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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 29, 2009
Cornerstone church breaks ground

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch broke ground on its new building project during a special ceremony Sunday night.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 27, 2009
Woman tied up in home invasion

The home invasion that occurred Friday afternoon on Holiday Drive is not believed to be linked to a recent series of home invasions.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2009
Key Club employees save guest from drowning

Staff members of the Longboat Key Club and Resort saved a Clearwater man who was swept out to sea by a rip tide Thursday, June 26.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 26, 2009
Habitat for Humanity to dedicate four new homes

Four new homes and one re-habitat home in Jordan's Crossing will be dedicated Saturday, June 27.

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  • June 26, 2009
Crowley begins restoration project

Beginning July 1 through Dec. 31, Crowley will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

  • East County
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2009
Club submits economic study

Dr. Henry Fishkind, of Orlando-based Fishkind & Associates Inc., submitted a revised economic analysis of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside application.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2009
Wagner Realty announces increase in pending sales

The company's year-to-date number of pending sales is 42% higher than last year's number.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 25, 2009
Authorities warn about suspicious man in Palmer Ranch

A man found wandering in Palmer Ranch pretended he knew Mira Lago residents and then asked for money to visit his sick wife.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 25, 2009
Assets of Ponzi pair frozen until trial

A federal judge scolded John and Marian Morgan for not having an attorney present during a court hearing Thursday. The Morgans alluded to the fact that they may not be able to afford a lawyer yet.

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  • June 25, 2009
Manatee Glens closes residential program

Budget cuts are forcing Manatee Glens to close its residential treatment program for teenagers with substance abuse and mental issues despite an increase in requests for service.

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  • June 25, 2009
Bradenton tourism director resigns

Larry White, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, stepped down from his position on the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors this week.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 25, 2009
Tax bill to save residents $80,000

Non-ad valorem and trim notices will be sent together, saving envelope and postage costs. Said Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates: 'Now you don't have to wonder why government is so stupid.'

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  • June 25, 2009
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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 25, 2009
Disney inspires magic in the Girls Inc. halls

The first floor of Girls Inc. is undergoing a facelift.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 25, 2009
SCAT's numbers on par with other systems

In the last five years, SCAT's fuel costs have jumped 286% and it has increased passenger fare by 88%. Of its $21 million 2008 budget, county tax dollars paid for 70% of operating costs; passenger fare accounted for 12%.

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