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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 24, 2009
Tiger Bay Club debates oil drilling

An oil drilling discussion at The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club's monthly meeting got heated when environmentalists debated with oil drilling supporters.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 24, 2009
Firefighter disputes pension change

Firefighter paramedic Jeff Bullock told the firefighter pension board the town's pension liability should not be held against the firefighters as they try to broker a new contract.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 23, 2009
'Divas After Dark'

Community AIDS Network

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    By
  • 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.

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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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    By
  • 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.

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    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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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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  • Black Tie Staff
  • 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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