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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Manatee shaves budget by $33M

The county also has adopted a long-term planning strategy to help prepare for more cuts in years to come.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Linda Luo

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Linda Luo.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Braden River Pirates' comeback falls short

The Braden River High School suffered its first loss of the season 28-20 to Venice Sept. 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Cougars overpower Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High racked up more than 200 yards on the ground on its way to a 30-8 victory over ODA Sept. 11.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
County home sales on the rise

Sarasota County saw the number of property sales climb nearly 20% in August as compared to the same time last year.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
County opens flu shot clinics

Flu shots will be available at several locations throughout Sarasota County beginning this week. However, H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations are not yet available.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 15, 2009
Planning and Zoning Board delays Moore's recommendation

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning board met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
Merchants, Partnership merger talks back on

Despite downtown merchants ending merger negotiations with the Downtown Partnership last week, both sides will sit down this week to try to resurrect a deal.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 15, 2009
Butterfly garden receives new irrigation system

Longboat Key Garden Club members say the project will provide watering efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Burglars hit cars in Braden Woods

Items were stolen from three vehicles in the East County community between Sept. 11-14.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Thieves steal copper wire from power substation

More than 2,500 Peace River Electric customers were without power after the company discovered unknown suspect(s) had stolen about 100 feet of copper ground wire from its Myakka substation.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Manatee schools install new technology

The technology, which features more than 100 miles of underground conduit and fiber-optic cables, allows teachers to see and interact with students at other schools via video.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Galvano to speak at LECOM

State Rep. Bill Galvano will be the keynote speaker for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton's Constitution Day ceremonies at 10 a.m., Sept. 17, at the campus, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Getman won't seek reelection

The 65-year-old at-large commissioner said he plans to build his at-home travel agency, which specializes in cruise vacations.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Wellness Center breaks ground

The center is expected to serve 6,000 cancer patients and their caregivers annually with support and information at no cost.

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