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News

  • By Donna Swan
  • September 21, 2011
Deal Us In: You'll know when it's time to trump

The bidding is easily understood. North's one notrump bid shows six to eight high-card points without support for the opening bid suit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
About 15 manatees mesmerized residents at Christian Retreat during their visit Sept. 14. Photos courtesy of Scott Gerhart/
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
Mating herd of manatees stops by Christian Retreat

A mating herd of manatees spent a day in the Manatee River along Christian Retreat's property, much to delight of its residents and staff.

  • East County
  • News
Connor Dzembo was diagnosed with A-T when he was 3 years old.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: Wobbly Feet pitches Wifflemania tourney

The organization will host a wiffle ball tournament Sept. 24 at Longwood Park.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: Cain campaign visits East County

Herman Cain missed the first stop of his Florida bus tour because of illness, but he still spoke to attendees through audio and watched the event online.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
News Briefs

LECOM hosts pre-med course; Ranch districts renovating landscape; Viking to host dinner for Payton

  • East County
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Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 21, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.

  • Longboat Key
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Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • September 21, 2011
My View: Cease fire on company poaching

Using Sarasota County taxpayer money to steal Hoveround from Manatee County is just wrong. The two counties need a cease and desist order.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
Ranch IDA hopes policy improves customer service

Instead of utilizing a third-party answering service, Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will bring after-hours services in-house.

  • East County
  • News
Homae-Tech expands, adds 13 employees
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Business Observer

Polo Grill adds event sales director; Carr named Ranch's Rotarian of the Year; Homae-Tech expands, adds 13 employees

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 20, 2011
Colony board to discuss finalists

Board members will meet this weekend to choose its recommendation for the redevelopment of the resort.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2011
REALTORS group to sell Lakewood Ranch building

The Manatee Association of REALTORS has announced plans to sell or lease its Lakewood Ranch buildings.

  • East County
  • News
A boil water advisory has been issued while Sarasota County Utilities fixes a water main break.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 20, 2011
Water main break causes concern for drinking water

Precautionary boil water advisories have been issued for residents on Coronado and Crooked Creek drives.

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  • News
No member of the public appeared to comment on the millage rate or budget, said Kim Savage, spokeswoman for the medical center.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 20, 2011
Hospital board keeps same millage rate

The nine-member Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Sept. 19 approved an ad valorem millage rate of 1.0863 for fiscal year 2012, which is unchanged from the previous fiscal year.

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The Sarasota City Commission approved a new fiscal year budget Monday night that includes a 5.3% millage increase
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 20, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved on second reading tonight a new fiscal year budget that raises the millage rate to 2.9249 mills.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2011
Miracle League announces new board member

The Miracle League of Manasota named Peg McKay Pluto as the newest member of The Miracle League Board of Directors.

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