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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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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 25, 2009
Ridgewood Lane home sells for $1.8 million

A Ridgewood Lane home tops all sales in this week's real-estate transactions.

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  • June 25, 2009
Cops Corner

A man reported his car was sitting in his driveway overnight, when it was burglarized.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • June 25, 2009
My View

Sarasota County vs. D.C.

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  • June 25, 2009
Our View

Hold off on the meters

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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
IN BRIEF

Community News and Notes

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  • 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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  • Robin Roy
  • June 25, 2009
City accused of hypocrisy

Developers say the city is allowing itself greater latitude on its Palm Avenue parking garage project than it does with any private development.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 25, 2009
Parade struggles with funding

The city told Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix organizers that it will not pay the $6,500 needed for police protection for the event. Organizers say they will not beg for the money. at the last minute.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 24, 2009
Statue supporters refuse to surrender

A Web site that promotes keeping the 'Unconditional Surrender' statue on the bayfront has generated more than 250 e-mails sent to city commissioners.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 24, 2009
Rain causes sewer collapse

Morrill Street is closed all day today to repair a depression in the road.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2009
Dancers achieve platinum status

KC and the Sunshine Dancers completed its competition season last month, earning a double-platinum award for its jazz routine.

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