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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 7, 2009
Obituary: Morton Goodman

Morton Goodman, 85, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Rockville Centre, N.Y., died May 3.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2009
Ranch Lightning finish undefeated season

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning youth lacrosse team completed an undefeated season for the first time in the program's six-year history.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2009
Rosedale announces Women on Course

Rosedale Golf and Country Club’s Head Golf Professional and PGA Master Professional Mike Clayton has announced a new golf instruction course for women.

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  • May 7, 2009
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  • May 7, 2009
Our View: Taxing cigs won't cure a thing

America's do-gooders love to bash and villify the smokers.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • May 7, 2009
Sarasota Orchestra: Dvorak - Lost in America

The Sarasota Orchestra must be commended for its innovative programming and trendsetting initiative.

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  • May 7, 2009
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  • May 7, 2009
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  • May 7, 2009
Tricks of the trade

The city of Sarasota's parking-enforcement supervisor warns against drivers attempting illegal parking practices.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2009
Re-Vital revs up SMJF's Israel Independence Day celebration

More than 250 community members attended the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation's celebration of Yom HaZikaron, Israel Remembrance Day, and Yom HaAtma'ut, Israel Independence Day, Sunday, April 26.

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  • May 7, 2009
Season's first turtle nest spotted

Casey Key can lay claim to the first sea-turtle nest of the season in Sarasota County.

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  • May 7, 2009
New best friends monkey around

Spider monkeys Willie and Bonnie bonded instantly. After each suffered the loss of a cage mate, both monkeys needed a new friend. Willie moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Gatorama, in Palmdale.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 7, 2009
Transient crime plummets

Sarasota police credit their zero-tolerance policy for a 49% decline in transient crime.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 7, 2009
Five Points limits denied

Residents asked for tighter restrictions in their 'front yard,' including shorter hours and a smoking ban.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2009
Court tosses arena appeal

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is the sole owner of the unfinished hockey arena.

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