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  • Robin Roy
  • September 10, 2009
Power struggle emerges

Some Hamptons residents received approval to change from gas-powered to electric-powered lights. But after some opposition, the board that OK'd the switch was recalled.

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  • Robin Roy
  • September 10, 2009
Sarasota could delete concealed weapons law

A citizen's e-mail could lead to a concealed weapons ordinance from 1971 being stricken from the city code.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 10, 2009
Mountain climber tackles new challenges

Sarasota resident Jeff Olson, 60, is currently training for his next mountain-climbing expedition.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 10, 2009
Vern Buchanan to conduct Town Hall meeting

Congressman Vern Buchanan will host the Sarasota Town Hall informational meeting Friday, Sept. 11, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Good Earth opening delayed

The Lakewood Ranch Main Street's new anchor was scheduled to open last week. Officials say the new opening date is Sept. 21.

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  • September 9, 2009
Manatee announces gun buyback event

Manatee County Commission Chair Dr. Gwen Brown and Manatee School Board member Barbara Harvey will host a community discussion on from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 19 at Johnson Middle School, 2121 26th Ave. E. Following that meeting, Sheriff Brad Steube will hold a gun buyback event from 4-7 p.m., at Manatee County Sheriff's Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton.

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  • September 9, 2009
Siekmann qualifies for District 5

Vice Mayor and District 5 Commissioner Robert Siekmann is now the second current commissioner to become certified for his third and final two-year term.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 9, 2009
Solution for sand looms

The town will support the placement of a natural-gas pipeline as long as Port Dolphin agrees, in writing, to help pay for removal of white sand in the area.

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  • September 9, 2009
HEALTH MATTERS

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center celebrates its fifth anniversary Sept. 12. Read our exclusive coverage in Health Matters here.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Sharing Derek Spring's Story

One year ago, Lakewood Ranch mother Janice Spring lost her son because of a prescription drug overdose. Now, she hopes his story will save other teens.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Honor Guard seeks funds for uniforms

The Manatee County Honor Guard will help during several Sept. 11 events Friday.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Rotarians to defend spelling bee title

The East Manatee Rotary Club won last year's Literacy Council of Manatee spelling bee.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Moms launch new networking group

MOMSnext caters to mothers of children with elementary-age children.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Obama addresses East County classrooms

The president encouraged students to take responsibility for their education during his speech Sept. 8.

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  • September 9, 2009
Registration for Sarasota Walk now taking place

The fifth annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Walk in Sarasota will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, at J.D. Hamel Park, in Sarasota.

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