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  • Robin Roy
  • September 8, 2009
Commission rescinds its paid parking approval

Three weeks after voting to implement paid parking as soon as this fall, city commissioners unanimously decided Tuesday to rescind that vote until they can get more public input.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2009
Longboat Key police help nab car burglar

Longboat Key police officers, with the assistance of Bradenton Beach police officers, arrested a man who broke into cars Saturday on Longboat Key and Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2009
East Manatee Junior Midget squad falls to New Tampa

The East Manatee Bulldogs' Junior Midget team fell to the New Tampa Sharks 16-6 Sept. 5.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2009
Manatee leaders urge parental involvement

Following the shooting death of Bayshore High cheerleader Jazmine Thompson, state and local leaders are pleading with parents to stay involved in their children's lives.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2009
Saunders agent to run for Manatee commission

Robin DiSabatino this morning announced her candidacy for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 4 seat.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2009
Sarasota Millionaires tryouts set for next week

The Sarasota Millionaires will be holding tryouts from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 19 at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2009
Thunder win season opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated The First Academy 37-7 tonight.

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  • September 4, 2009
Car burglars hit University Park, University Place

Suspect(s) stole GPS units and other items from five vehicles sometime between Sept. 3-4.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 4, 2009
Community AIDS Network CEO Susan Terry leaves her legacy

Community AIDS Network CEO Susan Terry died Wednesday, Sept. 2. She was 53.

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  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 4, 2009
Where's Waldo?

Mote Marine Laboratory is offering a $500 reward for the return of Waldo, its missing scientific robot that searches Florida waters for signs of red tide.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2009
Youth volleyball tournament benefits Haiti

Young Life East Manatee will host a Spike for Haiti Volleyball Tournament from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sept. 7 at Christ Presbyterian Church.

  • East County
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 3, 2009
Commissioner wants to form economic round table

Commissioner Gene Jaleski hopes to hold an economic round table made up of Longboat Key residents sometime in October.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 3, 2009
Big Olaf opens on Ranch Main

The new ice cream spot welcomed its first customers today at the Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 3, 2009
Bernthal to conduct his first SAKLC services Sunday

The Rev. Mark Bernthal, a Winter Haven native, will be installed as St. Armands Key Lutheran's senior pastor in October.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 3, 2009
Shoe drive to benefit The Salvation Army

The Sarasota Foot Care center pairs with local businesses for its Pair-to-Spare shoe drive during the month of September.

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