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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 25, 2010
Sarasota: Cherokee Park home sells for $1.8 million

A home in Cherokee Park tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Feb. 23 to March 2.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2010
Cops Corner

Low rider A utility worker called police to say that he was following an elderly driver, who had two flat tires on the driver's side of his car. The worker tried unsuccessfully to get the man to stop, so, instead, he put on his hazard lights and followed the man down the street. They were going 20 miles an hour down Tuttle Avenue.

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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 25, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Hemingway's

Hemingway's Retreat co-owner Perry Tennell shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 24, 2010
Man on the Street: March Madness

We asked people at Bayfront Park who they're rooting for in the NCAA championships.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 24, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Students in Kate Valach's newspaper club, which started in September 2009, give The Observer their take on what it's like to publish a school newspaper.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • March 24, 2010
Mattison's catches Google fever

The downtown restaurant is renamed Mattison's Google Grille as it hosts this evening's Google Island pep rally.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 23, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Morel

Morel restaurant's Executive Chef Fredy Mayer shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 23, 2010
UPDATE: DID ready to decline Golden Apple loan

Although it is not expected to make an official decision until next week, the Downtown Improvement District appears to be leaning against giving the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre a $144,000 loan.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 22, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Say It With Stitches

Say It With Stitches specializes in monogrammed clothing and corporate logo-wear, but also carries custom-made silk wraps and jackets, embroidered needlepoint and baby items.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 20, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Sarasota County Fair, Cracker Land

The Sarasota County Fair will take place March 19-28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo and Robin Roy
  • March 19, 2010
Principal Dragon circles back to his roots

Principal Steve Dragon will become Southside Elementary School's new principal in July.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: District dance showcase

Manatee County middle and high school dance teams will perform tonight at the State College of Florida's Neel Auditorium.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Influence

Influence boutique in St. Armands offers a variety of designers to suit every style, from hip and trendy to conservative.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 19, 2010
Church breaks ground on new rectory

St. Jude Church held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new rectory Friday, March 19. The building, designed by architect George Palermo, will house the three priests at St. Jude.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 18, 2010
Bar fight leads to attempted murder charge

A sheriff's deputy is caught from behind and placed in a choke hold while he escorted one of the fighters out of a Gulf Gate bar.

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