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  • Michael Eng
  • July 21, 2010
Business Observer 07.22.10

Kathy Sharpe Herbst has joined the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Florida Suncoast Chapter, as the new development coordinator.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • July 21, 2010
Deal Us in: Double, rebid or pass?

South bid one diamond, and West made a weak jump overcall of two hearts. What should South bid when North and East have passed?

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 20, 2010
Mote's Waldo returns to Florida Keys

The robot was deployed Monday to gather information about oil impact.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 20, 2010
P&Z e-mail spat ensues

The chairwoman of the Planning and Zoning Board and one of its planning board members disagreed in town e-mails Tuesday.

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  • By Sue Seiter
  • July 20, 2010
Peace members enjoy kayaking trip

A women's fellowship group at Peace Presbyterian Church recently enjoyed a day kayaking on Sarasota Bay.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 19, 2010
Sarasota County schedules paving meeting

The other half of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved in August. The project will be completed in February 2011.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 19, 2010
City makes police panel recommendation

Commissioners could adopt the measures suggested by the Police Advisory Panel to improve the Sarasota Police Department.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Posh on Palm

Posh on Palm is a cottage-style boutique that specializes in shabby chic home decor, French furniture and soaps, vintage linens, clothing and flea market finds.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 16, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: George Steinbrenner

East County Little League players, coaches and parents share their thoughts on the recent death of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2010
IPOC challenges code amendments

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition has challenged seven code changes proposed by the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Roy
  • July 16, 2010
Inmate death investigation nears close

Preliminary findings show the July 9 death of a Sarasota County Jail inmate was due to natural causes.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2010
Islander Club groins hold sand (VIDEO)

The two permeable, adjustable-type groins built behind The Islander Club are home to birds and fishermen.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2010
Key Club pledges $100,000 to Operation Condor

The commitment is meant to encourage Condor Air to offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Sarasota.

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  • Michael Eng
  • July 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Jambalaya Bayou Blast

The event, which will feature a Louisiana-style buffet, will raise money to help seabirds affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2010
Central Park opens this weekend

The 360-acre community will have about 800 homes when completed.

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