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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 10, 2009
Heavy metal

Driving east of I-75, just after Proctor and Clark roads merge, the Observer spotted this and several other freestanding abstract sculptures sunbathing in a front lawn.

  • Sarasota
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 9, 2009
Harbor Acres home sells for $1.9 million

A home on Flower Drive tops all sales in this week's real-estate transactions. Margaret Varner and E. Billue Guignard, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1808 Flower Drive to Julie Campbell, of Sarasota, for $1.9 million.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2009
Cops Corner

A fire broke out in a bathroom stall in a movie theater restroom. The theater manager said the flames nearly rose above the stall walls, but the fire was quickly extinguished

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  • July 9, 2009
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
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  • July 9, 2009
Our View

Undermanned? Under siege?

  • East County
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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 9, 2009
Young professional launches fencing club

Sarasota resident Rich Georgia is 'on guard' to help his students also develop a lifelong passion for fencing.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 9, 2009
Casey Key group fights incorporation

U.S. Rep. Doug Holder said if the 243 petitions are verified, it could make him less likely to pursue Casey Key incorporation.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 9, 2009
Farmers market stakeholders speak

The City Commission will decide if the market will stay under the guidance of Sarasota's Downtown Partnership, where it's been for 30 years, or be put into the hands of the vendors.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 9, 2009
Veterans seek 'unconditional' support

The head of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission seeks the City Commission's blessing to keep the sculpture, 'Unconditional Surrender,' on the bayfront.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2009
SYC shows red, white and blue spirit

July 4 was a family affair at Sarasota Yacht Club. Grandparents, parents and their little ones were clad in patriotic colors galore to celebrate the holiday.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2009
A bloody good time

You've probably seen them on the Discovery Channel series 'Deadliest Catch.' On Tuesday, July 6, Time Bandit captains Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand stopped by Hyatt Place for a meet-and-greet reception and to give Sarasota a taste of Captain John's Bloody Mary mix.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 9, 2009
SEC: Morgans boast about fleeing to Europe

SEC investigators acquired an e-mail in which John and Marian Morgan claim to still be working on investments, which a Tampa judge had forbidden.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 8, 2009
Parking department on track for loss

The city division is projected to be operating at a loss by 2011, but Susan Dodd, parking general manager, said that is not the reason it is building a parking garage and considering parking meters.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 8, 2009
Iconic Installation

New York-based iconographer George Filippakis is installing artwork in the dome at the center of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's sanctuary.

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