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  • 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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  • 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.

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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.

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

Deal US In: The king is not always guarded

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

Aerobic grandma tells how she keeps in shape

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2009
Scoreboard

Scoreboard

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 20, 2009
A Package Deal

Eric Baird has constantly pushed himself to do better at what is now his $26 million packaging and shipping company. The next push: $100 million in annual revenues by 2012.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

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  • By Ken Chetlain
  • May 20, 2009
Lido Beach home sells for $2.15 million

A 51-year-old north Lido Beach home at 160 Whittier Drive has been sold to Lido Key LLC, c/o Florida Venture Partners LLC, of Sarasota, for $2.15 million. The sellers were Denise and David Matthys.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2009
Restaurant Review: A world of choices at Aqua

If first impressions are important, good real estate is a real asset for a restaurant.

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  • June LeBell
  • May 20, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Across America!'

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Across America!'

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