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  • October 15, 2009
Five more cars burglarized in Ranch

According to sheriff's office reports, sometime overnight on Oct. 13-14, unknown suspect(s) entered five vehicles on Winding Woods Way and Yellowtop Drive.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2009
Manatee home sales up in September

There were 297 single-family homes sold this September, a 37% percent increase from the 213 homes sold the same time last year.

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  • October 15, 2009
Saunders to host pre-foreclosure seminar

The Sarasota-Bradenton Attorney's Real Estate Council will host a free pre-foreclosure seminar at 10 a.m., Oct. 17 at Michael Saunders & Company, 8325 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • October 14, 2009
Foreclosure proceedings threaten San Marco shops

Three leased units in San Marco are under foreclosure. However, the plaza and its merchants remain open for business. Gary Moyer, owner of the properties, said he also is working with investors to pay off his debts.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2009
Hunsader Farms primed for annual pumpkin party

More than 60,000 are expected to attend this year's Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival, which begins Friday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2009
Palm-Aire prepped for fence fight

Some Conservatory Estates residents have threatened to sue the county over construction of a new conservatory park and chain-link fence.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • October 14, 2009
Lakewood club to throw Monster Ball

The costume gala will raise money for My Community Makeover, an organization that helps Manatee County families in need complete home renovation projects.

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  • Michael Eng
  • October 14, 2009
Resident plans Veterans Day honor wall

Larry HarNess, a Navy veteran, is asking residents to submit photos of their veterans for a special Wall of Honor to be displayed at the Braden River Branch Library.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2009
Olympic hopeful opens equestrian center

International show-jumping professional Brock Clermont will hold an open house for the 33-stall facility on Oct. 17.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2009
Resident glides into new business venture

Steve Sipes opened Kiss the Sky Kiteboarding recently.

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  • October 14, 2009
Napier's sanctuary searching for more land

Owners Alan and Sheree Napier currently care for more than 30 horses, but they are unable to take more because they are out of room.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2009
Car burglars hit Lakewood

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, the burglars entered cars on Arrowhead Run, Bullrush Terrace and Hyacinth Place.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2009
Sheriff's office conducts drinking bust

Two East County businesses were caught selling alcohol to minors during the Oct. 10 operation.

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  • October 13, 2009
RSVP Manatee opens Ranch office

RSVP Manatee is a program of Senior Friendship Centers and Friendship Volunteer Center that partners individuals who are 55 years old and older with local community service opportunities.

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  • October 12, 2009
SMR's Jensen to speak at Mote Marine

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen is one of the keynote speakers at the Mote Marine Symposium on Land-Sea Interactions in Southwest Florida.

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