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  • May 21, 2009
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Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 21, 2009
City hopes for millions from stimulus

The city of Sarasota has applied for about three-dozen grants funded by the Obama Administration's stimulus package. The city has already been approved for $1.9 million.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 21, 2009
Stadium uncertainty could prove costly

Because the city is unsure what will happen to Ed Smith Stadium, it has had to turn away an estimated $6 million in youth, high school and college baseball tournaments.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 21, 2009
Neighbors get own roundabout

The Alta Vista neighborhood requested the city build a roundabout to cure a longtime speeding problem.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 21, 2009
Marketable value

The Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center is the company's oldest operating store. It will move to a new location in late 2010.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2009
Big trucks occupy huge parking space in Sarasota

Sarasota Parks Commission held its annual Big Truck Day Saturday, May 16, at Phillippi Creek Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2009
This pizza doesn't cost a lot of dough

To mark its 10th anniversary of baking hot, heavenly pizzas in Gulf Gate, Rico's Pizzeria will hold a weeklong celebration beginning Monday, May 25.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2009
It's Read (online) everywhere

We love it - one of our readers has taken the prompting to 'get creative' with It's Read Everywhere photos to the next level.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2009
Cops' Corner 05.21.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2009
Wellness Community cancels fundraiser

The fundraising event for The Wellness Community's Building Home campaign scheduled for tonight in Lakewood Ranch has been canceled.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2009
Swan lake

Swans Henry and Vickie welcomed their five, new cygnets to the Longboat Key swan family April 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • May 20, 2009
Deal US In: The king is not always guarded

Deal US In: The king is not always guarded

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2009
Key camp options heat up for summer

School's out for summer, and that means it's time for kids to head to summer camp. Luckily, campers have options on Longboat Key and City Island to stay cool and have fun. Here's a look at local summer-camp options.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • May 20, 2009
Fitness routine gets personal

Aerobic grandma tells how she keeps in shape

  • Longboat Key
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  • May 20, 2009
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