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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 30, 2009
Humane Society holding adoption, neutering campaigns

The pet rescue organization is hoping to find homes for as many pets as possible and also is offering discounts on neutering services through December.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 30, 2009
Commissioners consider assessments

County commissioners will consider putting some some public works projects on tax bills as non-ad valorem taxes.

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  • By Steve Whidden
  • November 29, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2009
Pirates' season ends in overtime

Braden River saw its season come to an end Nov. 27 with a 21-14 overtime loss to Lake Wales in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2009
Quest for Respect

ODA running back AJ Strong's two fourth-quarter touchdowns helped propel the Thunder to a 32-18 victory over Evangelical Christian Nov. 27.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2009
Auto burglaries spoil Thanksgiving

Four vehicles were burglarized in the Lakewood Ranch area Nov. 26.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 25, 2009
Che Bella spa adopts families for holidays

The salon and spa in San Marco Plaza will be supporting a family through Manatee County Public Schools' Adopt-a-Family program.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 25, 2009
Festival raises $16,000 for charity

The money raised at the St. Andrew's Scottish Festival will benefit the Payton Wright Foundation.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 25, 2009
Manatee government to close for Thanksgiving

Manatee County government offices will be closed Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Some services also will close.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2009
Nolan writer wins contest

Nolan Middle seventh-grader Rachel Elek took first place in a Farm City Week essay contest.

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  • Michael Eng
  • November 25, 2009
Home for the holidays

Air Force Capt. Thomas Albrecht will spend Thanksgiving right where he belongs - at the table with his wife and three sons.

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  • By Sean Roth
  • November 25, 2009
TideWell expands Ranch presence

The Sarasota-based non-profit purchased the 36,652-square-foot building for $6.55 million.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 25, 2009
Ranch CDD supervisors whack Wackenhut

Allegiance Security Group and US Security Associates likely will begin service Jan. 4.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 25, 2009
ODA students learn gift of giving

Students made 50 Thanksgiving meal baskets for families in need at Gocio Elementary School in Sarasota.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 25, 2009
Shape Your Booty: Boot camp yields results

Lakewood Ranch resident Maria Smith already is seeing results halfway through a six-week pre-holiday exercise boot camp.

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