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Marsha Panuche chose her dog, Donte, as the namesake for the upscale dog-care facility Donte's Den.
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 3, 2011
Pet project

With no family or children to whom they can will their money, a Bird Key couple is banking their entire legacy on a one-of-a-kind facility for dogs.

  • Sarasota
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JFCS CEO Rose Chapman with the agency's Senior Outreach Service group. Back row: Charles Kaye, Rose Chapman and Elaine Mattera. Front row: Enid Ellman, Saundra Singer, Bernard Rothschild and Nell Coonrod.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 3, 2011
JFCS celebrates 25 years

Jewish Family and Children's Services of Sarsasota-Manatee is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.

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Chef Larry Barrett serves tea to Laura Raines.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 3, 2011
Steeped in tradition

Simply Gourmet Caterers is hosting royal English tea parties during the month of February at the Powel Crosley Estate.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 3, 2011
News Briefs

Seventeen arrests made in prostitution stings; Economist predicts recovery this year; Orioles and the county to promote reading

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Approximately 175 people attended the annual Casey Key Association meeting Jan. 27.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2011
Sparks fly during Casey Key power line discussion

Should Casey Key bury its power lines? Or should the island bury the proposed underground utilities project that has been discussed on and off for nearly a decade?

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 3, 2011
Charter Review Committee rejects elected-mayor idea

The city's Charter Review Committee voted down a suggestion to recommend for a fourth time a directly elected-mayor proposal appear on the ballot.

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Built in 1926 by Charles Ringling, College Hall is the signature building on the New College campus.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 3, 2011
Collegiate Celebration

A look back at the first 50 years in New College of Florida's history.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 3, 2011
Siesta Key pipe may carry runoff into Gulf

Hoping to eliminate Siesta Key Beach closures due to high bacteria counts, the county has two options to remedy the problem. One Key neighborhood is against one of the solutions.

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L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 3, 2011
Cinderellas in hot pursuit of local fairy godmothers

L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.

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Tracy Seider has served as president of the Sarasota Ballet Association and is past president of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 2, 2011
SCOPE elects new chair

SCOPE, a local organization committed to community engagement, has named Tracy Seider as its chair.

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The Butterfly Effect features eco-friendly skincare, custom-blended mineral makeup and fashion accessories.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 2, 2011
UPDATE: Butterfly Effect launches new online store

Shayna Teicher, owner of the Butterfly Effect, today announced the opening of her online store and 15% off each first purchase for YourObserver.com readers.

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Teaching assistant Jasmine Dieu-Seul hopped with Jaden Scott, 1, in her arms.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2011
Goddard kids hop for a cause (VIDEO)

Children at The Goddard School in Lakewood Ranch hopped for a good cause Feb. 2 during the school's second annual Hop-A-Thon benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. With the support of Goddard families, the school already has raised more than $2,300 for the cause.

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Andrew Bers has received Sarasota Magazine's Five Star in Best Satisfaction Award for five consecutive years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 2, 2011
Re/Max Alliance Group opens Longboat office

Andrew Bers and Robbie Petsinger are among the first agents to join the new location.

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Advertising for the Longboat Key trolley route will be discussed at a meeting Friday, Feb. 4.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 2, 2011
Town schedules trolley meeting

The town will host a transit meeting at Town Hall Friday, Feb. 4, to discuss the town's island trolley/bus route.

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The Charter Review Committee recommended City Hall keep its current form of government.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 2, 2011
Committee rejects elected-mayor proposal

By a 7-3 vote, Charter Review Committee members decided not to change the city's form of government.

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