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  • July 8, 2009
Sarasota County's first turtle hatches

Sarasota County's first turtle nest of the season hatched Tuesday, June 30, on Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2009
Boats on display at St. Armands Circle

The eighth annual St. Armands Fourth of July boat show took place Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, at St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 6, 2009
Siesta Key's new vision reaches fruition

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, July 6 marked the completion of a streetscape beautification project that has given Siesta Key Village a new look.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 3, 2009
Meadows displays its patriotism

The Meadows Country Club held a flag-raising ceremony at its new cell tower July 3.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 2, 2009
Photo of the day: Delivering love

This vibrant mailbox sits in the front yard of a Siesta Key resident's house that is full of love.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2009
Rotary Clubs give the gift of play

Oak Park School held a dedication ceremony Tuesday, June 30 for new playground equipment provided by six area Rotary Clubs.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2009
Obituary: Donald James Roosa

Donald James Roosa, 80, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Lansing, Mich., died June 27.

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  • July 1, 2009
Weather

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  • By Donna Swan
  • July 1, 2009
Deal Us In: Correct play

Deal Us In: Correct play

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2009
Scoreboard

Scoreboard

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  • July 1, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain
  • July 1, 2009
Beach Residence condo sells for $2.18 million

Two weeks after the keys' season high of 17 recorded-realty sales, the keys' market dropped back to 11 transactions the second week of June and seven the third week.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2009
FFA students explore nature

Nolan Middle FFA chapter members returned recently from the Florida Outdoor Adventure Camp at the FFA Leadership Training Center in Haines City.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2009
Sunflower reaches for the sky

If you've driven along Dove Trail in GreyHawk Landing recently, you may have seen an interesting sight.

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