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  • July 7, 2010
WEATHER: Sunset Seekers

Aaron Holland submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Beachhouse Restaurant. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Canada honors local musician

Canadian violinist and East County resident James Ehnes has been named a Member of the Order of Canada.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Lakewood grad earns scholarship

Christopher Marchini, son of Patricia Marchini, executive assistant at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Coldwell Banker College Scholarship Program.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Manatee district proposes tax increase

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said Manatee County won't be able to offer electives such as physical education and engineering without it.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Benderson brightens retirement community

The Manatee Jewish Housing Council is renaming its Honore Avenue campus as Benderson Village.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Creekwood BP owner battles Deepwater spill stigma

East County resident Kevin Headlee is an independent owner who purchases his gas through a distributor.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner 07.08.10

The suspect(s) entered the liquor store section of the grocery store and selected a bottle of vodka. The suspect(s) rendered a $100 bill as payment. The inexperienced clerk utilized the counterfeit detection pen on the bill, and it did not react to the counterfeit bill.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
East County resident pours heart into olive oil business

Palm-Aire resident Kristine Insalaco, a nurse, is taking her passion for Italian olive oil to the East County and rest of the United States.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
News Briefs 07.08.10

The Lakewood Ranch Community Coalition will hold a presentation on the concepts of the proposed city charter for Lakewood Ranch during a presentation at 7 p.m., July 14, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
BUILDING MTI

Fawley Bryant architect Mike Bryant has a special connection to the school.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Restaurateur adds Mexican flavor to Main

Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner will open Eduardo's Cantina the week of July 12.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 7, 2010
Concession home sells for $1.53M

CRM Florida Properties LLC sold the home at 19451 Ganton Ave. to Henry Sun and Yong Xu, Bradenton, for $1,530,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Business Observer 07.08.10

Neal Communities had 29 closings in the month of June, the third highest month in closings since 1999.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 7, 2010
Palm-Aire welcomes golf pro

Last month, Palm-Aire Country Club named Jay Seymour as its new assistant golf professional.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 7, 2010
Cal Ripken All-Stars crowned champs

Manatee Cal Ripken Rookie Division's All-Star team competed in the state tourney in Palm Beach Gardens.

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