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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2010
Man missing off Longboat Key

The U.S. Coast Guard is handling a search for a man who fell off a commercial fishing boat 10 miles off Longboat Key's shores.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Circle Summer Sidewalk Sale and Ninth Annual Craft Festival

The Craft Festival and Summer Sidewalk sale will offer something for everyone.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 11, 2010
Matthews rescue opens Saturday

The Justin Matthews Wildlife Educational Center will open June 12.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 11, 2010
Main Street construction completed early

The installation of an underground waterline was supposed to be a monthlong project. Crews began wrapping up their work today - 19 days early.

  • Sarasota
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  • Maria Amodio
  • June 11, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Longboat Limousine

Whether you're looking for a ride to the airport or a snorkeling excursion, Longboat Limousine has the ride for you.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2010
Moving On Up

Kiddie Academy celebrated the Class of 2010 during its VPK Moving Up Ceremony June 9. Surrounded by teachers, family and friends, 48 graduates donned caps and gowns and made their way across the stage to receive their diplomas. Following the ceremony, which included special programs by each of the three VPK classes, the students celebrated their achievements with cake and juice.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2010
Group spurs incorporation debate

Nearly 200 people attended a presentation about why the Friends of Lakewood Ranch group opposes incorporation.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 10, 2010
Longboat Island Chapel holds hurricane seminar

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi and Police Chief Al Hogle spoke at the event.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Maria Amodio
  • June 10, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Blue Dolphin Cafe

The Blue Dolphin Cafe on Longboat Key shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 10, 2010
Town seeks oil protection for Sister Keys (VIDEO)

The town of Longboat Key is working to create its own oil contamination plan to keep the bay and nearby barrier islands safe from oil.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: The Economy

East County business professionals from the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance rate our current economic situation.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 10, 2010
Sour note

With a 94% jump in costs, the Sarasota Orchestra asked the city to reduce the Van Wezel's rates. City officials say the increase cuts taxpayer subsidies.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 10, 2010
Commission makes economic predictions

Faced with having to trim at least $5 million from next year's budget, the city manager asks the commission to predict the city's future.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 10, 2010
Atkins: Park plan is anti-homeless

The vice mayor criticized an effort to revitalize Five Points Park and attract more activity there, calling it an attempt to move the homeless out of downtown.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 10, 2010
Conference to preserve downtown history

Founded by two downtown groups, SemCon 2010 hopes to gain economic benefits from the Downtown Sarasota Historic District.

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