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Nate Benderson last month with Deb Millman, former executive director of the Honor Animal Rescue Ranch in East Manatee.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2012
Our View: An American classic

If you wanted to create the national poster symbolizing what America used to be and is supposed to be, the late Nate Benderson should be its model.

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • April 11, 2012
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2012
April 10: Daily Headlines Video

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Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance to allow adopted Critical Area Plans (CAPs) to establish a maximum height and minimum setback on barrier islands.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2012
County to discuss beach accesses Wednesday

Sarasota County commissioners meet this week to discuss modifications to Siesta Bay beach access 12.

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More than 25 specialty camps are scheduled throughout the summer and allow the opportunity to focus on a favorite activity or try something different.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2012
Sarasota County camp registration begins

New specialty camps offered this year include Beach Volleyball Camp, Bricks 4 Kidz Camp, Fishing Camp, Sand Sculpture Camp, Skateboard Camp and Surf and Paddle Camp.

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New business owners and service providers are offered a one-time opportunity to receive a complimentary news release from the city announcing their newly opened business.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2012
New business comes to Sarasota

The city of Sarasota has welcomed a company called Southwest Solutions to Fruitville Road.

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Barbecued chicken recipe, with sweet potatoes and grilled vegetable skewers topped with a spicy papaya sauce.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 10, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Kevin Dawson

Sarasota chef Kevin Dawson has prepared food for concerts and music festivals, and he can often be found behind the grill at various downtown events.

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Muriel Hendricks and Marjorie Rosenthal
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Passover Seder

An estimated 255 people were in attendance as Temple Emanu-El celebrated the start of Passover Friday, March 6. All generations were represented at the Seder, where Rabbi Brenner Glickman reminded guests of the importance of family before beginning the ceremony.

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Grace and Anna Ourednik
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trinity United Methodist Church Egg Hunt

Families celebrate Easter at Trinity United Methodist Church Children and their parents celebrated Easter in style Saturday, April 7, at Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition to an egg hunt, guests enjoyed a magic show and photo opportunities with the Easter bunny.

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Aviana Garrison
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Children's Garden Easter Egg Hunt

Families celebrated Easter at the Sarasota Children's Garden's by searching for the nearly 1600 eggs hidden throughout the garden. Children climbed, crawled and explored the grounds in search of eggs. Blake Fagan found the golden egg, which earned him a gardening basket.

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  • April 9, 2012
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Summer camp programs are offered over 11 weeks for children entering grades 1 through 9.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 9, 2012
Sarasota County camp registration begins

New specialty camps offered this year include Beach Volleyball Camp, Bricks 4 Kidz Camp, Fishing Camp, Sand Sculpture Camp, Skateboard Camp and Surf and Paddle Camp.

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Yoshihito Nishioka was the winner of the wild card tournament.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Open Wild Card Tournament

The Sarasota Bath and Racquet Club held the Sarasota Open Wild Card Tournament April 6 - 8. There were 29 players in the three-day tournament. The winner of the wild card was 16-year-old Yoshihito Nishioka.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Southwest Solutions recently received a welcome package from the city of Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 9, 2012
City offers 'Succed in Sarasota' welcome package

New business owners and service providers are offered a one-time opportunity to receive a complimentary news release from the city announcing their newly opened business.

  • Sarasota
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Pat Bass and Diana Crowley
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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange Anniversary Party

The Woman's Exchange celebrated its 50th anniversary with live music by Jazz Juvenocracy, cocktails and a raffle.

  • Sarasota
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