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  • By Donna Swan
  • July 7, 2010
Deal Us In: How to make your contract

Deal Us In: How to make your contract

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Manatee district proposes tax increase

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said Manatee County won't be able to offer electives such as physical education and engineering without it.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Benderson brightens retirement community

The Manatee Jewish Housing Council is renaming its Honore Avenue campus as Benderson Village.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Creekwood BP owner battles Deepwater spill stigma

East County resident Kevin Headlee is an independent owner who purchases his gas through a distributor.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
East County resident pours heart into olive oil business

Palm-Aire resident Kristine Insalaco, a nurse, is taking her passion for Italian olive oil to the East County and rest of the United States.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
News Briefs 07.08.10

The Lakewood Ranch Community Coalition will hold a presentation on the concepts of the proposed city charter for Lakewood Ranch during a presentation at 7 p.m., July 14, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
BUILDING MTI

Fawley Bryant architect Mike Bryant has a special connection to the school.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Restaurateur adds Mexican flavor to Main

Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner will open Eduardo's Cantina the week of July 12.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Business Observer 07.08.10

Neal Communities had 29 closings in the month of June, the third highest month in closings since 1999.

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  • Michael Eng
  • July 3, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Little Bookworms July 4 Party

Little Bookworms will host a family friendly event beginning at 2 p.m., tomorrow, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2010
County office to close for July 4 holiday

Trash and recycling pickup will be one day later than usual all next week.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 2, 2010
AAA offers free towing service

The American Automobile Association is offering a free service that will pick up a driver who has had too much to drink as well as the vehicle they are driving.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 2, 2010
Sarasota limits government services during holiday

Libraries and SCAT bus service will be among the services affected by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Fourth of July

The East County Observer caught up with some local residents and employees to see what they have planned for this weekend's holiday.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Summer Day Horse Camp

East County children share their thoughts on Rosaire Riding Academy's Summer Day Horse Camp.

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