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Neighbors

Sky rides will offer unparalleled view of the area.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2011
Slice of the City

APRIL FOOLS -- Sarasota aims high to bring in sky ride; 'Seniorpalooza' set to rock Payne Park; Officers in training get some new wheels; Circus Sarasota star bridges the gap

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2011
Polo players go medieval!

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - The Sarasota Polo Club already is home to the Sport of Kings. Soon, it will become the home to the Sport of Knights as well.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2011
Creature spotted at Benderson Park

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - They're calling her Benderson Bessie.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2011
Our Town

APRIL FOOLS - Williams' dreams come crashing down; Longboat provides novel backdrop

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 1, 2011
Key license-plate cameras to reduce crime, raise funds

APRIL FOOLS -- Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle is investigating a license-plate recognition system that would give Key residents exclusive rights to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tricycle rider Freda Perrotta follows all the rules of the road, such as wearing a helmet, when she cruises down Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2011
Longboat tricycle riders want third-wheel treatment to halt

APRIL FOOLS - A new battle is pedaling its way onto Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2011
By the numbers

APRIL FOOLS - The town is currently facing a projected budget shortfall of $667,388.01 due to declining property values and skyrocketing pension costs. Fortunately, the Organizational Review Subcommittee found creative ways to cut town costs and are holding officials responsible for every penny. Here is a breakdown of how they will make up for the shortfall.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2011
In Brief

APRIL FOOLS -- Repaving to take residents down memory lane; Heat is on for Longboat volunteer firefighters; Paradise found in U.S. Census Bureau numbers

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  • News
Susie Klingeman with Henry, Eleanor, Tracy and Lily Stalza in Lilly Pulitzer
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 31, 2011
GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer and La Mariee

Models sporting fashions from Lilly Pulitzer and La Mariee stalked the runways at Bird Key Yacht Club's latest style show.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kindergartener Daron Nouri is all smiles with his mom, Rebekah, and dad, Bejan.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 31, 2011
GALLERY: Tatum Ridge Elementary School Kindergarten Roundup

Incoming kindergarten students and their parents toured their new school at Tatum Ridge Elementary School Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, March 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
General Manager Darrin Foil, founder Bill Shumate and Vice President of Operations Bill Milner represented Square 1 Burgers, which opened in the East County March 1.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2011
GALLERY: EDC Hob Nob

Severe thunderstorms and a last-minute venue change didn't keep business professionals away from an annual Hob Nob barbecue event hosted by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council. Hundreds of guests enjoyed an evening of food and drink, live entertainment and networking March 31 at the Manatee Civic Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kennedy McClain and Piper Carson hold the preschool's mural.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 31, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Perfect summer day

First Presbyterian preschoolers today painted a mural depicting their perfect summer day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2011
OBITUARY: Alfred 'Alf' Rudolph

Alfred 'Alf' Rudolph, 95, was past president of Beach Harbor Condominium Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Downtown condo owner Phil Grande is tired of the people feeding the transients in Selby Five Points Park and the lack of action from the city.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 31, 2011
Petition seeks to end homeless feedings

Downtown condo owners are making another push to rid Selby Five Points Park of the criminal element that many say has taken over the park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota’s new economic-development coordinator, Randy Welker, said one of his priorities is to find a drugstore willing to build a downtown location.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 31, 2011
Development coordinator focuses on downtown

Through a public-private partnership, the city and others created a new position to pursue bringing businesses that could revitalize the downtown area.

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