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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 9, 2010
Asolo Rep will kick off 2010-2011 season with 'Bonnie & Clyde'

"Bonnie & Clyde" will open Nov. 19 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Casting is slated for April.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2010
Burglars target University Pines

Six vehicles in the community were burglarized morning.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 9, 2010
Police panel to question focus groups

The Police Advisory Panel has four basic questions it wants to ask minorities to see if they feel the police treat them differently.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2010
No shortened school day Wednesday

Manatee County Public Schools students will have a full day of school tomorrow because of FCAT testing.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 9, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Lan

Lan Executive Chef Lan Bradeen shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 8, 2010
Three species of turtles come out of their shells for release

The turtles were treated at Mote and released this morning on Lido Beach.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2010
Vern Buchanan visits Braden River

U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan spoke about government and hard work to about 100 students at Braden River Middle School March 8.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2010
Country Club Shores entrance to close next week

The Country Club Shores Unit V Wedge lane entrance will be closed two to three days next week.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 8, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Butterfly Effect

Butterfly Effect owner Shayna Teicher offers natural, ingredient-conscious products for women.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of March 1-5.

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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 8, 2010
Man on the street: Reading test

We visited the Longboat Library to ask browsers what they are reading.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 8, 2010
Garage construction schedule set

Suffolk Construction schedules utility work to begin this week at the Palm Avenue parking garage.

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    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 6, 2010
Club Forty

Forty Carrots Family Center

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  • Dora Walters
  • March 5, 2010
Sale rummages up bargain hunters

When the doors opened at 3 p.m. Friday, March 5 for the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's annual 'Royal Rummage Sale' preview, there were approximately 500 bargain hunters in line at the Stella Maris Activity Hall. Tickets for admittance were $5 each.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2010
Pirates name new head coach

Braden River High officially named Don Purvis as its new head football coach March 4.

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