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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
Community grills Ranch principal finalists

The three finalists for the Lakewood Ranch High School Principal position possibly met their toughest critics during a community forum June 30 at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 30, 2009
Six interns will work for the town

Town of Longboat Key Human Resources Manager Lisa Silvertooth announced Tuesday, June 30, that six interns will work for four weeks at Town Hall this summer.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 30, 2009
Longboat Key Foodmart closes doors

Longboat Key Foodmart owner Hathim Alhabita began moving out of the location at 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive Saturday, June 27.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 30, 2009
Rotary Clubs donate $15,000 in playground equipment

Students at Oak Park School will now have recess on a shady playground.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2009
Police union to demand Bartolotta's resignation

Members of the Police Benevolent Association will gather outside City Hall to protest what they see as Bob Bartolotta shortchanging the police department.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2009
Neal posts best numbers in company history

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer had 180 contracts signed through June. It's the best sales record in company history.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 30, 2009
Finalists named for Ranch principal post

Parents will have a chance to meet and question the three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School at a community forum at 6:30 p.m., tonight.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2009
Selby Gardens lays off seven to balance budget

Two world-renowned orchid experts were among those let go, and some volunteers fear Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' reputation will take a significant hit.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2009
City to close on U.S. 301 property

Sarasota will pay $4.7 million for land that would have been home to the Boston Red Sox spring-training stadium.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 30, 2009
FHP to conduct Manatee inspections

During the month of July, the Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspections.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2009
Teen dies in I-75 wreck

According to Florida Highway Patrol reporters, 18-year-olds Keith Wallace and William Rotunda were on the on ramp from State Road 70 to southbound Interstate 75 when their 2000 Dodge pickup rolled over.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2009
Manatee detectives locate missing fugitive

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested North Manatee resident Larry Laudig, 71, following tips garnered from a feature on the show "America's Most Wanted."

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 29, 2009
SCAT to unveil new hybrid buses

The new buses cost $200,000 more than standard diesel buses but will save $21,000 in fuel costs each year.

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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.

  • East County
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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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