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Osprey Point home sells for $3.1 million

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • May 14, 2009
My View: Mo' Money! Mo' control!

The Sarasota County Commission could not bring itself to eliminate or even reduce impact fees, even temporarily. It's a neurosis.

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  • May 14, 2009
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  • May 14, 2009
DID project list takes shape

With a myriad of choices, the board of the Downtown Improvement District must choose what streetscape projects it can afford in its initial year.

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  • May 14, 2009
Golf pro steps down

Give it up for PGA golf professional Jim Duval, who was honored May 3 at a retirement party thrown by Mission Valley Country Club.

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  • May 14, 2009
Olympic gold medalist takes Sarasota by storm

After completeing her normal morning run Wedesday, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame marathoner, made plans to run just a few hours later at 9 a.m. with her fans - several New College students and members of local track clubs.

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  • May 14, 2009
RHS athlete earns $750 scholarship

Chase Burchett, a senior at Riverview High School, holds a 4.29 GPA, plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Central Florida.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 13, 2009
Reps. to hold education forum

The East Manatee Republican Club will hold a special forum on education May 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Peridia Golf and Country Club.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
Ranch's Pyne wins state title at No. 2 singles

After a disappointing finish in the Class 3A state tennis tournament last year, Lakewood Ranch High junior Katherine Pyne finally has something to smile about.

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  • May 13, 2009
River Club hosts summer golf league

River Club golf course recently announced the formulation of a new summer golf league. The non-committal league will be held Mondays at 5:30 p.m., June 7 through Aug. 24.

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  • May 13, 2009
Community Golf Scores 05.01.09 to 05.12.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • May 13, 2009
Take Stock selects scholarship candidates

Nine East County students are among the 25 selected to participate in this year's Take Stock for Children's mentor and college scholarship program.

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  • May 13, 2009
Nolan student earns spot at National History Day

Mackenzie Yaryura, an eighth-grader at Nolan, won first place for Junior Individual Performance for 'Don't Cry For Me, Argentina.'

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  • May 13, 2009
Postal services collects 16 tons of food

The Lakewood Ranch Post Office joined others throughout Manatee County to collect food for the Food Bank of Manatee.

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