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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2009
Teachers hustle toward goal

Willis Elementary's Christine Bradford and Susie Johnson educated their students about setting goals by completing one of their own.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2009
Florida Olive Oil Co. opens on the Circle

The store features specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2009
Generosity steers 'Stuff the Bus' campaign

The partnership between the Food Bank of Manatee, Publix Supermarkets and the Manatee County School District netted donations of more than 47,000 pounds of food.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • November 23, 2009
Holiday garbage collection schedule

Ridding yourself of Thanksgiving leftovers will have to wait until next week.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2009
Jaleski urges building department efficiency

Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski wants to improve and simplify the operations of the Planning, Zoning and Building Department by giving it an online presence.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2009
Couple robbed at gunpoint at motel

The suspect was last seen driving a red Lexus at the intersection of State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 23, 2009
Local course announces Concession Cup

The Concession Golf Club will host its 3rd annual Concession Cup Tournament Dec. 4-6.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2009
Mustangs finish second at JV Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High JV wrestling team fell to Manatee 68-18 in the championship of the JV Duals Tournament Nov. 21.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2009
Mustangs gallop to second place at states

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second in the Class 3A state meet Nov. 21.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 22, 2009
Virtual school registration opens Monday

Eligible students may register Nov. 23 for an online learning option called Sarasota Virtual School.

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  • November 21, 2009
Dream Makers Ball

Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County

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  • November 20, 2009
Merry Marketplace Red Hot Preview Party

Junior League of Sarasota

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  • November 20, 2009
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off

Child Protection Center

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  • November 20, 2009
Cape Coral blanks Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch saw its season come to a close with a 27-0 loss to Cape Coral in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals Nov. 20.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2009
Just call him 'Clutch'

Braden River High kicker Kadin Kerns nailed a 24-yard game-winning field goal in double overtime to give the Pirates a 24-21 victory over Winter Haven in the Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinals Nov. 20.

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