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  • May 5, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Mother's Day

The Observer asked how people are honoring their mothers and what makes their mom special.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 4, 2010
City proclaims Heidi Godman day

City commissioners honor the television anchor after her 22-year career at ABC 7 came to a close.

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  • By Maureen Flaherty
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player Todd Williams visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams kicked off a recent homeless box retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 3, 2010
New police headquarters needs more money

More than $3 million is expected to be added to the construction cost for the police building, but the entire project will still be under budget.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 30, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Giving Hunger the Blues

Giving Hunger the Blues will feature dance demos, martial arts, games and activities while raising money and awareness for hunger.

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 30, 2010
Selby Foundation awards $1 million in grants

Twenty-eight local organizations were awarded funds ranging from $14,396 to $50,000. Twelve received the most top award.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 29, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus

Students in Rolf Hanson's fifth-grade physical science class used spoons, tuning forks, mallets and salt to learn about sound waves.

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  • April 29, 2010
Italian Republic knights local resident

Having recently been bestowed knighthood by the Italian Republic, the Sarasota Sister City of Treviso, Italy, honored Cavallere Richard Storm with a luncheon Wednesday, April 21, at Mattison's 41.

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  • April 29, 2010
Foundation offers 'smile' wristbands

As part of its first fundraiser, the Alton Thomas Yung Foundation will be offering "What Would Alton Do" wristbands in Pine View School colors with WWAD on one side and 'SMILE' on the other.

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  • April 29, 2010
Sarasota Observer reader wins 'mother' of all contests

The votes are in - more than 15,000 total - and the winners of the YourObserver.com Mother-Daughter Lookalike contest have been named.

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  • April 29, 2010
Siesta Fiesta draws crafty crowd

Siesta Key Village transformed into an artful showcase April 24 and 25, as shoppers perused 250 of the nation's most talented artists and crafters who displayed life-size sculptures, handmade jewelry and paintings, photography and ceramics.

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  • April 29, 2010
'Biggest Loser Sarasota' contestants tighten their belts, winner drops over 50 pounds

It took diet, nutrition and exercise under the guidance of certified personal trainer Patti Linn Stanley, but the 13 contestants who underwent the first "Biggest Loser Sarasota" program shed between 7.5 and 20 percent of their body weight.

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 29, 2010
'Racism fuels Newtown perception'

An adviser to the Police Advisory Panel believes if Newtown residents believe whites think they are criminals, they wonder why they should obey the law.

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 29, 2010
Retailers clamor for new downtown garage location

With so much interest in the retail section of the Palm Avenue parking garage, the city may increase the space by 33%.

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 29, 2010
Road closure could hurt businesses

Construction of a new drug store in the Southbay Shopping Center has led to the permanent closure of road that residents in the Southbay community used to access the shopping center.

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