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A local Latin chamber group is launching a campaign to encourage residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties to buy locally.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
Latin Chamber launches 'buy local' program

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is launching a Shop Chamber, Buy Local program to support community businesses.

  • East County
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City commissioners discussed a police contract for five hours Monday night at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 18, 2011
Police pensions safe for now

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to table a concept to force police officers into a 401(k) plan Monday night.

  • Sarasota
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After an emergency meeting Monday afternoon, Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle was dismissed of his town manager duties. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 18, 2011
Commission removes Hogle from acting town manager role

Hogle was dismissed from the role over concerns about his handling of a situation involving Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson.

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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 17, 2011
Black Tie Stand-Out of the Week

Black Tie Stand-Out of the Week

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2011
Copper stolen from Lakewood Ranch school

A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states copper wiring was stolen from the room of Willis Elementary School.

  • East County
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Volunteers from Webster University Sarasota helped sort items at the Community Coalition on Homelessness.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2011
Webster University helps area homeless

The Webster University Campus staff and students recently lent their support to the Community Coalition on Homelessness as part of Webster Works Worldwide.

  • East County
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Motorists heading eastbound are advised to stay clear of Fruitville Road between Lime Avenue and Jefferson Avenue.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 17, 2011
TRAFFIC ALERT: Chemical spill closes Fruitville lanes

A chemical spill on Fruitville Road has led to lane closures and delays in the area.

  • Sarasota
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Jim Eatrides discusses cellular coverage at Sunday’s meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2011
Proposed cell tower gets mixed signals at meeting

Approximately 50 people attended a community meeting at Longboat Island Chapel to discuss a proposal for a 150-foot unipole cellular tower.

  • Longboat Key
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City commissioners have the entire evening session of their regular meeting tonight at City Hall blocked off to make contract decisions for its police officers.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 17, 2011
Commission makes contract decision tonight

The Sarasota City Commission will make contract rulings tonight on points of contention between the city and its police officers.

  • Sarasota
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Louis and Lily Hinds enjoyed their special dinner.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night

East County dads and their daughters headed to Chick-fil-A Oct. 15 for a special Daddy Daughter Date Night celebration.

  • East County
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Read this week's roadwork updates.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 17, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct.16

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

  • Sarasota
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Taylor Garganta danced the night away with friends during the Homecoming Dance Oct. 15.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Homecoming Dance

Students at Braden River High School tonight concluded Homecoming week festivities with a circus-themed Homecoming Dance.

  • East County
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Adam Scalisi, Carson Jungers and Quinton Fitzgerald are all freshmen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Candy Land Dance

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy tonight enjoyed a Candy Land-themed Homecoming Dance.

  • East County
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The Pirates fought fiercely.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Homecoming Game

The Braden River High School Pirate family rallied Friday night during the school's Homecoming game against Bayshore High School.

  • East County
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ODA's cheerleaders kept the mood lively.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

Families at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered tonight at the school's Lakewood Ranch campus for an All-School Picnic and Homecoming game against Dade Christian School.

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