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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: CaddyShanks

The concept of virtual golf first caught Charlie Leduc's attention more than seven years ago while he was on a cruise.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2010
Bashaw jumps for fun (WITH VIDEO)

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump roping skills today during the school's annual Jump for Fun event.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2010
Nolan students rally for Relay

Nolan Middle School students raised more than $1,300 for Myakka's Relay for Life event March 20-21.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2010
Lake bank renovation under way

Lakewood Ranch Director of Operations Ryan Heise is asking for volunteers to help plant new vegetation along portions of Lake Uihlein Saturday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 25, 2010
Commission will pick sand today

The Town Commission must select a type of sand to use for the town's 2011-12 beach renourishment project.

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  • March 25, 2010
Habitat celebrates its 25th anniversary

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota will hold a celebration this weekend in honor of its 25th anniversary at the Habitat for Humanity Restore, 2095 17th St.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2010
Osprey road expansion questioned

County commissioners back one group's request to explore keeping Tamiami Trail as four lanes instead of the six lanes that FDOT plans.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2010
Police panel quiets chief

The Sarasota police chief thought he might get to defend himself against the Police Advisory Panel's heavy criticism but was told he'd have to wait for a future meeting.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2010
Bumper stickers show police support

A police sergeant's wife said she's fed up with the negative news surrounding the police department, so she created 50 'Support Sarasota Police' bumper stickers to hand out for free.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2010
County looks at possible park site

Residents of Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood remain hopeful that the county could purchase an eight-acre site for a community park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2010
St. Michael's fashion show exceeds expectations

Kathy Roche and Shirley Cuozzo co-chaired the 2010 "Shanghai Chic" fashion show and luncheon. More than 300 people attended the event. Roche chose the show's theme after spending one month visiting China.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2010
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 25, 2010
Tennis tournament benefits ACS

Despite much rain and flooding, the Siesta Key community came together for the sixth annual Relay for Life tennis tournament.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2010
Tennis Fundraiser

Tennis Fundraiser

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