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  • June 30, 2010
News Briefs 07.01.10

Unexpected problems encountered during the waterline work at the Palm Avenue parking garage has delayed for the fourth time the re-opening of a northbound traffic lane.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2010
Business Observer 07.01.10

The Columbia Restaurant Group hosted its Employee Appreciation Dinner Thursday, June 24, at the flagship restaurant in Ybor City.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2010
Five Points roundabout construction to begin

The construction project will begin July 5 and is scheduled to keep the Five Points intersection closed for two months.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2010
Cops Corner 07.01.10

About 35 protesters descended on a store that sells puppies. Employees told police the protesters were harassing customers and not allowing them to enter the store.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 30, 2010
Siesta Beach home sells for $3 million

Jon Lee, of Sarasota, sold his home at 867 Siesta Key Circle to Matthew Rice, trustee, for $3 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2010
BALANCING ACT

The East County's top Realtors are making a bold statement: The market is balancing out. And halfway through 2010, they have the numbers to prove it.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2010
Coalition defends feasibility study

Coalition members say some of the statements made by the Friends of Lakewood Ranch are 'inflammatory, misleading or just plain wrong.'

  • East County
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  • By Michael Eng and Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 30, 2010
Spirit of America

For our annual Fourth of July special section, A&E Editor Heidi Kurpiela and East County Observer Executive Editor Michael Eng turned their lenses on Sarasota and Manatee counties in a monthlong search for anyone and everything that depicted American life and lifestyle.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2010
Swimmer makes splash with WaveRunners

After posting YMCA National Times in the 50 and 100 freestyles, Shannon McCarthy will compete in the YMCA Sectional Meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2010
Cal Ripken All-Stars begin 2010 season

The Manatee Cal Ripken 12U All-Stars competed in the District 15 tourney last week in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2010
SMR, Tropicana tackle greener growing

SMR Farms is studying two more environmentally friendly fertilizers as a test-case for Tropicana's other growers.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2010
New priest finds home at St. Barbara

The Rev. Fr. Peter Andronache will lead St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church after the Very Rev. Archimandrite Frank Kirlangitis retired.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2010
News Briefs 07.01.10

The Fish Hole, the East County's first miniature golf course opened June 24 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2010
OUR VIEW: The birth of Spirit of America

To know where you're going, it helps to know from where you came.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2010
Debate offers glimpse into District 67 campaigns (WITH VIDEO)

The four contenders for Rep. Ron Regan's Florida House of Representatives District 67 shared their views on the oil spill, education and other topics during a debate June 23.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2010
East County VFW holds flag-retirement ceremony

More than 150 American flags were retired from duty at a special ceremony at Camp Flying Eagle.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2010
Cops Corner 07.01.10

The victim stated she received a call from an individual who told her that the electricity at her preschool would be turned off if a delinquent payment in the amount of $229.13 was not paid. The victim wanted to make sure the power wasn't turned off, so she made the payment over the phone using her check card.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 30, 2010
Mill Creek home tops weekly transactions

First Community Bank of America sold the home at 606 134th St. E. to Joseph and Alyssa Nohren, Bradenton, for $401,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sydney Cusick

The Observer spotlights WaveRunners swimmer Sydney Cusick.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2010
Manatee releases FCAT scores

Manatee County School District officials say they are pleased to see the results.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 29, 2010
Sarasota County FCAT results mixed

Although the county's students easily exceeded the state average, many grade levels showed declines in reading, math and science.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2010
Crash closes Cortez Bridge

A tractor-trailer went partially over the side of the Cortez Bridge Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 29, 2010
Defending National Champions set to take the ice

Defending U.S. Figure Skating National Champions and World and Olympic pairs team members Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett will debut their program for the 2010 season during a sanctioned simulation at 4:30 p.m., June 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2010
The Islandside 'gift' factor

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and Mayor George Spoll disagree about how much money the club should have to pay to compensate for the loss of Islandside open space.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 29, 2010
SVA hosts summer camps

Sarasota Volleyball Academy Director and Braden River High volleyball coach Steven Haugh will be offering two high school skills summer camps and one youth skills summer camp next month.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 28, 2010
Commission delays Islandside decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission will wait until 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 30 to make a decision on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 28, 2010
Kids tee off at Peridia

Peridia Golf and Country Club held its first week of its annual Summer Golf Camp June 14-18.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2010
Deputies arrest East County school worker

A custodian at Haile Middle School was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2010
Manatee district to present budget cuts tonight

The proposal includes levying a critical need property tax. The Manatee County School Board will not be voting at tonight's meeting.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: The Polo Grill and Bar

The Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Kluaber shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 28, 2010
Strip-club rules to be changed

A flaw in the county's definition of some adult businesses was being interpreted to mean the county now was allowing fully nude employees at those establishments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 28, 2010
OBITUARY: Arnold Fein

Arnold Fein was an active member of Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 28, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Met Day Spa & Salon

Growing up riding his bike to St. Armands Circle, starting in the apparel industry at the age of 15 and working on the Circle through college prepared Geoffrey Michel to end up exactly where he is now - alongside his wife, Brenda, operating The Met.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 28, 2010
OBITUARY: Maureen Browne

Maureen Browne was proud of her contributions to Title IX.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Main Street Barbecue Cook Off and Beer Festival

Chefs from Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurants will put their best barbecue forward at the annual Main Street Barbecue Cook Off and Beer Festival at 4 p.m., June 26 on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Fundraiser

The event will take place from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, at T'Katz Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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