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City to test roundabouts

After Commissioner Terry Turner said he's seen research that suggests two roundabouts work better in tandem than one, the City Commission called for two test roundabouts on U.S. 41. - at 10th Street and 14th Street.

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  • November 19, 2009
Manners matter

To reach a larger market, Patricia Persson, founder and president of Hobby Hall Etiquette, has expanded her etiquette classes to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • November 19, 2009
Golden Gate Point completes streetscape plan

Golden Gate Point residents and Sarasota officials celebrated the new streetscape at the neighborhood's "Welcome Home" block party Saturday, Nov. 14.

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  • November 19, 2009
Cops Corner 11.19.09

A caller reported that a dog had been constantly barking in an adjacent apartment. The caller told officers that the apartment in which the dog was housed also held the circuit breakers for the entire building and said he believed it was illegal for a dog to be in there.

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  • November 19, 2009
Morning Glory Ridge homes sell for $1.6 million

A three-home sale in Morning Glory Ridge tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Oct. 22 to Oct. 27.

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  • November 18, 2009
Photo of the day: Skink-a-licious

Everyone at G. WIZ calls him "the big burrito." This blue-tongued skink just arrived at the science museum today from a Bradenton pet store and already has taken to cuddling with staff members.

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  • November 18, 2009
Photo of the day: Skink-a-licious

Everyone at G. WIZ calls him "the big burrito." This blue-tongued skink just arrived at the science museum today from a Bradenton pet store and already has taken to cuddling with staff members.

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  • Robin Roy
  • November 18, 2009
Siesta Beach to host Great American Smokeout

County health groups and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a stop-smoking event at the beach pavilion.

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  • November 18, 2009
Health Matters

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use, for people of all ages.

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  • November 18, 2009
Volunteers needed to decorate St. Armands tree

Adult volunteers should bring their work gloves from 9 a.m. to noon., Saturday.

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  • November 18, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

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  • November 18, 2009
Bird Key Park construction could begin in January

The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-1 Monday at its regular meeting to approve a two-phase plan for Bird Key Park.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2009
Gift shop has keys to heaven

The Women's Guild of St. Michael the Archangel opened the Keys to Heaven gift shop April 1 on Siesta Key.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2009
Photo of the day: Spell-check suggested

This sign was spotted at the intersection of 11th Street and Cocoanut Avenue.

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