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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2009
Five cars burglarized in Sabal Harbour

Suspect(s) entered the vehicles by breaking out the windows or through unlocked doors.

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  • Robin Roy
  • November 30, 2009
Swine flu shots available for all

The vaccine will be available this weekend to the general public.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2009
Lido residents look down road to MURT project

Plans for the Ben Franklin Drive of the project are 90% complete.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2009
Community Golf Scores 11.10.09 to 11.27.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • Robin Roy
  • November 30, 2009
Police arrest Denny's robbery suspect

A Sarasota man was caught trying to rob this Denny's restaurant at 8214 S. Tamiami Trail.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 30, 2009
Humane Society holding adoption, neutering campaigns

The pet rescue organization is hoping to find homes for as many pets as possible and also is offering discounts on neutering services through December.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 30, 2009
Commissioners consider assessments

County commissioners will consider putting some some public works projects on tax bills as non-ad valorem taxes.

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  • By Steve Whidden
  • November 29, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 29, 2009
Photo of the day: Heavy rocker

Wrapped up for Christmas with no place to go, this giant-sized rocking chair was spotted in The Players Theatre parking lot.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2009
Pirates' season ends in overtime

Braden River saw its season come to an end Nov. 27 with a 21-14 overtime loss to Lake Wales in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2009
Quest for Respect

ODA running back AJ Strong's two fourth-quarter touchdowns helped propel the Thunder to a 32-18 victory over Evangelical Christian Nov. 27.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2009
Auto burglaries spoil Thanksgiving

Four vehicles were burglarized in the Lakewood Ranch area Nov. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 26, 2009
Man on the street: Thankful thoughts

We asked Longboat Key residents what they are most thankful for this year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 25, 2009
UPDATE: Brenner and Pokoik qualify

The town of Longboat Key will have at least two contested commission seat races this March.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2009
Ballet performs 'The Nutcracker'

Sarasota Ballet's sparkling production and holiday classic, "The Nutcracker," will run for three performances only Dec. 4 and Dec. 5, at the Sarasota Opera House.

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