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He had not even signed his contract yet, but interim County Administrator Terry Lewis already was hard at work during a county budget hearing June 14.
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Lewis reports for duty ... again

Terry Lewis has delayed his retirement many times because he keeps getting called to duty. The latest call came from Sarasota County government.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Sarasota County Commission considers whistleblower policy

Sarasota commissioners seek more information on a measure that would protect employees from reprisal if they report wrongdoing in county government.

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Hostess Mickey Fine and Temple Emanu-El Cornerstone Society member Lori Dorman
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Temple members enjoy 'Fine' dining

Marty and Mickey Fine's abode at The Tower Residences on Watergate Drive was the prime setting for an elegant Sunday brunch June 12, for members of the Temple Emanu-El Cornerstone Society.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Salvation Army seeks donations

If you missed spring-cleaning or need an excuse for summer cleaning, the Salvation Army's Center of Hope is in need of twin flat sheets, towels and washcloths.

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Front row: Lance Anspach and his niece Aliyonna Booker; Back row: Texcellence coordinator Alina Klein, Lance’s mom, Kristine Anspach, his aunt Amanda Davis, Education Foundation board member and donor Jason Swift and Dale Ott
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Texcellence marks 4,500th donation

Fifth-grader Lance Anspach arrived June 7, at Riverview High School, not only to take home his first computer but also to learn his family was the 4,500th in Sarasota County to benefit from the Texcellence Computer Donation Program.

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Chief Latrina Foster and petty officers Michael Alvarez, Ron Haddock, Gabriel Vazquez and Marlon Daley
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Reporting for duty, sir

As cars drove by the Sailor Statue Wednesday, they gave a friendly honk.

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Daughters Courtney Wise, Whitney Wise Verdoni and Erika Wise know they have someone special in their father, Carl Wise.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 16, 2011
Father of the Brides

From dress shopping assistant to personal chauffer, Carl Wise, father of three daughters, is changing dad's role in the wedding process.

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Eileen Wallace, owner of Write On and More, said the area is safer for her customers without the benches.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Businesses laud bench removals

Store owners said vagrant activity has decreased since benches were removed from Selby Five Points Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Briefs

County improves its budget forecast; New College has eight Fulbright scholars; Sarasota real-estate sales stay strong

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The portion of Blackburn Point Park known as Fisherman’s Island will feature fishing piers, a kayak launch and a playground.
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Casey Key voices park concerns

With more traffic expected after the improvements to Blackburn Point Park, Key residents want assurance they can get to their homes with minimal delay.

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Buchanan
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Buchanan exonerated in elections probe

Officials investigated claims that Rep. Vern Buchanan illegally reimbursed employees of his former car dealerships for contributing to his campaigns.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 16, 2011
Forty Carrots preschoolers show love for dads

In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, we asked preschoolers what makes their dads special.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Cops Corner

3:12 a.m. - 600 block of Washington Boulevard. Complainant told police there was an extremely bad smell coming from a Dumpster. He said he felt it may be a "death" smell. The responding officer wrote in his report: "Smells like a trash Dumpster. No smell of death."

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Cops Corner

The nose knows 3:12 a.m. - 600 block of Washington Boulevard. Complainant told police there was an extremely bad smell coming from a Dumpster. He said he felt it may be a 'death' smell. The responding officer wrote in his report: 'Smells like a trash Dumpster. No smell of death.'

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The meeting will be held in the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2011
County hosts budget talks

A public hearing on Manatee County's budget will start at 6 p.m., tonight.

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