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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2009
Barbecue shop robbed at gunpoint

The Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q in the East County was robbed late Sunday night.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2009
Sea turtle tagged by Mote to be released in Dry Tortugas

The adult female turtle was injured by a shark bite and will return to the wild with three flippers.

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  • November 9, 2009
Pat Neal contributes to MELL concession stand

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer stepped up to the plate with final $30,000 needed to begin work on the project.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2009
Obituary: Jeannette McClintock Nicol

Jeannette McClintock Nicol, 90, of Longboat Key, died Thursday, Nov. 5.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2009
Three car burglars arrested

The juveniles may be responsible for the 21 unlocked vehicles that were entered into Oct. 30.

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  • November 8, 2009
Brunch on the Bay

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

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  • November 8, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

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

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  • November 7, 2009
Barefoot Beach Ball

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2009
Lady Mustangs capture district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team cruised to a district title, claiming the top four spots in the Class 3A-District 5 meet Nov. 6 at Lemon Bay High.

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  • November 6, 2009
In the Pink - A Taste of New Gate

New Gate School

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  • November 6, 2009
'The Magic of Dance'

Sarasota Ballet

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Bashaw artists design Neal Christmas card

After an hour of intense judging, Neal Communities announced this year's winners of the "My Favorite Home Contest" Nov. 6 at Bashaw Elementary School.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Braden River Pirates prepared for postseason

Braden River defeated Englewood Lemon Bay 48-8 Nov. 6, earning its second-consecutive playoff berth.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Special Teams, Special Play

Senior Jared Brinton returned a blocked field goal 75 yards for a touchdown with 1:07 remaining in the game, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High football team to a 17-13 victory over Palmetto tonight.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Arena walls come tumbling down

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch moved forward Friday with its plans to demolish the failed hockey arena project.

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