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  • September 24, 2009
Ranch reports real estate recovery

Recent sales statistics include, 257 homes sold in the Lakewood Ranch zip code 34202 from Jan. 1 through Aug. 31. Of those 257 homes, 15% sold at or above asking price.

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  • September 24, 2009
Runners lace up for University Park race

More than 300 local runners laced up for the first Fit2Run 4 Miler Sept. 19 at University Park Country Club.

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  • September 24, 2009
Buchanan plans third town hall

Congressman Vern Buchanan will hold another Town Hall meeting on health care, jobs and the economy this Saturday in North Manatee.

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  • September 24, 2009
Neal Communities raises $21,800 for Gullett

Coordinated by B.D. Gullett Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization, the Neal Communities Golf Challenge held Sept. 12th at University Park Country Club attracted 60 golfers.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 24, 2009
Siesta Key undergoes street repaving

Major lane closures on Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue started Monday, Sept. 21, when Ajax Paving began resurfacing the roads.

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  • September 24, 2009
SCBA recognizes service commitments

The Sarasota County Bar Association honored two members and a layperson for their service and commitment to the community at its annual awards ceremony Sept. 17, at Michael's On East.

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  • September 24, 2009
Children and teens invited to 'Nutcracker' auditions

Children and teens are invited to audition for the Moscow Ballet's performance of 'The Great Russian Nutcracker.'

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  • September 24, 2009
Ohio State alumni help to keep Sarasota beautiful

After its recent adoption of Bird Key Park, the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club participated in the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 19.

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  • September 24, 2009
New faces of social networking emerge

If you're ready to enter the virtual social networking world of Facebook, classes are now being offered in Sarasota.

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  • September 24, 2009
Youth showcase athletic abilities

With the quickness of a ninja, Sean Morris jumped from a standing position onto a wall beneath the Ringling Bridge, produced a back flip and returned to his original position as part of a demonstration for the ShamRockers USA.

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  • September 24, 2009
Surtax project costs trimmed

To better keep its books balanced, the city shifted $8.3 million in funding to a dozen voter-approved improvement projects throughout Sarasota.

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  • September 24, 2009
Surtax project costs trimmed

To better keep its books balanced, the city shifted $8.3 million in funding to a dozen voter-approved improvement projects throughout Sarasota.

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  • September 24, 2009
Roundabout priorities set

The city wants to use money intended for a John Ringling Causeway turn lane to build a roundabout at 10th Street instead.

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  • September 24, 2009
Bill Clinton to speak at Town Hall

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture will feature former President Bill Clinton, who will deliver the address, "Embracing Our Common Humanity."

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  • September 24, 2009
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