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  • July 22, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Nick Runde

The Observer spotlights Braden River Little League 10- and-11-year-old all-star Nick Runde.

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  • July 22, 2009
Profiles of Summer: The Science Muse

In just 90 days, Molly Demeulenaere went from marketing G.WIZ Science Museum to running the entire operation.

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  • July 21, 2009
Man arrested for showing porn to minor

According to sheriff's office reports, Wal-Mart security staff observed Mehdi Mdalla, 33, approach a female juvenile several times while holding an iPhone playing a pornographic movie.

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  • July 21, 2009
Community Golf Scores 07.07.09 to 07.18.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • July 21, 2009
Buchanan to host transportation meeting

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is hosting a transportation town hall meeting today at 1:30 p.m.

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  • July 21, 2009
Manatee Cal Ripken League to hold Fall registration

The Manatee Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League at Heritage Harbour will hold Fall 2009 registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 8-9 and 15-16.

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  • July 17, 2009
Car burglars hit River Club

Burglars broke into five cars on Pine Valley Street in River Club last night.

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  • July 17, 2009
Manatee East wins second district crown

The Manatee East Little League 10-and-11-year-old All-Star team won the district title after defeating Braden River Little League 8-4 July 17 in game two of the best-of-three series.

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  • July 17, 2009
Three injured in hit-and-run crash

Florida Highway Patrol investigators are searching for vehicle that fled the scene of an early morning crash at Interstate 75 and State Road 64.

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  • By Denise Kowal
  • July 16, 2009
My View: Don't surrender - reject 'U-C' statue

Sarasotans should not let their emotions for the famous WWII photograph blackmail their principles for integrity.

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  • July 16, 2009
Ranch Main opens eateries to doggie dining

Lakewood Ranch Main Street, restaurants and cafes will be offering special incentives to diners who bring their dogs to eat in the outside patio dining areas at Dining with Dogs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. tonight.

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  • July 16, 2009
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Sarasota County's license fever

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  • July 16, 2009
Our View

Unconditional: Integrity first

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  • July 15, 2009
LECOM hosts medical seminar

Linda Rosenberg, president and CEO of the National Council for Community Behavioral Heathcare will be speaking at a free public seminar sponsored by Manatee Glens from 9-11 a.m., July 16, at LECOM Bradenton.

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  • July 15, 2009
Heritage Harbour woman attacked in home invasion

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are searching for a suspect who knocked a Heritage Harbour woman unconscious after breaking into her home Tuesday.

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