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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 31, 2010
Chiles takes 1 million steps for Florida's kids

Lawton "Bud" Chiles, president of the Lawton Chiles Foundation, is carrying on a family tradition of walking, by following in the footsteps of his late father, Gov. "Walkin' Lawton" Chiles, by taking 1 million steps for Florida's kids.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 31, 2010
Egg hunt draws gatherers of all ages

Pines residents joined the students of the Pines Childcare Center Thursday, March 25, for the community's annual Easter egg hunt, a spring activity for toddlers to centenarians.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 31, 2010
New airline targets SRQ

German-based Condor Airlines is considering non-stop flights between Sarasota and Frankfurt, Germany.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 30, 2010
Golden Apple funding denied

Although the Downtown Improvement District turned down a request to give the dinner theater $144,000, board members said they would help in other ways.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 30, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Libby's Cafe and Bar

Libby's Cafe and Bar Executive Chef Fran Casciato shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 29, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Gym Source

Gym Source carries a broad selection of fitness equipment and top name brands.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 29, 2010
Voters to decide business-tax exemption

An August referendum targets new businesses by offering up to a 100% property-tax exemption

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  • March 28, 2010
Sarasota Fair followers fly high

It's hard to resist those irresistible scents of funnel cakes, smoky barbecue and candied apples at the Sarasota County Fair.

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  • March 27, 2010
Archaeology buffs hit up festival

The Time Sifters Archaeology Society held its Archaeology Festival Saturday, March 27, at the Crocker Memorial Church.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 26, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Smooch a Pooch Stroll

The Southside Village Smooch a Pooch Stroll will be held Friday, March 26.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 26, 2010
City plans for loss of parking spaces

Construction will force tourists to park in spaces that downtown employees use. The employees will be encouraged to park farther away.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2010
Habitat celebrates its 25th anniversary

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota will hold a celebration this weekend in honor of its 25th anniversary at the Habitat for Humanity Restore, 2095 17th St.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2010
Osprey road expansion questioned

County commissioners back one group's request to explore keeping Tamiami Trail as four lanes instead of the six lanes that FDOT plans.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2010
Police panel quiets chief

The Sarasota police chief thought he might get to defend himself against the Police Advisory Panel's heavy criticism but was told he'd have to wait for a future meeting.

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  • March 25, 2010
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