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  • May 14, 2009
Osprey teen wins congressional art contest

The winner will travel to Washington, D.C. to see her painting put on display.

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  • May 14, 2009
Longboat residents gear up for Bike MS

Arthur Wood was in pain the first time he rode in a National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society: Bike MS event.

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  • May 14, 2009
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  • May 14, 2009
Boards approve pension fix

The members of the town's three pension boards unanimously approved pension reports for the Division of Retirement's review within 30 days.

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  • May 14, 2009
Pirates fall in Class 4A quarterfinal

The Braden River High baseball team saw its season come to an unexpected end in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal May 5.Â

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  • May 14, 2009
Water charges change

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved modifications to water utility account charges and penalties at its Monday, May 4 regular meeting that affect all water account users.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 14, 2009
Lakewood boys namesakes behind two rescued hawks

Wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews has named the two fledgling red-shouldered hawks he rescued after Ethan and Owen Ingham, who recently raised money for Matthews Wildlife Rescue from their front yard.

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Tom Hennessy, the fire chief for Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District, will retire June 12. During his 30 years of service he's seen the district grow from four full-time employees to 96.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 14, 2009
Kids' museum explores fundraising options

Explore Some More Children's Museum will host its first Kids Festival to raise money to offer programming for schools and other outlets.

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  • May 14, 2009
In Brief

P&Z member sees too many signs - Road paving almost complete - Town Commission approves settlement - Corrections - Meetings & Agendas

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  • May 14, 2009
Judge reviews organization plan

The bankruptcy court will also decide in the coming weeks whether the Colony Association is obligated to pay $14.1 million to repair damage from the 2004 hurricane season.

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  • May 14, 2009
Lakewood Ranch residents to hit streets for homeless

Ranch Natural Discoveries owner Judi DeWalt is the organizer behind the area's first Tour de Ranch ride.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 14, 2009
Finalists chosen for McNeal principal

Barry Dunn, James Horner and Norma Scott will meet staff and the public at a community forum May 14.

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