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  • Robin Roy
  • October 9, 2009
Swine flu nasal spray vaccine arrives

The nasal spray vaccine is now available for healthy people between 2 and 49 years of age.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2009
Neal dives into pool business

Neal Signature Pools will give the Lakewood Ranch homebuilder the ability to design and build pools for both new and existing homes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2009
Pirates serve up district shut out

The Braden River High volleyball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the district tournament with a 3-0 victory over Osceola Oct. 8.

  • East County
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 8, 2009
County commissioner disputes beach fix

Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash was removed as the county's representative for the West Coast Inland Navigation District by his peers last week, after he disputed the Longboat Key's application for breakwaters on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Roy
  • October 8, 2009
Hollywood producers scout Sarasota

In two weeks the makers of some of the biggest blockbuster films will get a tour of the area's sites for possible future movie locations.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2009
New ball fields on the horizon for NRLL

On Oct. 6, officials from Manatee County, the City of Palmetto and the School District of Manatee County agreed to work together to build a high quality set of ball fields for North River Little League.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2009
Lady Pirates serve up victory

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Manatee High 3-1 Oct. 6.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Horse sanctuary to host yard sale

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary invites bargain hunters to its Yard Sale fundraiser this Saturday in Mill Creek.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2009
Habitat celebrates home dedications

The excited families receiving homes are those of Keosha Newton, a kindergarten teacher with two young children, and Cory Hills, a single dad with three daughters.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Chocolatier sweetens up Sarasota at opening

Complimentary champagne and custom-made chocolate treats were devoured when Peterbrooke Chocolatier held its ribbon cutting Sept. 24, at its Paradise Plaza location.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Sweetbay launches schools program

Sweetbay Supermarkets recently launched its sixth annual 'Sweetbay Supports Schools' program, a fundraising opportunity for area schools to raise money.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Rummaging through closets sparks community contribution

Last summer, Sophia Jones and her friends donated the money from her lemonade stand to the American Cancer Society.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
A man for all seasons

Joe Gillan signed his first novel Oct. 3, at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Senior carves up clay creation

After four weeks, Juanita Sellers is still perfecting her prized pitcher.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
New store takes natural approach

The Butterfly Effect, a holistic beauty boutique located in Citrus Square Plaza, held its grand opening Friday, Oct. 2.

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