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The Baltimore Orioles will play their first game March 1 in the revamped Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 22, 2010
'Sunshine' groups ordered to pay court costs

A judge ruled that two groups that lost their lawsuit against the county over its baseball negotiations must pay part of the county's legal fees.

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Bill and Judy Carman plan to enjoy retirement after their store closes.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
Carman's Shoes to close Dec. 29

The family-owned shoe-and-handbag store has been a Circle landmark for 45 years.

  • Longboat Key
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Ernest Couvertier, 42, was arrested for stabbing a man in the face after a road-rage incident.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 22, 2010
Road rage leads to stabbing

A driver stopped in the middle of the road, jumped out of his car and stabbed another driver in the face.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2010
Commission OKs project

The Town Commission approved both a beach project and structures to hold sand on the island's eroded north end.

  • Longboat Key
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The Whitney Beach Shopping Plaza has been for sale since early 2009, originally listed at $6.5 million. It sold for $3.7 million Dec. 17.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.7 million

The sale marks the beginning of a two- to three-month push to attract tenants to the 85% vacant north-end shopping center.

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The Colony's recreational facilities include 12 tennis courts in the center of the property.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2010
Colony owners seek stake in courts

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners now have the option to purchase a 5% interest in the resort's tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
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Key resident Lenny Landau questions whether sand renourishment projects are needed every six to eight years.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2010
Landau presents beach analysis

Key resident and Longboat Key Public Interest Committee member Lenny Landau told the commission that the town doesn't yet need to renourish some portions of its beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2010
Challenge hearings postponed

Three challenges filed by the Islandside Property Owners Coalition will not begin until spring 2011.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2010
News Briefs

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Santa made his way to the rooftop of the 10-story Promenade, which also featured Rudolph on its sign.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
Tinsel Town

The annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition on Longboat Key draws out its shining stars.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • December 22, 2010
Deal Us In

North's hand is a little light

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Lakewood Ranch's CDDs meet at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
Lakewood CDDs prep for security changes

Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 4 will continue with their current security provider as they search for a replacement.

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Palm-Aire residents packed the Manatee County commission chambers last week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
Officer needs more time for cell tower decision

County hearing officer Hamilton 'Chip' Rice heard testimony regarding the proposed cell phone tower in Palm-Aire and has continued the public hearing to Jan. 12, 2011.

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Manatee County Project Manager David Gustafson and Benderson Development's Paul Blackketter couldn't be more excited about making the area a destination for rowers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
READY TO ROW

Manatee County this month will finish construction on a training facility for rowers at Fort Hamer Park, just in time for visits from two top collegiate teams.

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Lori Bower of Lakewood Ranch and Beth Grogan of River Club organized a toy drive for more than 130 children at Rowlett Elementary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
East County moms warm holidays for area children

Parents Beth Grogan and Lori Bower spearheaded efforts to collect toys for families in need at Rowlett Elementary School.

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