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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
Business Observer

ScoopDaddy's opens in University Park; Longboat Publix to host centuries-old ceremony

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Joe Griffith became a state certified fire investigator about three years ago.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2011
Firefighter launches Lakewood business

East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Joe Griffith will provide classes and certifications for firefighters and others from his new venture in Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Joe Griffith currently is finishing his fire science engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joe Griffith

East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Joe Griffith recently opened his new safety and health training and consulting business on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Business Observer 02.17.11

O'Brien Family Farms celebrated its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 12, at the farm, 16505 S.R. 64 E.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Scoreboard

Check out the latest bridge and golf scores.

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Green
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: David Green

David Green has been playing tennis competitively for about 10 years and plays often - rain or shine.

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 16, 2011
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: In sync

Marilyn and Andy Vandermeer try out their kayak for the first time Monday, Feb. 14, on the bay near Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • February 16, 2011
Deal Us In

How to secure a difficult win

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  • February 16, 2011
News Briefs 02.17.11

Design work on the future Fort Hamer Bridge will be halted as engineers reexamine an environmental study for the project.

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Elenor Maxheim: "My style is pretty traditional, but I like a little flair, too."
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2011
Group to host incorporation presentation

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Study Group will present about the potential incorporation of Lakewood Ranch and take resident questions during a forum Wednesday night.

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Bicyclists are upset that the Florida Department of Transportation is willing to remove some of these signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 15, 2011
Sign debate disrupts committee meeting

Bicyclists upset with a potential reduction in bicycle signs claimed they weren't involved in the process at a meeting Tuesday morning.

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Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba Commodore Jose Escrich with former Sarasota Yacht Club Commodore Kay Goodman
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2011
Sarasota-Havana Regatta appears unlikely

Organizers have not gotten approval for travel to Cuba from the U.S. State Department.

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The city would prefer to see a hotel built on the empty space north of the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 15, 2011
Developers seek 'hotel' site

City commissioner will be asked to approve the start of negotiations with companies wanting to build next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.

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300 couples kiss after renewing their vows to one another at the Say I Do, Again ceremony, Monday, Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2011
GALLERY: Couples renew their vows on Valentine's Day

Over 300 couples participated in this year's Say I Do, Again ceremony, Monday, Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.

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