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  • January 27, 2010
Five-year-old dog needs a home

Buddy, a 5-year-old pointer/Lab/Dalmatian mix, is in need of a good home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
Windsor donates $1,300 to Napier's

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Assisted Living recently presented a check for $1,300 to the Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary Inc.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
East County Births

The East County Observer congratulates all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer publishes birth announcements the last issue of each month.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2010
Crafters group lends expertise to comfort injured soldiers

Braden River Presbyterian Church's Lady Crafters group has adopted The Handmade Afghans Project as a focus for 2010.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2010
Ranch Animal Hospital welcomes talented pups

More than 25 four-legged friends and their owners came out to show off their talents Jan. 23, during Ranch Animal Hospital's dog-show fundraiser.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
Business Observer

Dairy Queen to celebrate grand opening on S.R. 70; Builders Association honors Neal Communities; and Lakewood Ranch Real Estate off to solid start.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 26, 2010
Obituary: Sue Vaught

Tiny's of Longboat Key owner Sue Vaught died at 61.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 22, 2010
10 cold stunned turtles released in Collier County

The turtles were treated at Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital during the last two-and-a-half weeks.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 21, 2010
Wagner Realty announces new LBK branch manager, agents

The company decided to partially merge the staffs of its Longboat Key and West Manatee offices.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 21, 2010
Middle schools celebrate reading with family literacy nights

Middle schools throughout Sarasota County will hold events Jan. 28 that are designed to bring families together to celebrate the love of reading.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 21, 2010
Yellow Strawberry to hold Haiti benefit

Hairstylists at Yellow Strawberry hair salon are donating their time starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at 2345 Bee Ridge Road, for free haircuts in exchange for a donation to the Restoration Haiti charity fund.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • January 21, 2010
Trader Vic's Island Grill hosts VIP party

Trader Vic's Island Grill held its grand opening Monday, Jan. 18.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 21, 2010
Cat's meow

These girls were a hit all right. With teased manes and faux-fur body-suits, Caitlyn Colleran, Nicole Viccora and Erin Colleran waved drivers into The Cat Depot Jan. 16 and Jan. 17 for its grand opening. A total of 17 cats were adopted over the weekend with 1,000 people attending. Visitors went home with either raffle prizes, free cat toys or a new furry friend.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • January 21, 2010
Pine View junior captures High School Idol 6 title

Kaitlyn Terpstra, a junior at Pine View, captured the title of High School Idol 6 with her renditions of 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend' and 'Top Of The World.'

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • January 21, 2010
Tie the knot on water

A floating Chapel on the Bay is being launched in Sarasota and is the only vessel of its kind in the United States.

  • Sarasota
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