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  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
County home sales on the rise

Sarasota County saw the number of property sales climb nearly 20% in August as compared to the same time last year.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
County opens flu shot clinics

Flu shots will be available at several locations throughout Sarasota County beginning this week. However, H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations are not yet available.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 15, 2009
Planning and Zoning Board delays Moore's recommendation

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning board met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
Merchants, Partnership merger talks back on

Despite downtown merchants ending merger negotiations with the Downtown Partnership last week, both sides will sit down this week to try to resurrect a deal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 15, 2009
Butterfly garden receives new irrigation system

Longboat Key Garden Club members say the project will provide watering efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Burglars hit cars in Braden Woods

Items were stolen from three vehicles in the East County community between Sept. 11-14.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Thieves steal copper wire from power substation

More than 2,500 Peace River Electric customers were without power after the company discovered unknown suspect(s) had stolen about 100 feet of copper ground wire from its Myakka substation.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Manatee schools install new technology

The technology, which features more than 100 miles of underground conduit and fiber-optic cables, allows teachers to see and interact with students at other schools via video.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Galvano to speak at LECOM

State Rep. Bill Galvano will be the keynote speaker for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton's Constitution Day ceremonies at 10 a.m., Sept. 17, at the campus, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Getman won't seek reelection

The 65-year-old at-large commissioner said he plans to build his at-home travel agency, which specializes in cruise vacations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Wellness Center breaks ground

The center is expected to serve 6,000 cancer patients and their caregivers annually with support and information at no cost.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 14, 2009
Registration open for Education Center programs

The fall term, which begins Monday, Oct. 19, is the first of three terms for the Longboat Key Education Center's 2009-10 season.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2009
Manatee activates EOC for flood monitoring

Local streets have been covered with water at times today, and some residents have experienced flooding in their homes. All residents should be on the watch for potential flooding in their neighborhoods throughout today until the rainy conditions improve.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 12, 2009
Town hall meeting remains civil

The Van Wezel was packed with those wanting to voice their opinions and ask Rep. Vern Buchanan questions about the president's health-care plan and government spending.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2009
Mustangs stun Seminoles in home-opener

Despite a flu bug that made its way through the locker room last week, Lakewood Ranch upset rivals Southeast 20-16 Sept. 11.

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