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  • Robin Roy
  • May 18, 2009
Roundabout becomes top priority

Because a traffic-notification-sign program would require a city staff position that is not available, funding for that program was shifted to a proposed downtown roundabout.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • May 18, 2009
Foundation awards $1.48 million in grants, scholarships

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County approved $959,907 for grants and $526,350 for scholarships for 252 students.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2009
Lakewood hospital names new board member

Brian Kennelly, president of Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty, is the newest member of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Board of Governors, the hospital announced this afternoon.

  • East County
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  • May 18, 2009
Ranch officials: real estate market is recovering

According to a press release issued today, the East County community enjoyed strong numbers in the first quarter of 2009 and is projecting a 35% increase in closings in its second quarter.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 18, 2009
Commission to consider impact fee relief

East County developers may soon see some financial relief from county impact fees, a move county officials hopes will spur the economy.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 18, 2009
City may create Newtown historic district

Commissioner Fredd Atkins requested the city hire a consultant to help craft the district.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 18, 2009
Resident receives waiver request

A waiver from the town’s daylight plane ordinance allows a Key resident to expand onto a home that already has 3,940 square feet of space.

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  • May 18, 2009
Robber hits East County bank

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are searching for a man they believe robbed an East County First Bank this morning.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 18, 2009
Lido Beach makes national 'best of' list

The beach is one of six to be recognized as the best-restored beaches in the nation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2009
Manatee County revives Planning Task Force

For the first time in several years, Manatee County's Planning Task Force will meet today to discuss Manatee County's development review process and related topics.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2009
Sheriff's office conducts underage drinking sting

Six East County businesses were charged with selling/serving alcohol to a person under 21 during a Manatee County Sheriff's Office underage drinking operation May 15.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 15, 2009
Armitage elected as Mote chairman

Bird Key resident Arthur Armitage was recently elected chairman of Mote Marine Laboratory's board of trustees.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 15, 2009
Good Earth coming to Lakewood

After a deal with Ada's Natural & Organic Foods fell through several months ago, Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty has secured a lease with Good Earth Natural Food Store. The deal was finalized Thursday.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2009
Mill Creek to restore community ponds

The Mill Creek Homeowners Association Board of Directors needs volunteers to assist the community in its Mill Creek Pond Restoration Project at 8 a.m., this Saturday, at ponds 15 and 16 near 602 137th St. NE.

  • East County
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  • Loren Mayo
  • May 14, 2009
Sarasota Military Academy students share poetry

Sarasota Military Academy held its Beatnik Poetry Cafe Thursday, May 7.

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