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  • March 25, 2010
Osprey road expansion questioned

County commissioners back one group's request to explore keeping Tamiami Trail as four lanes instead of the six lanes that FDOT plans.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2010
Police panel quiets chief

The Sarasota police chief thought he might get to defend himself against the Police Advisory Panel's heavy criticism but was told he'd have to wait for a future meeting.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2010
In Brief

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2010
Bumper stickers show police support

A police sergeant's wife said she's fed up with the negative news surrounding the police department, so she created 50 'Support Sarasota Police' bumper stickers to hand out for free.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2010
County looks at possible park site

Residents of Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood remain hopeful that the county could purchase an eight-acre site for a community park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2010
St. Michael's fashion show exceeds expectations

Kathy Roche and Shirley Cuozzo co-chaired the 2010 "Shanghai Chic" fashion show and luncheon. More than 300 people attended the event. Roche chose the show's theme after spending one month visiting China.

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  • March 25, 2010
Business Observer

Business Observer

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 25, 2010
Tennis tournament benefits ACS

Despite much rain and flooding, the Siesta Key community came together for the sixth annual Relay for Life tennis tournament.

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  • March 25, 2010
Tennis Fundraiser

Tennis Fundraiser

  • Sarasota
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  • March 25, 2010
Observer Updates

Golden Apple loan decision to come next week from DID; City to partially fund Offshore Grand Prix

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 25, 2010
Junior League paints the town blue

Junior League has partnered with the Child Protection Center to promote child-abuse awareness and prevention through the organizations' 'Paint the Town Blue' campaign.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 25, 2010
My View: Sarasota County-media empire

Like other municipalities, Sarasota County is building a multimedia conglomerate at taxpayer expense. Don't think there is no propaganda.

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  • March 25, 2010
Our View

Seeds of secession

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 25, 2010
Sarasota: Cherokee Park home sells for $1.8 million

A home in Cherokee Park tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Feb. 23 to March 2.

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  • March 25, 2010
Cops Corner

Low rider A utility worker called police to say that he was following an elderly driver, who had two flat tires on the driver's side of his car. The worker tried unsuccessfully to get the man to stop, so, instead, he put on his hazard lights and followed the man down the street. They were going 20 miles an hour down Tuttle Avenue.

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  • Maria Amodio
  • March 25, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Hemingway's

Hemingway's Retreat co-owner Perry Tennell shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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  • Maria Amodio
  • March 24, 2010
Man on the Street: March Madness

We asked people at Bayfront Park who they're rooting for in the NCAA championships.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 24, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Students in Kate Valach's newspaper club, which started in September 2009, give The Observer their take on what it's like to publish a school newspaper.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 24, 2010
Senate passes resolution honoring Mote

Rep. Mike Bennett introduced the resolution in honor of Mote's 55th anniversary.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 24, 2010
Mattison's catches Google fever

The downtown restaurant is renamed Mattison's Google Grille as it hosts this evening's Google Island pep rally.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Bayside opens new building

Bayside Community Church members will enjoy services in their new building this weekend.

  • East County
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  • March 24, 2010
Calling all green thumbs

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Director of Operations Ryan Heise is asking Lakewood Ranch residents to lace up their boots, put on some work gloves and dig in to the shoreline of Lake Uihlein this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2010
Ranch residents teed off about mini golf proposal

Residents from at least four neighboring communities are opposing the project. Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty President Brian Kennelly said concerns are being addressed.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2010
Leaders to consider new Town Hall hours

IDA Chairman Tom Green said board members would discuss the options and likely will vote on the issue at their April 15 meeting.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2010
SMR nixes Main Street memorial

President Rex Jensen has offered another Lakewood Ranch location for the memorial honoring veterans and first responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 03.25.10

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 03.25.10

  • East County
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  • By Beverly Skelton
  • March 24, 2010
LETTER: Behavior harmful to Creekwood cranes

The Creekwood sandhill cranes have two babies now. The parents worked hard to keep the nest high and the eggs from dying. The babies are sure nice and fun to watch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

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  • March 24, 2010
Karl Rove to speak at Lincoln Day dinner

Karl Rove to speak at Lincoln Day dinner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Tiny's to hold giant last-call celebration

Tiny's to hold giant last-call celebration

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Rummage sale a success

Rummage sale a success

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Early birthday wishes go out to Ralph Hunter

Early birthday wishes go out to Ralph Hunter

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2010
Will taxpayers fund a $70 million beach?

Sand to renourish Longboat's beach during its next renourishment starting in November 2011 could cost taxpayers $20 million to $70 million.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2010
Spoll takes mayor's chair

Commissioner George Spoll becomes mayor for the first time, while Commissioner Jim Brown is elected as vice mayor.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Turtle Watch T-shirts now on sale

Turtle Watch T-shirts now on sale

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
We won't demand a final count

We won't demand a final count

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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