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  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 17, 2009
Man on the street: On call

We asked Longboaters if they were in favor of cell-phone towers being placed on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2009
Sarasota YMCA names new president/CEO

Paul Smith, from Kansas City, Mo., will begin his new position as president/CEO Sept. 1. Former President/CEO Carl Weinrich retired June 30 after 34 years.

  • Sarasota
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  • July 17, 2009
Car burglars hit River Club

Burglars broke into five cars on Pine Valley Street in River Club last night.

  • East County
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  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 17, 2009
Photo of the day: Hidden beauty

This yellow hibiscus can be found at Joan M. Durante Park, 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2009
Mote treats rare sea turtle that swallowed balloon

A Kemp's ridley turtle was found in distress Tuesday, July 14, on south Lido Beach, after it had swallowed a balloon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 17, 2009
Manatee East wins second district crown

The Manatee East Little League 10-and-11-year-old All-Star team won the district title after defeating Braden River Little League 8-4 July 17 in game two of the best-of-three series.

  • East County
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  • July 17, 2009
Three injured in hit-and-run crash

Florida Highway Patrol investigators are searching for vehicle that fled the scene of an early morning crash at Interstate 75 and State Road 64.

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  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 16, 2009
Man on the street: doggie dining

We hit the streets in the Hillview area and Main Street to ask one question: Are you in favor of the doggie-dining ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 16, 2009
Judge orders Morgans' arrest

The Sarasota couple accused of running a Ponzi scheme did not show up for a contempt of court hearing Thursday, and a warrant was issued for their arrest.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2009
Public Tennis Center project begins

Tennis courts at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center are still in use for members while construction of a new pro shop gets underway.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 16, 2009
Siesta Key condo sells for $1.8 million

A condominium in Crescent Siesta Key tops all sales in this week's real-estate transactions.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2009
Cops Corner

A person reported a man knocked on his door and said he was an Army Ranger and needed a ride. When the person closed the door, the man started yelling and eventually left.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Wayne Vert thinks a roundabout story headline put them in a negative light.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Denise Kowal
  • July 16, 2009
My View: Don't surrender - reject 'U-C' statue

Sarasotans should not let their emotions for the famous WWII photograph blackmail their principles for integrity.

  • East County
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  • July 16, 2009
Ranch Main opens eateries to doggie dining

Lakewood Ranch Main Street, restaurants and cafes will be offering special incentives to diners who bring their dogs to eat in the outside patio dining areas at Dining with Dogs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. tonight.

  • East County
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