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  • Loren Mayo
  • January 21, 2010
History buffs kick off Bertha Palmer centennial

Chicago historian Sally Sexton Kalmbach, author of 'The Jewel of the Gold Coast: Mrs. Potter Palmer's Chicago,' helped the Historical Society of Sarasota County kick off the Bertha Palmer Centennial Year Jan. 12 with a special slide presentation and book signing.

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  • Robin Roy
  • January 21, 2010
Citizens group discusses sign concerns with city consultant

The company the city hired to create a wayfinding system met with a citizens group last week to alleviate its concerns about the 350 signs scheduled to be installed this year.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • January 21, 2010
School tax primer for everyone

School tax primer for everyone

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  • January 21, 2010
Let's dissect Obamacare

Let's dissect Obamacare

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  • By Rob Roy
  • January 21, 2010
Observer updates

Observer updates

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  • January 21, 2010
Growing healthy kids

The Farm to School initiative brings nutritious, fresh food from local farms to schools.

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  • January 21, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

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  • January 21, 2010
Science and art collide at meeting of the minds

Mote Marine scientist Dr. Randy Wells and Asolo Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards explored a conversation on science and creativity during Mote's first Science Cafe.

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  • January 21, 2010
Sarasota - Real Estate

Sarasota Beach home sells for $1.1 million

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  • January 21, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 12 Tumble dry 6:42 - Tuttle Avenue and Ringling Boulevard. Suspicious Incident. A caller reported that a driver lost her laundry basket and clothes were flying all over the road. Several cars had to swerve to miss the unmentionables.

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    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Women in Power Luncheon

National Council of Jewish Women, Sarasota Manatee section

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  • January 20, 2010
Cops Corner

MILL CREEK Jan. 4 2:30 p.m. - 500 block of 135th Street E. Grand Theft. The victim reported a package was stolen from outside his residence. Per the victim, the package was delivered Dec. 4, to the residence by UPS, at which time the unknown person(s) signed for the package and fled.

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  • January 20, 2010
Business Observer

Business briefs from around East County.

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  • January 20, 2010
Country Club Village home sells for $550,000

A home in Lakewood Ranch Country Club Village tops the real-estate transactions for this week. Bruce Braunstein, Bradenton, sold his home at 7535 Abbey Glen to Joy Singh, Lakewood Ranch, for $550,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 20, 2010
Bench play sparks Pirates victory

The Braden River High boys basketball team earned a key district win, defeating Palmetto 52-49 Jan. 12. The Pirates improve to 9-5 overall; 4-1 in the district.

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