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News

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2009
Inn on the Beach: an in-depth look

Inn on the Beach unit owners have spent millions of dollars upgrading their hotel, which has increased assessed values. Its occupancy levels were up 15% this summer compared to 2007. years ago. and. By comparison, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort suspended hotel operations Sunday, Sept. 27, after its board refused to assess unit owners.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2009
Updated: Colony files for bankruptcy

The Chapter 11 filing puts The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's debts on hold until a bankruptcy judge can reorganize the hotel's debts.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2009
How does Longboat compare?

In season, the Longboat Key Police Department has an officer-per-citizen ratio of one officer for every 1,412 citizens. In comparison, the city of Sanibel has one officer for every 1,200 citizens in season.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Donna Swan
  • October 7, 2009
Deal Us In: Never Perfect

One of the fascinations of bridge is that no matter how proficient we become at this game, there are so many variations to the play of the cards that it is certain that we will never become perfect.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 7, 2009
Medallion Home buys Cascades

After nearly two years in limbo, residents in the East County community finally have a new developer.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2009
Band boosters create Mustang Mania

The Lakewood Ranch High School Band Booster Association hopes the festival will raise $20,000 for school arts programs.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • October 7, 2009
Braden River teacher earns U.S. citizenship

French teacher Doriane Rencker became an American citizen during a ceremony Sept. 28.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 7, 2009
SunniBunni scoops up Ranch Lake Plaza spot

Sarasota resident Alex Vain Wie will open her third SunniBunni Frozen Yogurt and Organic Fruit Smoothies location in the East County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2009
Network supporters blaze trail for families with disabilities

The local Family Network on Disabilities is holding its 5K/10K fundraiser Oct. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 6, 2009
Update: Arrest made in series of home invasions

The sheriff's office said DNA links a man arrested after a Venice bar fight to at least four violent attacks.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 6, 2009
Battery charges recommended for beating

Two teenagers involved in a Sept. 27 fight at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA have been reassigned to Horizons Academy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2009
Art studio destroyed in blaze

A building in the Whitfield Industrial Park Center received about $100,000 in damage to the structure and its contents during a fire Monday morning.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 5, 2009
Update: Arrest made in series of home invasions

The sheriff's office said DNA links a man arrested after a Venice bar fight to at least four violent attacks.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 5, 2009
Town Commission holds regular meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission met for its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 5.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 5, 2009
Colony to reorganize in bankruptcy court

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's hotel operating corporation will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Tampa-based U.S. Bankruptcy Court's Middle District of Florida.

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