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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 29, 2009
Recommendations made for three new principals

Superintendent Tim McGonegal recommends Dr. Ron Hirst for Bashaw Elementary, Jim Mennes for Freedom Elementary and Norma Scott for McNeal Elementary.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2009
Town receives groin bids

The town hopes to begin construction on two groins behind The Islander Club no later than Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 29, 2009
Traffic circle angers residents

The newly installed traffic circle at Shade Avenue and Novus Street led to negative feedback at an Alta Vista Neighborhood Association meeting Thursday night.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 29, 2009
SMR makes search easier for homebuyers

Visitors to the Ranch's Information Center at 6220 University Parkway can now check out a GPS navigation unit to more easily find model homes and other amenities in the community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2009
Burglars steal $50,000 in Christmas decorations

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, sometime between May 5 and May 27, unknown suspects broke into a storage space at 3210 59th Drive E.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2009
Burglars strike East County storage facility

According to a sheriff's office report released Thursday night, sometime between May 14 and May 26, unknown persons entered the 4 Star Storage at 3106 81st Court E. and broke into six RV vehicles.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2009
Emergency management tests readiness

Today and Monday, Manatee County Emergency Management will test its ability to host thousands of displaced residents during a hypothetical storm event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 29, 2009
Power outage closes library

With no electricity to several major systems, the Gulf Gate Library was closed for repairs again Friday.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2009
Bank forecloses on Colony

Colony president attributes foreclosure to its dispute with Colony condo association. 'There's not going to be a chain across the property,' says Katie Klauber Moulton.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2009
Tevin Bryant powers Pirates past Rams

Led by junior tailback Tevin Bryant, the Pirates racked up 377 yards of total offense on their way to a 35-20 victory over the Rams.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2009
Hunzeker unveils proposed county budget

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker today put forth a $497 million net budget for next year, which is $33.7 million less than this year's budget due to significant declines in revenue.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2009
Legacy announces Silver Annual Golf Program

The Silver Annual Golf Program offers unlimited golf and use of the practice range facility from May 1 through Dec. 31.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 28, 2009
Artists to decorate sidewalks

A call to artists has been issued to create small pieces to line Main Street sidewalks in the designated Downtown Sarasota Historic District.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 28, 2009
Town employee arrested

A public works employee was arrested Wednesday, May 27, at Whitney Beach Plaza for disorderly intoxication.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2009
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