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  • May 20, 2009
4-H, Tropicana honor student orators

East County students from Nolan and Haile middle schools and Willis Elementary School were among the winners at 40th Annual 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Manatee County Competition May 9 at the Manatee County Agricultural Center in Palmetto.

  • East County
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 19, 2009
Police apprehend burglary suspects

The Longboat Key Police Department has linked two suspected burglars that were caught breaking into the Waterfront Restaurant Tuesday, May 19 to the Longboat Key burglaries May 11.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 19, 2009
Downtown Partnership, merchants to merge

The two downtown groups will once again join forces after a rancorous split seven years ago.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2009
Manatee OKs scaled-down Fort Hamer Bridge

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners today approved the concept of a two-lane Fort Hamer Bridge that Manatee County Public Works Department says can be built for less than $30 million.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2009
Community Golf Scores 05.13.09 to 05.17.09

Area golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2009
Youth Ranch honors LECOM

Students and staff at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton mentoring club were honored for their volunteer efforts this year at the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch in Bradenton.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • May 19, 2009
Sarasota to honor the brave on Memorial Day

The theme of Sarasota's Memorial Day parade and ceremony this year is "Never forget." The parade starts at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 19, 2009
McGonegal proposes school cuts

The cuts include eliminating assistant principals in some schools, 36 reading coaches, a mandatory four-day furlough and more.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 19, 2009
Repavement project continues to the south

The repavement project on S.R. 789 continued Monday from Bird Key Drive to Ken Thompson Parkway.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2009
Dog missing on Longboat

Maggie, a 40-pound Siberian husky, was last seen Friday night at the Longboat Key Publix. Her family is still searching for her.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 18, 2009
Roundabout becomes top priority

Because a traffic-notification-sign program would require a city staff position that is not available, funding for that program was shifted to a proposed downtown roundabout.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 18, 2009
Foundation awards $1.48 million in grants, scholarships

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County approved $959,907 for grants and $526,350 for scholarships for 252 students.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2009
Lakewood hospital names new board member

Brian Kennelly, president of Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty, is the newest member of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Board of Governors, the hospital announced this afternoon.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2009
Ranch officials: real estate market is recovering

According to a press release issued today, the East County community enjoyed strong numbers in the first quarter of 2009 and is projecting a 35% increase in closings in its second quarter.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2009
Sarasota Scullers hosts summer rowing camp

Summer rowing camps will provide teens with the opportunity to learn a new sport, meet new friends and spend time outdoors while having fun, staying fit and becoming part of one of the Florida's growing team sports.

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