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Ten-year-old Noah Frantz thoroughly enjoyed dinner.
  • By Angel Birch
  • September 14, 2010
Freedom families feast on fun

Families of Freedom Elementary School gathered Sept. 10 for a special PTO pasta dinner, as well as a chance to hear about the school's curriculum and attend a book fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Billy Bartens enjoyed lunch with his grandparents, Patricia and Richard Crispi, left, and Carol Bartens, right.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2010
BRE shows love for grandparents

More than 150 grandparents flocked to Braden River Elementary School Sept. 13 for the school's special Grandparent's Day luncheon. Braden River's Parent-Teacher Organization gave out special treats to grandparents who participated in the red hat and red tie contests.

  • East County
  • Schools
The stolen pickup Bell was driving is marked with bullet holes following the shootout he had with sheriff's deputies.
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  • Robin Roy
  • September 14, 2010
Shoot-out suspect charged in robberies

The 30-year-old man who was involved in a shoot-out with sheriff's deputies has been arrested in connection with five armed robberies of adult-video stores.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor George Spoll expressed concern with taxpayers getting a shock when their tax bills double in another year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 13, 2010
Commission passes 1.8872 millage rate

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget that includes that includes a town manager-recommended tax rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Roy
  • September 13, 2010
County to purchase Ringling Boulevard home

The property at 2525 Ringling Blvd. will be converted into a park.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2010
Longboat stages 9/11 tribute (WITH VIDEO)

Public Works Department employees lined Gulf of Mexico Drive with American flags Friday to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 10, 2010
Attorney emphasizes Comp Plan changes

Town Attorney David Persson wants the town to ask its citizens what they want to see for the town's future when making amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2010
School board adopts budget, millage increase

Manatee district officials say the budget is as trim as it can get without affecting electives and other programs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 10, 2010
Police sign three-year contract

The town of Longboat Key's Police Department union representative signed a three-year contract Thursday at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2010
East County remembers 9/11 (WITH VIDEOS)

East County residents and students and faculty at Manatee Technical Institute gathered this morning at MTI to remember the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the patriotic spirit that swept the nation in the days following.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • September 10, 2010
Bus-shelter maker defaults on contract

The city is severing ties with a company that had agreed to make 50 bus shelters for Sarasota but only made 19 in the past 10 years.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2010
Jensen shares Schroeder-Manatee history

Nearly 300 business professionals came out Wednesday morning to hear Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO and President Rex Jensen share about his company and its development of the Lakewood Ranch community. Jensen was the keynote speaker for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's September Membership Luncheon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2010
Manatee school board to discuss new budget

The Manatee County School Board is expected to approve its 2010/2011 fiscal year budget at a public hearing at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at the School Board of Manatee County, 215 Manatee Ave. W.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Knot Awl Beads

Knot Awl Beads isn't your typical bead shop. Not only does the store on Lakewood Ranch Main Street offer a variety of high-quality beads and jewelry making tools, but it also offers jewelry making classes, pre-made jewelry, and an option to have your jewelry designed and made for you.

  • East County
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 9, 2010
Report reveals Colony renovation options

A project feasibility report performed by Karins Engineering Group Inc. reveals owners could occupy the units again if they put $600,500 into the dilapidated units.

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