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  • Robin Roy
  • March 1, 2010
Commission to vote on $26,000 in grants

The city grants will pay for items such as neighborhood celebrations, identification signs, light-pole banners and newsletters.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 26, 2010
Deputies: Drunk thief wanted to redecorate

While drunk, a man spotted some patio furniture he "thought would be cool" for his friend's Siesta Key apartment.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Sparks fly as city hires new auditor and clerk

Pamela Nadalini was named the first black city auditor and clerk and first female charter official in Sarasota's history, but not before a bit of testiness arose from the City Commission and the audience.

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  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Buchanan to address City Commission

Rep. Vern Buchanan will appear at a Sarasota City Commission meeting for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government can help the city.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Pines residents celebrate a century

Pines of Sarasota residents who have marked their 100th birthday gathered for a tea party with their families and members of the community Friday, Feb. 19, at the Veranda Skilled Nursing Facility.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Asian culture fest features lion dance

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will hosts its fifth annual Asian Cultural Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Columbia alumni trek to Circus Sarasota's Big Top

The Columbia University Alumni Club of Sarasota hosted its first group outing to Circus Sarasota Saturday, Feb. 20.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Cardinal Mooney students take top prizes at contest

The Bay Breeze Rotary Club of Sarasota recently invited four Cardinal Mooney High School Advanced Placement Literature students to participate in the Rotary International Four-Way Speech Contest.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Bioterrorism drill tests hospitals' preparedness

Local hospitals and public-health officials tested their ability to respond to a bioterrorist attack involving deliberate and widespread salmonella poisoning in Sarasota County Friday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Projects to impact downtown

The city is squeezing five major construction and improvement projects, which take place within two blocks of each other, into eight months.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Permanent police panel considered

At its next meeting, the Police Advisory Panel will discuss recommending a permanent version of the panel that would examine complaints against the police department.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Photo leads to election inquiry

Opponents of the school-tax referendum were sent a photo they say shows a school employee handing out pro-referendum material. But when they tried to file a formal complaint, they got the runaround.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
News Briefs 02.25.10

The creator of the Osprey Beautification Association and its only president is stepping down after 10 years.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Downtown Sarasota farmers market eyes new changes

From a street covering to keep customers cool, to Saturday morning jazz concerts, the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market is instituting improvements it hopes will draw more people.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 25, 2010
SWEET GIG: Knit, stitch and hook

A Good Yarn is Sarasota's newest creative venue perfect for everything knitting-related.

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