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  • By Dean Kalahar
  • March 21, 2012
My View: The Afghanistan 'thank you' to the U.S.

The thanks America received for its efforts?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Attorney General Pam Bondi. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2012
Our View: The new general takes charge

It's like inhaling the shock of cool, sweet air at dawn in a blossoming orange grove. Or the nose-clearing smell of pine in the cool breeze of the Rockies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 21, 2012
Obituary: Charles S. Sandler

Charles S. Sandler, of Longboat Key, died March 11. He was 79.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2012
Town Hall to hire clerk

Inter-District Authority board supervisors will hire a full-time records clerk, a move expected to save about $10,000 for record-management services at Town Hall.

  • Sarasota
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According to Carol Claeys-Hagerman, the taste of the honey from her bees changes from year to year. Top: The smoker is used to calm and 'reset' the bees. Photo by Carol Claeys-Hagerman.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2012
East County residents say beekeeping is sweeter than honey

East County residents Neldon Jackson and Carol Claeys-Hagerman say their beekeeping hobby is even more rewarding than the honey it produces.

  • East County
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Marie Thompson and Tara Wagner were thrilled their hair donations would benefit others.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employees donate hair to Locks of Love

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employees Marie Thompson and Tara Wagner donated their hair to Locks of Love March 16, in honor of loved ones lost to cancer.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood widens main artery

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is working to widen Lakewood Ranch Boulevard from two to four lanes between Portal Crossing and Rangeland Parkway.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2012
Stoneybrook owners add new lawyers in CDD suit

Stoneybrook Investors has about 30 days to file an amended complaint against Heritage Harbour CDD.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee deputies locate elderly man; Rotary Club to host shred-a-thon; Man shoots himself accidentally; Vitale announces design contest

  • East County
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Cypress Strand Condominium Association President Charlie Lowe has filed a complaint with the state against the association's former property management company.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2012
Association president challenges former property manager

Cypress Strand resident Charlie Lowe said Progressive Community Management acted in "gross misconduct." Bill Sutton, Progressive CEO, says his company acted professionally, ethically and legally.

  • East County
  • News
Rabbi Mendy Bukiet described Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch's new permanent location as a "miniature holy land."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Chabad moves into permanent home

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch celebrated the grand opening of its permanent home March 18.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • March 21, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 21, 2012
Snake incident shocks Walmart shopper

So, here is one of the most interesting quotes I've ever received in more than 12 years of reporting: "I'm going to get a goat from my friend and march that goat right through the front door of Walmart."

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dave “Watchdog” Miner is a Bradenton attorney and member of the First Amendment Foundation Sunshine Brigade.
  • By Dave Miner
  • March 21, 2012
My View: New policies needed for board transparency

Manatee County School Board Chairman Harry Kinnan called the School Board to meet in executive session concerning collective bargaining March 19.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Quillan Toler, Huntyre Elling, Amber Ozment, Dana Hutchins and Cristiana Burns are determined to leave a lasting legacy for the underclassmen to follow.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High's fab five

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team has relied on the leadership of its five seniors: Cristiana Burns, Huntyre Elling, Dana Hutchins, Amber Ozment and Quillan Toler.

  • East County
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