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Sarasota

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Worship Services

Passover and Easter Services

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
News Briefs

Short-term rental bill compromise reached; Meters to be installed by month's end; Teen-driver challenge open for registration

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy rendering Improvements include upgraded landscaping, lighting at night and signage around the exterior of the Visitors Center and the property’s Tamiami Trail frontage.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 14, 2011
Historic Spanish Point renovations planned

The front entrance of a house often sets the tone for the entire property. The board of directors at Historic Spanish Point views its nationally registered historic site and Visitors Center the same way.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Herald-Tribune editor responds to column; Private landlords not answer for poor; The Observer provides an 'open door' to the community

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Cops Corner

April 5, 5:02 p.m. -- 1300 block of First Street. Animal Problem. A caller reported seeing several cats alone inside a parked SUV with its windows rolled up.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The home at 3333 Higel Ave., on Siesta Key, has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,974 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 14, 2011
A home on Casey Key sells for $1.7 million

A home on Casey Key tops all real-estate transactions from March 28 to April 1.

  • Sarasota
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Buck Lavender submitted this sunset photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Lavender Landscape

Buck Lavender submitted this sunset photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.

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Melissa Bartalos, Whitney Prewitt and Melissa Mellert
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale Celebration

Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale Celebration

  • Black Tie
Dave and Kate Shaver with honoree Dick Vitale and his wife, Lorraine
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Celebration of Hope Dinner

Celebration of Hope Dinner

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Judith Bell and Diane Smoler
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Reach Out Recovery Awards Celebration Dinner

Reach Out Recovery Awards Celebration Dinner

  • Black Tie
Julie Delaney and B.J. Creighton
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Giving Matters Luncheon featuring Barbara Metzler

Giving Matters Luncheon featuring Barbara Metzler

  • Black Tie
Monica Cubillos and Chantal Varon received some stellar "relationship advice" from Shaun Greenspan's booth, which he used to promote his film.
  • By Linnet Berna
  • April 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The doctor is in!

Shaun Greenspan's short film "The Break Up" is playing this week during the Sarasota Film Festival, at Hollywood 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Linnet Berna
  • April 13, 2011
Calling all pizza-holics

If you're a fan of pizza, this eating contest is for you.

  • Sarasota
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Those who adopt a pet during the adopt-a-thon will receive free pet food, treats and other essentials.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 13, 2011
Animal Services hosts adopt-a-thon

Prospective pet owners can adopt dogs and cats at reduced rates.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Donna Swan
  • April 13, 2011
Deal Us In

Negative double leads to a heart suit

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