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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2009
Buchanan backs SAVES Act

H.R. 3691 would use unspent money from the economic stimulus package to provide seniors and veterans with relief.

  • East County
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • October 16, 2009
Man on the street: Summer snapshots

We asked Longboaters what was their favorite highlights of the summer.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 15, 2009
Students take the hand-washing challenge

Fruitville Elementary School's third-grade science class gets the scoop on soap versus sanitizer.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2009
Town Commission meets for regular workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission met Thursday, Oct. 15, for a regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2009
Flood of donations mean smooth sailing for Sarasota student

Her sailboat may have been stolen last week, but Molly McKinney will soon be back on the water again.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2009
Rams edge past Mustangs by one stroke

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team fell to Riverview and defeated Charlotte Oct. 14.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2009
Mustangs own the pool at county meet

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team won the Manatee County Championship Swim Meet Oct. 14 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2009
Horns join Michael Saunders & Co. Longboat Key South office

Realtors Maureen and Steve Horn previously worked for Prudential Palms Realty.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2009
Obituary: Christine Bowman

Christine Bowman, 51, of Longboat Key and formerly of Crown Point, Ind., died Oct. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 15, 2009
Police beating investigation nears end

The city details the process in which the report will be released on the June videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • October 15, 2009
Palm-Aire residents file fence suit

Three residents of the Conservatory Estates community in Palm-Aire filed a formal complaint with the Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial District Thursday to halt the installation of a chain-link fence behind properties adjoining their residential neighborhood to a new conservatory park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2009
Manatee Code Enforcement Board has opening

Manatee County is seeking to fill one opening on its Code Enforcement Board, which holds authority to decide alleged violations of Manatee's Land Development Code.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2009
InStride unveils expanded assisted therapy facility

Now one of the largest therapeutic riding centers in the country, InStride Equine Assisted Therapy hosted the grand opening of its expanded facility Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Nokomis.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2009
Little tike rides his trike for fundraiser

All Max Barbare can talk about is how his aunt, Lori Downey, pushed him around on his tricycle during the St. Jude's Trike-a-Thon Friday, Oct. 9, at Sarasota Christian Church.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 15, 2009
Lightning risk may zap holiday lights

A city official recommended against a proposal intended to bring shoppers downtown after saying holiday lights at Five Points Park would increase the likelihood of lightning strikes.

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