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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Easter Egg Hunt Around the Circle

St. Armands Circle's first Easter egg hunt will feature more than 3,000 eggs.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sahara

The owners of Binjara Traders and Ivory Coast are opening a third store in St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 1, 2010
Junior League hosts wine and chocolate reception

Junior League raised money for its signature project, Paint the Town Blue, with a wine and chocolate reception at Banana Republic.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
It's lights out one month early

APRIL FOOLS -- Due to the recent sighting on Longboat of a leatherback turtle, which nests earlier than loggerhead turtles, turtle-lighting season will begin one month early on April 1.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2010
OBITUARY: Samuel Chapin

Samuel Chapin, 90, was a 39-year resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2010
Garden Club's home tour bloomed

This year's event netted $1,700 more than last year's tour.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
Longboat honors a true swinger

APRIL FOOLS -- The Longboat Key Town Commission voted unanimously last week at its regular meeting to present the coveted key to Longboat to renowned golfer Tiger Woods.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 1, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Euphemia Haye Restaurant and The Haye Loft

Euphemia Haye owners D'Arcy and Chef Raymond Arpke share an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
Former mayors take matter into their own hands

APRIL FOOLS - A group of former Sarasota mayors engaged in a headstand contest March 27, at the Sarasota High School gymnasium, to compete to see who would become the next mayor.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
Art Whisperer's job goes to the dogs

APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota's Art Whisperer, who helps the city reconnect with the arts, is no longer whispering just to humans.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
Jensen takes up new hobby

APRIL FOOLS -- If you see Rex Jensen sporting some bright new jewelry, don't poke fun. Those necklaces, bracelets and anklets actually are part of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch president and CEO's new health regimen.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
Vitale changes breakfast plans

APRIL FOOLS -- Enticed by Denny's recurring free Grand Slam Breakfast offer, Lakewood Ranch resident and famed sportsman Dick Vitale has jumped off the Broken Egg bandwagon in favor of two eggs, two sausages, two bacon strips and two pancakes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 1, 2010
Fountain of youth

Sarasota resident Dora Riverol will celebrate her 100th birthday April 10.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Loren Mayo and Maria Amodio
  • March 31, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Easter EGGcitement

We asked people on Main Street about their favorite Easter traditions and memories.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 31, 2010
New Palmer Ranch fire station honors Albritton

Fire Rescue Station No. 15, in Palmer Ranch, opened March 30, with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring former Fire Chief John H. Albritton, who retired in 2001 after 35 years of public-safety service.

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