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Marnie Allen and Anthony Hartman
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  • April 7, 2011
Hob Nob

Hob Nob

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Mary Beth Bos with Don and Dana Lederer
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  • April 7, 2011
Women Helping Women Luncheon

Women Helping Women Luncheon

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Georges Lussler, Lisa Hattan and Douglas Neumann
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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob

The GSCC held its annual Hob Nob, an event the blends networking with cuisine and beverages from local organizations at Phillippi Estate Park.

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Abandoned boxcars have been left on the railroad track that goes through Shade Avenue.
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  • Robin Roy
  • April 7, 2011
BOXCAR BATTLE

Fearing they're an invitation for trouble, residents are trying to get a railroad company to move about two-dozen railcars that have been parked in between two Sarasota communities.

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Abandoned boxcars have been left on the railroad track that goes through Shade Avenue.
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  • Robin Roy
  • April 7, 2011
BOXCAR BATTLE

Fearing they're an invitation for trouble, residents are trying to get a railroad company to move about two-dozen railcars that have been parked in between two Sarasota communities.

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 7, 2011
Free garage parking extended

City commissioners will allow free parking in the Palm Avenue garage for six months. The hourly price of some downtown spaces will drop from $1 to 50 cents.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Reading garden to honor teacher

A barbecue fundraising dinner to support a memorial garden for Jeanette McKinney will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Julie Rohr Academy.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Beggars can't be choosers

He's been "begging" for at least 30 years, and that's exactly how he got his name.

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Some of the established short-term vacation rental places and hotels in Siesta Key Village.
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  • Robin Roy
  • April 7, 2011
From homes to hotels?

If a legislative bill is approved, residential areas on Sarasota's barrier islands could see single-family homes converted into short-term rental properties.

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Wade Turner, David Klos, Xavier Wooten and Maya O'Day are members of Selby Public Library's Teen Advisory Board.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 7, 2011
Selby Library to create space just for teens

The Selby Public Library will begin renovations in April on its teen center and other facility upgrades.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2011
News Briefs

Smoking ban approved for all city parks; City employees get health center

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C.J. Ramsey (the Beast) and Zach Herman (Gaston), middle, act out a fight scene while Jouse Rivera (Cogsworth), Ryan O’Dell (Lumière), Sierra Schwabach (Mrs. Potts) and Emma Slotabec (Belle) watch.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 7, 2011
Middle-school drama takes center stage

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences students will perform the musical, 'Beauty and the Beast,' at 7 p.m. April 15 and 16, at the Booker High School Auditorium.

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  • April 7, 2011
Observer offers unique content on its website

While clicking around YourObserver.com to get the latest news in your neighborhood, don't miss The Observer's daily online crossword puzzle.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Three's company

Carol-Lee Porter calls the large red-eared slider that lives in her koi pond "Turtle."

  • Sarasota
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Kevin Cooper, Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce president; Stacey McInturff, Edward Jones branch office manager; C.J. Bannister, Edward Jones managing adviser; Vern Johnson, SKCC volunteer; and Jacque Abney, Edward Jones member services manager
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2011
Business Observer - 4/7/11

Edward Jones hosts re-opening celebration; Koontz to serve two-year term on joint committee; New College to salute Sen. Bob Johnson; Tidewell Hospice to hold volunteer orientation; LPL Financial recognizes its top financial adviser

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