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  • September 9, 2009
Obituaries

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    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 9, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Double forte

Pine View senior and double bassist Theo Breen is on his way to symphony superstardom.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 9, 2009
Opera House reopens aisles, loses 48 seats

The Sarasota Opera House removes four-dozen new seats after receiving some complaints from longtime patrons.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 9, 2009
Italian chef brings tradition to Cantina Toscana

After listening to his enthusiastic travel stories and many cooking experiences, you would never believe Valerio Pescetelli, chef at Cantina Toscana in Lakewood Ranch, is only 24 years old.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 9, 2009
Summer survival

Off-season months are always tough for Longboat Key resorts, but this year, they faced the added hurdle of a slow economy. This summer, owners showed that they're up for the challenge.

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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • September 9, 2009
Key Real Estate

Orchid Beach unit sells for $2.35 million

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 9, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

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  • September 9, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

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  • By Donna Swan
  • September 9, 2009
Deal us in: Don't depend on probabilities

The key to today's game lies with South's play of the club suit.

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  • September 9, 2009
Weather

This week's temperatures and forecast.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
THREE-PEAT

The Braden River High football team opened its season with a 43-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates remain a perfect 3-0 in the rivalry series.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 8, 2009
Commission rescinds its paid parking approval

Three weeks after voting to implement paid parking as soon as this fall, city commissioners unanimously decided Tuesday to rescind that vote until they can get more public input.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2009
Longboat Key police help nab car burglar

Longboat Key police officers, with the assistance of Bradenton Beach police officers, arrested a man who broke into cars Saturday on Longboat Key and Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2009
East Manatee Junior Midget squad falls to New Tampa

The East Manatee Bulldogs' Junior Midget team fell to the New Tampa Sharks 16-6 Sept. 5.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2009
Manatee leaders urge parental involvement

Following the shooting death of Bayshore High cheerleader Jazmine Thompson, state and local leaders are pleading with parents to stay involved in their children's lives.

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