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World War II veterans Tony Lingrosso and ElRoy York traveled with their guardians, Marins Richard and Avone Thielen. Photo by Keith Millard, of Keith A. Millard Photography.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
Flight of Honor

Members of Rotary District 6960 took 55 World War II veterans to the National World War II Memorial, in Washington, D.C., Saturday, June 9.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
Heritage Harbour South approves 2013 budget

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors approved their preliminary fiscal year 2013 budget of $457,730, plus a total debt service of $814,227 between bonds for Stonebyrook and Lighthouse Cove.

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The shopping center portion of the River Club Park of Commerce will mimic the Walmart’s architectural style, as depicted in this rendering. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
Tenants line up for new retail space

Developer Casto said retail space for the future phases of the River Club Park of Commerce, at State Road 70 and I-75, is 70% leased.

  • East County
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Families in Tamshiyacu, Peru, were grateful for the assistance of ShelterBox USA. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
ShelterBox USA president aids in response efforts

After two years working for ShelterBox USA, President Emily Sperling recently went on her first deployment.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
Neal re-opens River's Reach community

Neal Communities has re-opened its River's Reach community after closing home sales there in 2009.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
Manatee County FCAT scores below state average

Manatee County public school students underperformed in reading and science portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, compared to other districts statewide.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
News Briefs

Three killed in auto accident; Clerk announces delayed release of sheriff's audit

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 13, 2012
Beaches, utilities top upcoming capital projects

The top capital projects included in the town's preliminary 2012-13 fiscal year budget include beach projects, equipment replacement and beginning the replacement of a wastewater force main.

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The entrance columns at CVS remain under purple wrap as site work for the new drug-store continues. Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Weekly Publix progress report: CVS seeks additional sign

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request from CVS to place an additional sign on the property.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
News Briefs

Duncan, Younger seek new commission terms; Longboat Pass Bridge project completed; Commission considers Monday workshops

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • June 13, 2012
Bridge Bites: Introducing Dr. Goodlead

This week we feature a terrific opening lead, found in real life by John Brady, of Jacksonville (known to some as Dr. Goodlead).

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sales on upswing for Taylor Morrison; Robin Jones joins Coldwell Banker; Sackett named salesperson of the month

  • East County
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Join Mallory Gnaegy as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 12, 2012
June 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Randy McLendon, Charles Hines, Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Christine Robinson, William Brian Slider and Jennifer Cohen answered questions.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 12, 2012
County Commission candidates appeal to CONA

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations last night hosted a public forum for Sarasota County Commission candidates.

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