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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Rams

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Riverview in three sets tonight.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 27, 2009
Commission discusses the budget at special meetings

The Longboat Key Town Commission discussed everything from millage rates to The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside redevelopment application at two special meetings Thursday, Aug. 27, at Town Hall.

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  • August 27, 2009
Ranch alum selected for Athlon spirit competition

The Web-based competition features more than 30 cheerleaders and dancers from throughout the country.

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2009
Criminal charges filed against the Morgans

An extradition process is underway to bring Sarasota residents John and Marian Morgan back to the United States from Sri Lanka, where they are currently jailed on a separate charge.

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2009
Downtown roundabout delayed

With a Thanksgiving completion deadline too daunting, the city delayed the construction of the roundabout at Five Points.

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  • August 27, 2009
City pares its overtime

More efficient scheduling this fiscal year helped the city shed more than $500,000 in overtime pay, with $1.3 million paid.

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2009
Investigators seek Legacy Trail flasher

A man has exposed himself to nine different women along The Legacy Trail and near Palmer Ranch communities.

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  • August 27, 2009
Waterfront district land to change ownership

Anil Patel's purchase of nine remaining acres smooths plans for redevelopment.

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  • August 27, 2009
Corrections

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  • August 26, 2009
Patrons' spare change adds up to wealthy donation

Peter and Laura Cleaves, of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, recently presented a check for $1,760 to Mandy Smith, director of the Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 26, 2009
Town looks at sand solutions

The town could acquire sand near Venice to put near North Shore Road to replace a fast-eroding beach that closed the beach access there.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 26, 2009
Firefighter contract discussed

The town's labor attorney said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to firefighters as part of a new union contract.

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  • August 26, 2009
Swiftmud announces modified watering schedule

Manatee County officials are asking residents to abide by the Southwest Florida Water Management District's modified Phase III watering restrictions through Sept. 30.

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  • August 26, 2009
IN BRIEF

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  • August 26, 2009
Key Club debates views

The Longboat Key Club and Resort disputes the Islandside Property Owners Coalition's claim that its Islandside project hinders existing views.

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