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  • Robin Roy
  • July 9, 2009
Farmers market stakeholders speak

The City Commission will decide if the market will stay under the guidance of Sarasota's Downtown Partnership, where it's been for 30 years, or be put into the hands of the vendors.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 9, 2009
Veterans seek 'unconditional' support

The head of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission seeks the City Commission's blessing to keep the sculpture, 'Unconditional Surrender,' on the bayfront.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2009
SYC shows red, white and blue spirit

July 4 was a family affair at Sarasota Yacht Club. Grandparents, parents and their little ones were clad in patriotic colors galore to celebrate the holiday.

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  • July 9, 2009
A bloody good time

You've probably seen them on the Discovery Channel series 'Deadliest Catch.' On Tuesday, July 6, Time Bandit captains Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand stopped by Hyatt Place for a meet-and-greet reception and to give Sarasota a taste of Captain John's Bloody Mary mix.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 9, 2009
East County Little League All-Stars in full swing

Braden River and Manatee East Little League's Majors and Juniors squads victorious in opening games.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 9, 2009
SEC: Morgans boast about fleeing to Europe

SEC investigators acquired an e-mail in which John and Marian Morgan claim to still be working on investments, which a Tampa judge had forbidden.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • July 8, 2009
Parking department on track for loss

The city division is projected to be operating at a loss by 2011, but Susan Dodd, parking general manager, said that is not the reason it is building a parking garage and considering parking meters.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2009
Manatee East Minors extend perfect season

Manatee East Little League's 9-and-10-year-old All-Stars advanced to the district championship game with a 10-9 victory over North River National July 7. The team will play in the district championship at 6 p.m., July 9.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2009
Community Golf Scores 06.27.09 to 07.07.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • July 8, 2009
Weather

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  • By Donna Swan
  • July 8, 2009
Deal Us In: Planning Defense

Against the four-heart contract, West leads the ace of spades. You follow after looking at the dummy with the king of spades.

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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • July 8, 2009
Water Club II unit sells for $2.2 million

Sales recordings rebounded on the keys during the fourth week in June, jumping from seven the week before to 12 for the week of June 22 through June 26.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 8, 2009
Relating to Russian cuisine

Astoria brings Russian flavors right into your neighborhood - without the need to travel. The restaurant is a family-run business and is an inviting spot on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 8, 2009
Ranch home tops residential transactions

John and Gloria Sweeney, Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 6930 Brier Creek Court to Guy Selph and Lynda Sikora, Bradenton, for $575,000.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.09.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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