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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch HOA upholds yard fine

Summerfield's Joani Ellis hoped the HOA would drop a $1,600 fine against her for having too many yard decorations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Engel & Vakers, Sun Resorts reveal plans

The companies will leave the building at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, but both will continue to do business on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 16, 2010
Fat Tuesday Street Party

Goodwill Foundation

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 16, 2010
Island Chapel celebrates Creole style

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel and guests were treated to an authentic Cajun dinner for their Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 16, 2010
St. Thomas More women get fashion fix

Dillard's garbs the St. Thomas More Women's Club in elegant style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2010
Local skaters revel in Olympic debut

Local pairs figure skaters Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig concluded their Olympic debut Feb. 15 with personal best scores for free skate and overall score, finishing 10th in the pairs figure skating competition at the Pacific Coliseum. Teammates Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett finished 13th.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2010
Girl injured in school bus accident

A student at Haile Middle School was injured today when a rental truck struck the back of her school bus.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2010
Town government invitation extended

Town Hall is offering four classes to help residents learn about the intricacies of the island's government.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2010
County announces road closure

A section of West County Club Lane will be closed today through March 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2010
Gladiators host annual youth fundraiser

The Bradenton Gladiators will host the ultimate 'Mask' Mardi Gras Gala Feb. 27 at the Manatee Central Banquet Hall, 515 9th St. East, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 16, 2010
Pursuit of downtown visitors center to continue

The Downtown Improvement District board will keep pushing the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau to locate an office on or near Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 15, 2010
Boys and Girls Clubs celebrate 40th anniversary at circus

This year marks the 40-year milestone of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2010
Obituary: Paul Massik

Dr. Paul Massik, 92, died Feb. 11.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2010
MELL gears up for Opening Day

Manatee East Little League will kickoff the spring little league season with an Opening Day Ceremony from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 15, 2010
Barbetta court hearing canceled

Two groups suing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta wanted a judge to seize his computer, but because the two sides may reach an agreement, the court date was called off.

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