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  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 17, 2009
Man on the street: Secret Sarasota

We asked, and you told us: What is the best-kept secret in Sarasota?

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  • Neighbors
  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 17, 2009
Man on the street: On call

We asked Longboaters if they were in favor of cell-phone towers being placed on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 17, 2009
Photo of the day: Hidden beauty

This yellow hibiscus can be found at Joan M. Durante Park, 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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  • July 17, 2009
Mote treats rare sea turtle that swallowed balloon

A Kemp's ridley turtle was found in distress Tuesday, July 14, on south Lido Beach, after it had swallowed a balloon.

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  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 16, 2009
Man on the street: doggie dining

We hit the streets in the Hillview area and Main Street to ask one question: Are you in favor of the doggie-dining ordinance.

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  • July 16, 2009
Sarasota residents celebrate graduation

Cadet Adam Davidson DeMarco, above, graduated Saturday, May 23, from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 15, 2009
Man on the street: Larger than life

We polled passerby near the "Unconditional Surrender" statue on Sarasota's bayfront and asked one question: Should the statue stay on the bayfront or be moved to a less public space?

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 15, 2009
New spa to open in Whitney Beach Plaza

Longboat Body Retreat is set to open Tuesday, July 21 and will offer services such as facials, massages and body treatments.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 15, 2009
Obituary: Lawrence Grant

Lawrence Grant, 69, of Tampa and formerly of Longboat Key, died July 11.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 15, 2009
Photo of the day: Curb appeal

Old Heidelberg, the European pastry shop on State Street, was spotted getting a facial this afternoon.

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  • July 15, 2009
Artist installs Belfast sculpture

East County artist Malcolm Robertson installed his newest sculpture in Belfast last week.

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  • July 15, 2009
Wedding bells are ringing!

Ranch residents Harmony Elizabeth Holland and Matthew David Bertrand were married June 26.

  • East County
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  • July 15, 2009
Weather

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  • By Donna Swan
  • July 15, 2009
Deal us in: A simple play

South refused to be preempted out of action by West's four-heart bid. South had no problem reopening by bidding four spades, despite the fact that he held only eight working points.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Molly Schechter
  • July 15, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Yankees' doc talks his passion: tennis

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