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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 4, 2009
Application hinges on road

Longboat Club Road is a point of contention in The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside application.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 4, 2009
Commission to vote on Lockwood Wal-Mart site

Manatee County commissioners will discuss public infrastructure needed for the expansion of the Lockwood Ridge Wal-Mart.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 4, 2009
City to reconsider $5.5 million land purchase

A second appraisal of the Michael Saunders and Co.-owned lots came in about $900,000 less than the first appraisal.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 2, 2009
Suspects charged in two home invasions

Sarasota police captured two men allegedly responsible for two violent attacks.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 2, 2009
Hope in the Unseen

Several Gulf Coast window and shutter companies see hope in a new insurance rule. One entrepreneur is even opening a new showroom to meet the expected demand.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 1, 2009
Two attacked in Friday night home invasion

Police don't believe the case is related to a recent series of home invasions, but it could be tied to an attack Thursday evening.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 1, 2009
Two attacked in Friday night home invasion

Police don't believe the Friday night attack is related to a recent series of home invasions, but it could be tied to an attack Thursday evening. xxx

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 1, 2009
May Day protesters march downtown

Much like the April 15 tea party, this demonstration was intended to voice opposition to the federal government's bailouts.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 1, 2009
Parking-garage plan detailed

City planners describe their goals for the Palm Avenue parking garage and request ideas from neighbors and business owners Thursday night.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 1, 2009
Blackburn Point Bridge closure rescheduled

Sarasota County will delay repairs until May 26, after residents asked for a delay.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 1, 2009
Fire Chief Halas signs off

Longboat Key Fire-Rescue Chief Julius Halas officially leaves Longboat Key after 10 years today.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2009
Braden River cruises in semifinal

The Braden River High School baseball team cruised to a 9-1 victory over the DeSoto County Bulldogs in the Class 4A District 10 semifinal Thursday in Sebring.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 1, 2009
Sarasota's FCAT scores improve

All grade levels tested achieve higher writing scores over last year's results.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 1, 2009
Contractors attend pre-bid meeting

The town of Longboat Key hopes to begin construction on two groins behind The Islander Club no later than Nov. 1.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2009
State releases FCAT writing results

Manatee County Public Schools students show mostly gains in writing, according to the 2009 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test Writing Plus results.

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