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  • By Maggie Pahos
  • August 20, 2009
Photo of the day: Get a load of this

Can you tell us where in Sarasota this photo was taken? Leave your best guesses under reader comments.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2009
New school year prompts swine flu preparedness

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management officials have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

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  • August 20, 2009
Manatee preps for swine flu

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

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  • August 20, 2009
We'll remove no palm frond before its time

During an update at its Aug. 17 meeting on the coming roundabout at Five Points, the City Commission debated the placement of royal palm trees there, because their large fronds could block the road when they fall.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2009
New book teaches children hurricane preparedness

Local children's book author Carmen Navarro-Talavera, who lives at The Oaks, in Osprey, has written a new book, 'The Ant Lucy and the Hurricane.'

  • Sarasota
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  • August 20, 2009
Young Professionals Group teams up with First Step

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group and First Step of Sarasota, Inc. joined together Saturday, Aug. 8 to 'network for the greater good.'

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  • August 20, 2009
Want to join the Youth Opera?

Placement classes for singers who plan to join the Sarasota Youth Opera will be held Aug. 26 through Aug. 28.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2009
New project offers opportunity to grow

Easter Seals Southwest Florida will receive a new greenhouse Friday, Aug. 21, with help from General Electric management trainees.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • August 20, 2009
Noise issues prompt new association formation

Struggles with bar patrons in Siesta Key Village spur one district to form a neighborhood association.

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 20, 2009
Meter plan causes confusion

The City Commission's quick vote on paid parking Monday left many, including Sarasota's parking manager, wondering exactly where it wanted meters installed.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2009
In Brief

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 20, 2009
Statue ruling questioned

Incendiary Internet postings have caused sailor-statue supporters to charge that the Public Art Committee had already decided 'Unconditional Surrender's' fate before last week's public hearing.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • August 20, 2009
Southgate post office at risk of closure

The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing the Siesta Drive branch. Rep. Vern Buchanan will meet with postal service officials tomorrow to try and save it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2009
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  • August 20, 2009
County works to scale back iguana population

Sarasota County hopes to avoid an explosive growth of the iguana population.

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