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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 11, 2010
Stray kitten needs a home

A cat found in Arlington Park about two weeks ago is in need of a good home.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 11, 2010
Sarasota Crew takes home 30 medals at regatta

More than 130 Sarasota Crew rowers recently traveled to Miami to compete in the Miami International Regatta, bringing home 12 gold and gold-plated medals, seven silver medals and 11 bronze, for a total of 30 medals throughout the weekend-long event.Â

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 11, 2010
New College breaks ground for archaeology lab

More than 150 faculty, students, staff and visitors celebrated Monday, March 8, as New College of Florida held a traditional golden-shovel ground breaking for the college's new Public Archaeology Lab.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Robin Roy
  • March 11, 2010
GOP clears up e-mail confusion

Although the Republican Party of Sarasota County did not take an official position on the school-tax referendum, e-mails from its former spokesman left many confused.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Allison Banko
  • March 11, 2010
My View

Voting yes on the 1-mill referendum is a no-brainer

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 11, 2010
Letter to the Editor 3.11.10

Letter to the Editor 3.11.10

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 11, 2010
My view: More money doesn't boost scores

A lot of Sarasota County voters who go to the polls Tuesday may vote in favor of the extending the school tax for the wrong reason.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 11, 2010
Bartolotta defends self, police chief

City Manager Bob Bartolotta sternly addressed allegations that he is micromanaging the police department and that he and Police Chief Peter Abbott are to blame for low officer morale.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 11, 2010
Our view: The never-ending debate

Many supporters of public education find it heretical for anyone not to support extending the one-mill school property tax in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 11, 2010
Main Street hotel 'not feasible'

The Benderson development project that would have featured a hotel in the heart of downtown Sarasota will no longer contain a hotel, because of adverse economics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Brady
  • March 11, 2010
Thaxton and McClash clash over Amendment 4

When two Republican county commissioners from adjacent counties faced off over proposed state constitutional Amendment 4 - aka 'Hometown Democracy' - in front of the Lakewood Ranch Democrat Club March 9, the audience knew to expect an unusual exchange.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 11, 2010
Google searches for test community

A program from the global Web company seeks a community in which to test a consumer Internet service that would be up to 100 times faster than existing services.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 11, 2010
Pineapple Antique Show hits the road

First United Methodist Church will hold its 34th annual Pineapple Antique Show and Sale March 11 through March 13, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 11, 2010
Lovebirds take a second shot at amour

Henry Denker's comedy, 'The Second Time Around,' tells the story of four adult children who go comically crazy when their widowed parents meet, fall in love and decide to 'shack up' -instead of getting married.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 11, 2010
La Bellasara condo sells for $2.2 million

A condominium in La Bellasara tops all real-estate transactions from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 11, 2010
Assisted living

A small yellow Lab plays a huge role in Marcia Pardi's life by giving her the confidence to be mobile on her own.Â

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 11, 2010
Cops Corner 3.11.10

Logged down 7:10 p.m. - 3400 block of Clark Drive. Suspicious Incident. A caller reported that someone put several large logs in the middle of the road. It's believed the suspect did it to stop passing drivers to try to rob them.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under the resort's owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under its owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Cedars owner to open office at former north-Key dentist's office

The office will be a welcome center and real-estate office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo and Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Google Fiber

We checked with Sarasota residents to see if they're up to date on Google Fiber and whether they think Sarasota would make a good trial location.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Town holds first class in 2010 Citizens Academy

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Town Attorney David Persson spoke at today's class.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2010
Downtown groups won't fully endorse roundabouts

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Downtown Improvement District refuse to provide unqualified support of the city's connectivity plan, which includes two test roundabouts on U.S. 41 at 10th Street and 14th Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Early voting result are in

The town of Longboat Key reported that 135 registered voters took advantage of early voting, compared to 1,201 registered voters who voted early in 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: St. Martha Catholic School

Fifth-graders at St. Martha Catholic School showed off costumes and puppets that they made for a presentation on a historical figure of their choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Family snaps special photo

Tara resident Priscilla Chadwick recently had this special photograph taken depicting five generations of her family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Haile dancers compete at states

The Haile Middle School Dance Team showed off their best moves at the Florida Dance Team Director's Association state competition Feb. 27 at Oviedo High School in Oviedo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 10, 2010
Latest HOA fine sparks Jensen remarks

When MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney moved to Lakewood Ranch from Scotland, they placed a small plaque on the front of their Greenbrook home. Last week, they paid more than $2,200 in HOA fines because the sign violated regulations.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
S.R. 64 changes nearly complete

The most intensive portions of the project are finished.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2010
Survivors recount Holocaust experience at Ranch

Fifteen Holocaust survivors from the Sarasota/ Manatee Jewish Federation spoke during the Ranch Remembers the Holocaust event on March 1-4.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
Jiggs Landing renovation on schedule

Manatee County will not be able to salvage a cabin from the site. Instead, it will build a replica that will be decorated by the Old Braden River Historical Society.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
A call for patriotism

The Lakewood Ranch Elks on Feb. 26 honored seven local elementary and middle school students who won the organization's recent essay contest, which was themed "The American Dream: What is It?"

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 10, 2010
Ranch restaurants to host St. Patrick's Day benefits

The Lucky Pelican Bistro and Fish Market and Ed's Tavern will celebrate the Irish holiday with fundraisers March 17.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
COPS CORNER 03.11.10

Unknown person(s) used the complainant's identity in fraudulently applying for numerous loans using the complainant's personal information.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
Community Foundation honors FAADA founder

East County's Cindy Harney recently was named an 'Unsung Hero' by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
Ranch resident first contender for judge's seat

Attorney Thomas Krug is hoping to trade his role as a prosecuting attorney for a spot on the judge's bench.

  • East County
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