2009
Photo of the day: Skink-a-licious

Everyone at G. WIZ calls him "the big burrito." This blue-tongued skink just arrived at the science museum today from a Bradenton pet store and already has taken to cuddling with staff members.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2009
Lady Pirates blank Bruins

The Braden River High girls soccer team defeated Bayshore 2-0 in district action Nov. 17.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 18, 2009
Siesta Beach to host Great American Smokeout

County health groups and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a stop-smoking event at the beach pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 18, 2009
Unique technology aids students in musical production

Oak Park students will present "It's a Small World" using a technological device that will 'speak' for them.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
Buchanan's bill to help small businesses

Congressman Vern Buchanan's proposed H.R. 1839 amends the Small Business Act to modernize the Small Business Administration's counseling program.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2009
IPOC upset with planning board

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition is disappointed the planning board has decided to review a draft ordinance with conditions of approval for the Islandside project next month.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2009
Health Matters

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use, for people of all ages.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2009
Volunteers needed to decorate St. Armands tree

Adult volunteers should bring their work gloves from 9 a.m. to noon., Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
Concession hires new team member

The Concession Golf Club rehired former membership director Jimmy Wright to serve as tournament director.

  • East County
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