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The concrete wall surrounding Selby Five Points Park will be removed.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 1, 2010
Park renovations to begin Monday

The $142,000 facelift to Selby Five Points Park includes new landscaping and a performance stage.

  • Sarasota
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Helen James and Phil Delaney
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 30, 2010
Share the Light Luncheon honoring Stewart Stearns and Rev. Charles McKenzie Jr.

Share the Light Luncheon honoring Stewart Stearns and Rev. Charles McKenzie Jr.

  • Black Tie
Police Chief Mikel Hollaway thanked his parents and mentors during his acceptance speech Sept. 3.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 30, 2010
Chief Lessons

For Police Chief Mikel Hollaway, people and events from his childhood influenced how he relates to his family, his officers and the community.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2010
East County home burglarized

Suspects stole personal papers and other items from a home on Lorraine Road.

  • East County
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Traffic will be rerouted near St. Armands Circle during a construction project in October.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 30, 2010
Crosswalk renovation to begin on St. Armands

Construction will take place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. except on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 30, 2010
County absorbs uncollected debt

The annual process of writing off uncollected debt shows an increase of more than $2 million in unpaid bills and a decrease in collection rates in three years.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 30, 2010
Experience at center of commission battle

Trailing far behind in fundraising, Democrat Mark Hawkins knows that his best hope of defeating incumbent Republican District 4 County Commissioner Nora Patterson rests on voters believing in his business credentials. Patterson, though, touts her own business background.

  • Longboat Key
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Barbara and Gary Ackerman with Fabiola Beckmann
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2010
'Thai One On' at Someone's In The Kitchen With Tommy & Phil

'Thai One On' at Someone's In The Kitchen With Tommy & Phil

  • Black Tie
Wine, Women and Shoes Co-Chair Roger Capote with Alex Miller
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Faces By Fezza and Wine, Women and Shoes Kick-off

Faces By Fezza and Wine, Women and Shoes Kick-off

  • Black Tie
Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott was happy to meet with East County residents.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Rick Scott makes stop in East County

Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott made a stop in the East County for a special fundraising reception at The Fête Ballroom at The Polo Grill and Bar Wednesday. Event organizers included Sen. John and Michelle McKay, Bob and Jane Waechter and Lee Wetherington.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Manatee County adopts 2011 budget

The $484 million budget is about $24 million less than last year's budget.

  • East County
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Previously, Blackburn Point Park's only boating access was to these small docks. A larger boat ramp will soon be added.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 29, 2010
Blackburn Point Park receives grant

The $200,000 will be used to help fund the $3.1 million construction cost.

  • Sarasota
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Top row, from left: Bill Pastori, John Lane and Will Russell. Bottom row: Cathy Woolly, Michele Redwine and Tony Greising.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
READY FOR BATTLE

Next week, Manatee County commissioners will decide whether major changes will occur within Tara. Meet the men and women who have mobilized to fight the proposed changes.

  • East County
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Commissioner Robert Siekmann believes the new Vision Plan lacks focus.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 29, 2010
Siekmann questions Vision Plan

Commissioner Robert Siekmann believes the 21-page vision plan lacks focus and won't be read by residents.

  • Longboat Key
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Town attorney David Persson said the Comprehensive Plan contains the necessary elements, but they need more clarification.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 29, 2010
Comprehensive Plan changes on the way

The commission heeded its town attorneys recommendation last week to make amendments to its Comprehensive Plan.

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