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Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

Submissions are still being accepted for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com.

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  • June 11, 2009
Camp instills leadership, sportsmanship and integrity

Children living in the Newtown community got to attend a weeklong basketball camp with former Indiana Pacer, Haywoode Workman, June 1 through June 5.

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  • June 11, 2009
Sarasota welcomes downtown craft fair

The sixth annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair May 30 and May 31 offered serene fireplace displays, unusual ceramic statues and a variety of artwork.

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  • June 11, 2009
Siesta Key gazebo marks end of project

A new gazebo in the Siesta Key Village is the icing on the cake of its village beautification project, which began in 2000.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 11, 2009
College graduates: Where are they now?

Career-placement experts agree that the job hunt is up to the individual, however, many recent graduates are doing everything they can to land post-collegiate jobs and are still unemployed.

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  • June 9, 2009
Doggie dining program receives extension

County commissioners voted Tuesday to renew for another five years the doggie dining program, which allows dogs in outdoor areas of a restaurant.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 8, 2009
Turner, Atwell to receive board appointments

City Commissioners Terry Turner and Suzanne Atwell will be appointed to county advisory boards Tuesday.

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  • June 8, 2009
County to host virtual town hall on budget

The public is encouraged to provide opinions about budget priorities during a live meeting with county leaders tonight.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 5, 2009
Neighborhood patrol guards against crimes

A Siesta Key community's fledgling neighborhood patrol sees its volunteers double after a home invasion and rape occurred just blocks away.

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  • June 4, 2009
Arrest made in rash of restaurant burglaries

A 38-year-old man is facing nine charges related to recent restaurant thefts in South Sarasota.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 4, 2009
South Creek Drive home sells for $925,000

A South Creek Drive home tops all sales in this week's real-estate transactions.

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  • June 4, 2009
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  • June 4, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section.

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  • June 4, 2009
Advantage: roundabouts

Two days of driving on 42 roundabouts in Carmel, Ind., show the traffic-control devices do cut commute times.

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  • June 4, 2009
Funtastics takes a leap into summer with events

School's out, but open gym night is on.

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