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  • January 13, 2010
Business Observer

Neal purchases more than 60 acres; University Park sees renewed energy.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 13, 2010
East County - Winding River home sells for $800,000

Paul Gartenberg, Bradenton, sold his home at 14115 11th Terrace N.E. to William and Rosita Greer, Bradenton, for $800,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Sports in Brief

Community Sports News and Notes

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Black belt trains for U.S. National Team

Braden River High School sophomore Paige Oswald received her second-degree black belt in martial arts at the end of this past year.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Tigers defeat Pirates

The Braden River High boys soccer team could not withstand Palmetto's second-half rally as the host Tigers defeated the Pirates 4-2 Jan. 6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Sensational seniors

The Manatee County All-Stars defeated the Sarasota County All-Stars 26-12 in the 18th annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Rachel Hassen

Midfielder Rachel Hassen has played every minute of the Braden River High girls soccer team's three games this week. The junior captain has been instrumental in motivating the Lady Pirates throughout the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2010
Pirates rally past Tigers

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Palmetto 52-49 in Class 4A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2010
Pirates coach resigns

Braden River High head football coach Ed Volz resigned from his position this afternoon. Volz, who led the Pirates to the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals, will assume the head coaching position at Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 12, 2010
Town prepares for election

Voting machines passed logistical testing and will be sent to Town Hall Thursday, Jan. 14 for early voting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2010
Christian Baseball League tryouts scheduled

The Sarasota Christian Baseball League will hold spring baseball tryouts from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Jan. 23 and 30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2010
Vehicle collides with ambulance

Three men, including two EMS workers, were injured in the accident at the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 70 today.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 12, 2010
Fire slows traffic on Fruitville

Firefighters were called to put out a fire that started inside a parking lot shed at the intersection of Fruitville Road and Central Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2010
Teachers to receive classroom grants

More than 70 Manatee County school teachers will receive CaSh for Cla$$room Grants at ceremonies Jan. 13 and Jan. 20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 12, 2010
Circus Ring of Fame to induct six new members

A ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2010
Backflow devices need protection from freezing weather

The Manatee County Utilities Department is encouraging homeowners to protect their backflow devices from freezing temperatures.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 11, 2010
Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota

The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 11, 2010
Community Golf Scores 12.31.09 to 01.05.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 11, 2010
Big Pass manatee-protection zone considered

A request to extend a boat safety zone along Big Pass and North Siesta Key channel will be discussed at County Commission Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 11, 2010
Key Club Islandside presentation continues

Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly said his club's $400 million Islandside project would return Longboat Key to its position as a premier luxury and resort community.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2010
East County kids perform with All-State Chorus

Three East County elementary school children performed at the Florida Music Educators Conference Jan. 8 in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2010
Sabal Harbour couple rescued from house fire

Manatee County Sheriff's deputies and Southern Manatee Fire Rescue responded to the Jan. 10 blaze, which caused about $50,000 in damage.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 8, 2010
Seven former Wagner agents join Michael Saunders & Co.

Former Wagner Realty Longboat Key office branch manager Cathy Meldahl, along with former Wagner agents Bill Greene, Karen Ankerstar, Jack McCormick, Tama Traberman, Susan Smith and Dee Dee Burke have joined Michael Saunders & Co.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 8, 2010
Colony must provide owner access

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was told it must provide 30-day rental use to its unit owners as long as it's operating as a hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2010
SMR acquires full ownership of Main Street

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch announced today it has bought out interest held by its partner for the Lakewood Ranch Main Street project, Casto Lifestyle Properties.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 8, 2010
Obituary: Albert Green

Albert Green, 84, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 8, 2010
UPDATE: Loeb CEO testifies

New York-based Loeb Partners Realty chairman and CEO Joe Lesser called The Longboat Key Club and Resort a long-term asset for his company's portfolio Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2010
Schools prep for second round of N1H1 vaccine

Clinics for the second round of vaccinations for local elementary school students will be held Jan. 13 through Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 8, 2010
Wallenda house receives historical marker

The Sarasota home that the Wallendas, the famous circus family, owned for decades received a special honor Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2010
Wallenda house receives historical marker

Wallenda house receives historical marker

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 7, 2010
Garage builder promises to inform public

From hiring a former mayor as a liaison to starting a construction-update Web site, Suffolk Construction is making an effort to keep residents and businesses up to date on the project.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2010
Pirates rally past Mustangs

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Lakewood Ranch 56-52 in Class 4A-District 10 action Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 7, 2010
No snow predicted for Longboat

A local meteorologist, however, reports a colder than usual winter increases the likelihood that Longboaters could spot snow at some point this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 7, 2010
School district preps for School Choice enrollment

The district's School Choice open enrollment period will run Jan. 19 through Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 7, 2010
Vehicles burglarized in Gates Creek

Electronic items were stolen from vehicles in the Gates Creek community last night.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 7, 2010
Larson, Pokoik speak to Village residents

Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik are running for the District 1 seat of the Longboat Key Town Commission against incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg.

  • Longboat Key
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