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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2010
Construction begins on new Manatee fire station

The new 14,000-square-foot facility will be the most centrally located station in East Manatee Fire Rescue's district.

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  • March 31, 2010
Braden River senior offers help to homeless

Last week, Alycia Bower, a varsity cheerleader, launched a new program called Helpfulness Against Homelessness through her involvement in the service organization ManaTEENS.

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  • March 31, 2010
Business Observer 04.01.10

In response to current economic conditions, East County-based Lee Wetherington Homes last week unveiled three new models starting at $247,300.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • March 31, 2010
Deal us in

Think before you play your hand

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  • March 30, 2010
Golden Apple funding denied

Although the Downtown Improvement District turned down a request to give the dinner theater $144,000, board members said they would help in other ways.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 30, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Libby's Cafe and Bar

Libby's Cafe and Bar Executive Chef Fran Casciato shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 29, 2010
Voters to decide business-tax exemption

An August referendum targets new businesses by offering up to a 100% property-tax exemption

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 29, 2010
Construction forces Longboat Pass Bridge closures

Maintenance work being performed on Longboat Pass Bridge will cause lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 29, 2010
Opposition cancels Fish Hole meeting

Lakewood Ranch residents opposing the construction of the Fish Hole miniature golf course on Main Street have canceled a meeting scheduled for March 31 at Town Hall.

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  • By Jessica Luck
  • March 26, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Cannons open house and fishing clinic

Cannons Marina will hold a spring open house and fishing clinic Saturday, March 27 on such topics as 'Weather and Catch of the Day, Reading Weather Patterns for Fishing and Safety' and 'Fakin' it ... Fishing with Artificial Lures.'

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  • By Jessica Luck
  • March 26, 2010
Small business nominations due next week

The deadline to submit nominations for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Small Business of the Year is 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 30.

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  • March 26, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Smooch a Pooch Stroll

The Southside Village Smooch a Pooch Stroll will be held Friday, March 26.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2010
Tree trimming begins on Longboat Key

Clearing trees away from power lines sometimes causes irregular V-shaped trees, which upsets residents who believe the trees are being damaged.

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  • Robin Roy
  • March 26, 2010
City plans for loss of parking spaces

Construction will force tourists to park in spaces that downtown employees use. The employees will be encouraged to park farther away.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 25, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Health care reform

President Barack Obama signed into existence new health care legislation Tuesday. The East County Observer caught up with residents in the area to get their thoughts.

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