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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 7, 2009
Workers seek some relief

As the repaving project moved north, so did an ongoing search for public restrooms.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 7, 2009
Donna Hayes unveils Jiggs' Landing plans

Jiggs' relative Sandy Metcalf attended Hayes' May 1 advisory meeting to hear plans for improving the site.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 7, 2009
Coach Hunter resigns from Pirates

Coach Josh Hunter was tapped to start the Pirates football program in March 2005. Interim coach Ed Volz hosted the team's first spring practice May 1.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 6, 2009
Veteran Manatee fire chief to retire

Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District Fire Chief Tom Hennessy yesterday that he will be retiring next month.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 6, 2009
Jamrocks moves out of Whitney Beach Plaza

The Jamaican restaurant will move to Bradenton Beach after eight-and-a-half months at Whitney Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2009
Pattigeorge's demonstrates its flower power for Earth Day

Pattigeorge's restaurant celebrated Earth Day 2009 in a colorful way.

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  • May 6, 2009
Key match made in tennis heaven

The Longboat Observer can now add 'matchmaker' to its list of accomplishments.

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  • May 6, 2009
Longboat visitors enjoy beach time

Four-year-old Katelyn Schein and her sister, Kiley, 2, from Indianapolis, collected shells on Longboat's beach

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2009
Prima ballerina takes on new role

The Sarasota Ballet's leading lady, Lauren Strongin, has accepted a position with Houston Ballet for next season.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 6, 2009
Too many signs

P&Z board member Hackett upset over number of signs placed on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2009
Manatee Chamber appoints EDC director

Eric Basinger comes to Manatee County from Alabama, where he served as executive director of the Elmore County Economic Development Authority in Wetumpka.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 5, 2009
ODA Thunder crushes Oldsmar

Class 1A regional semifinal: The Out-of-Door Academy 17, Oldsmar Christian 0

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 5, 2009
Pirates fall against Lake Wales in quarterfinal

Class 4A regional quarterfinal: Lake Wales 1, Braden River 0

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 5, 2009
Chapel property considered for cell tower

Jim Eatrides, with Alpha-Omega Communications, recently met with the congregation of the Longboat Island Chapel to discuss cell towers.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 5, 2009
Concession hosts First Tee benefit tourney

The Concession Golf Club and Residences and The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee today announced they will host their annual golf tournament fundraiser May 26.

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