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It could take an additional two years for Colony appeals to be exhausted unless a settlement is reached.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 12, 2012
Colony Partnership, Klauber awarded $20 million damage claim

Final orders expected to be complete in less than two months keep control of the Colony Beach & Tennis resort units with the association but grant the Colony Partnership and Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber more than $20 million in damages.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 12, 2012
Oct. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Libby Bennett and Lara Hines, local sand sculptors, will lead two sand sculpting lessons tomorrow at Siesta Key beach.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2012
Free sand sculpting lessons start tomorrow

Crystal Classic organizers will offer two sessions beginning at 9 a.m., tomorrow, for up to 10 people each.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 12

Tonight's games include Booker vs. LaBelle, ODA vs. Imagine School of Naples, and Riverview at Southeast.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Lady Pirates wrap up district season with win

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Charlotte 25-16, 25-17, 25-18 Oct. 11.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Mustangs win Vinoy Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 5-under par 279 to win the 23-team Vinoy Classic Oct. 11 in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
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Sarasota County Natural Resources staff hopes to, in the near future, hold an educational event at Turtle Beach Park about legally trimming protected plants.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2012
Tree Convocation set for November

The Sarasota Tree Advisory Council invited the public to the Nov. 8 event at Twin Lakes Park to determine leafy policy priorities.

  • Sarasota
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Pictured are East County winners Barbara Pfeifer, Jane Beach, Sharon Clabby, Kendall Carrier, Angela Hughes, Mim Thomas and Frances Vila with Manatee Education Foundation Executive Director Mary Glass, left. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2012
Teachers honored at ceremony

Manatee County teachers were honored Oct. 10, during the Teacher Appreciation Awards ceremony, held at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood, off State Road 64 in the East County.

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Jim Pollet tended bar.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Supporters toast to Goodwill

Supporters of Goodwill Industries Manasota tipped their glasses Oct. 11, at the Polo Grill and Bar, to help raise money for the organization during its Charity Bartending Night.

  • East County
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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 12, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • October 11, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Rousing Start to Gulf Coast's Culture Season With Ringling's 'Art of Our Time'

TWIS Talks RIAF: Rousing Start to Gulf Coast's Culture Season With Ringling's 'Art of Our Time'

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • October 11, 2012
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

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  • By Tyler Whitson
  • October 11, 2012
Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

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Sara Ferguson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 11, 2012
Le Petit Marche

Le Petit Marche

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • October 11, 2012
When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

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