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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 7, 2010
Sarasota libraries honor national week

Sarasota County's eight public libraries will present a variety of fun and educational activities and programs for all ages from April 11 through April 17 during National Library Week.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 7, 2010
The Beach Boys take Project Green Machine for a spin

Mike Love, of The Beach Boys, hitched a ride in Project Green Machine, Sarasota's first retrofitted electric car, before his concert Tuesday, April 6, at the Van Wezel.

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  • Maria Amodio
  • April 7, 2010
Man on the Street: Main Street construction

The Observer asked some of the businesses on Main Street how they're going to be affected by the upcoming construction for a waterline replacement, which will shut down the 1300 block of Main Street during the month of June.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 7, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Fruitville Elementary

Fruitville Elementary playwrights presented a collection of short plays called 'Writing from the Heart' Wednesday, April 7.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • April 7, 2010
City auditor, clerk to get raise

Pamela Nadelini will see her annual salary go from $75,000 to $135,000.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Turtle supporters race down Siesta Key beach

Mote Marine held its Run for the Turtles Saturday, April 3, at Siesta Key Beach. More than 1,000 joggers and walkers turned out for the event.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Fidelity tournament gets into the swing next week

The Fidelity Investments Senior Doubles tournament, which takes place Thursday, April 15 through Sunday, April 18, at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • April 6, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cosimo's Too

Cosimo's Too owners John and Susie Ganley share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 6, 2010
Commission strengthens greenspace policy

Commissioner Terry Turner felt the proposed wording didn't favor greenspace enough, and he had it reworded to say greenspace is preferred over hardscape.

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 5, 2010
Commission to vote on new greenspace policy

A volunteer committee reworded the policy to say that greenspace is "generally preferred over hardscape."

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Easter Fest

Easter Fest will be held from 12 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 4, at Payne Park.

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  • Robin Roy
  • April 2, 2010
Palmer Ranch park design unveiled

Palmer Ranch Holdings owner Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donated the 82 acres to the county as a conservation easement.

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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sahara

The owners of Binjara Traders and Ivory Coast are opening a third store in St. Armands.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 1, 2010
Junior League hosts wine and chocolate reception

Junior League raised money for its signature project, Paint the Town Blue, with a wine and chocolate reception at Banana Republic.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • April 1, 2010
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