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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2009
Flood of donations mean smooth sailing for Sarasota student

Her sailboat may have been stolen last week, but Molly McKinney will soon be back on the water again.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2009
Rams edge past Mustangs by one stroke

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team fell to Riverview and defeated Charlotte Oct. 14.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2009
Mustangs own the pool at county meet

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team won the Manatee County Championship Swim Meet Oct. 14 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2009
Horns join Michael Saunders & Co. Longboat Key South office

Realtors Maureen and Steve Horn previously worked for Prudential Palms Realty.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2009
Obituary: Christine Bowman

Christine Bowman, 51, of Longboat Key and formerly of Crown Point, Ind., died Oct. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 15, 2009
Police beating investigation nears end

The city details the process in which the report will be released on the June videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • October 15, 2009
Palm-Aire residents file fence suit

Three residents of the Conservatory Estates community in Palm-Aire filed a formal complaint with the Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial District Thursday to halt the installation of a chain-link fence behind properties adjoining their residential neighborhood to a new conservatory park.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2009
Manatee Code Enforcement Board has opening

Manatee County is seeking to fill one opening on its Code Enforcement Board, which holds authority to decide alleged violations of Manatee's Land Development Code.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2009
InStride unveils expanded assisted therapy facility

Now one of the largest therapeutic riding centers in the country, InStride Equine Assisted Therapy hosted the grand opening of its expanded facility Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2009
Little tike rides his trike for fundraiser

All Max Barbare can talk about is how his aunt, Lori Downey, pushed him around on his tricycle during the St. Jude's Trike-a-Thon Friday, Oct. 9, at Sarasota Christian Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 15, 2009
Lightning risk may zap holiday lights

A city official recommended against a proposal intended to bring shoppers downtown after saying holiday lights at Five Points Park would increase the likelihood of lightning strikes.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 15, 2009
College Collision

Two-year colleges across Florida are trying to break though the education establishment. One Gulf Coast school is primed for battle.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community news and Notes

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 15, 2009
Businesses see red over greenspace

A new Brazilian restaurant struggles to create 110 square feet of outdoor dining space after a strict interpretation of the city's greenspace policy defeated those plans.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 15, 2009
Small group carries large influence

Downtown merchants have asked why Save Our Sarasota, a green advocacy group of seven people, has such sway in City Hall. They were surprised to learn that Mayor Dick Clapp is one of those members.

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