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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Young grapplers hit the mats

East Manatee Wrestling Kids Club teaches boys the sport's basic fundamentals in the hopes of building the program for the future.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Braden River Pirates honor Coach Garrity

Prior to the start of Braden River's district opener versus Bayshore Sept. 25, the school's Athletic Booster Club dedicated a memorial tribute in memory of the Pirates' beloved coach.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Cole Medvetz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood golfer Cole Medvetz.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 29, 2009
Rabbi Harold Kushner to appear via satellite at TBI

The presentation is one of eight telecasts that will appear at the temple this year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2009
Rutenberg joins Country Club East

Local builder Derek Nelson, a former Arthur Rutenberg Homes Building Company president and second-generation builder, will operate Nelson Homes Inc., an independently owned and operated Arthur Rutenberg Homes franchise.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2009
County announces "MTI Day"

The Manatee County School Board, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Bradenton and the City of Palmetto will all honor Manatee Technical Institute this week for winning the SkillsUSA National Championship for six consecutive years.

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  • September 29, 2009
Girl Scouts CEO retires

Sandi Stewart, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. has announced her retirement to become effective on February 1, 2010. Stewart has served 23 years with Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Inc.

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  • Robin Roy
  • September 28, 2009
City to give $25,000 for holiday parade

Two days after city officials told the organizers of the annual downtown holiday parade that they will have to pay more than $31,000 to put on the event, officials sent parade organizers an e-mail saying they will cover most of the charge.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 27, 2009
Man on the street: Favorite memories

On Friday, we headed to The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, where employees and guests were saying goodbye while hotels and shops prepared to suspend operations as of Sunday, Sept. 27.

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  • September 26, 2009
RBC Bank master key machine stolen

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are searching for the suspect who stole a key machine containing a master list of the keys to all the banks in Florida.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2009
Bulldogs spoil Ranch's Homecoming party

Cape Coral Ida Baker never relinquished its lead, handing Lakewood Ranch its second loss of the season with a 37-8 victory.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2009
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High football team defeated Bayshore 39-0 Friday night.

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  • Robin Roy
  • September 25, 2009
Deputies search for Osprey bank robber

Sarasota County sheriff's deputies are searching for the man who robbed the Trustco Bank in the Southbay Shopping Center in Osprey Sept. 24.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2009
Lady Pirates extend district winning streak

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Dixie Hollins 3-0 in Class 4A-District 10 action Sept. 24.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2009
Symbolic chain to return home to Braden River

The Braden River High Athletic Booster Club will formally dedicate a memorial tribute in honor of coach Doug Garrity at 7 p.m. tonight prior to the Pirates' district game versus Bayshore. Additionally, Garrity's parents, John and Dehlia, will present a wooden plaque to the school in memory of their son.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 24, 2009
Town Commission holds regular workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached a consensus at its Thursday, Sept. 24 regular workshop to keep its existing telecommunications ordinance intact.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2009
Lakewood swimmers fall to Lemon Bay

The Mustangs, who were without 15 swimmers due to illness, fell to the host Manta Rays 299-284 Sept. 23.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2009
Lady Pirates battle flu, top Hurricanes

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Manatee 3-1 Sept. 23.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2009
Lady Mustangs remain undefeated

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team improved to 8-0, defeating Southeast and Manatee Sept. 22.

  • East County
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  • September 24, 2009
Ranch reports real estate recovery

Recent sales statistics include, 257 homes sold in the Lakewood Ranch zip code 34202 from Jan. 1 through Aug. 31. Of those 257 homes, 15% sold at or above asking price.

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  • September 24, 2009
Runners lace up for University Park race

More than 300 local runners laced up for the first Fit2Run 4 Miler Sept. 19 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
Buchanan plans third town hall

Congressman Vern Buchanan will hold another Town Hall meeting on health care, jobs and the economy this Saturday in North Manatee.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
Neal Communities raises $21,800 for Gullett

Coordinated by B.D. Gullett Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization, the Neal Communities Golf Challenge held Sept. 12th at University Park Country Club attracted 60 golfers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 24, 2009
Siesta Key undergoes street repaving

Major lane closures on Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue started Monday, Sept. 21, when Ajax Paving began resurfacing the roads.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
SCBA recognizes service commitments

The Sarasota County Bar Association honored two members and a layperson for their service and commitment to the community at its annual awards ceremony Sept. 17, at Michael's On East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
Children and teens invited to 'Nutcracker' auditions

Children and teens are invited to audition for the Moscow Ballet's performance of 'The Great Russian Nutcracker.'

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
Ohio State alumni help to keep Sarasota beautiful

After its recent adoption of Bird Key Park, the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club participated in the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
New faces of social networking emerge

If you're ready to enter the virtual social networking world of Facebook, classes are now being offered in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
Youth showcase athletic abilities

With the quickness of a ninja, Sean Morris jumped from a standing position onto a wall beneath the Ringling Bridge, produced a back flip and returned to his original position as part of a demonstration for the ShamRockers USA.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2009
Surtax project costs trimmed

To better keep its books balanced, the city shifted $8.3 million in funding to a dozen voter-approved improvement projects throughout Sarasota.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2009
Surtax project costs trimmed

To better keep its books balanced, the city shifted $8.3 million in funding to a dozen voter-approved improvement projects throughout Sarasota.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2009
Roundabout priorities set

The city wants to use money intended for a John Ringling Causeway turn lane to build a roundabout at 10th Street instead.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 24, 2009
Bill Clinton to speak at Town Hall

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture will feature former President Bill Clinton, who will deliver the address, "Embracing Our Common Humanity."

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2009
New event fees delayed

Sarasota's plan to charge for the use of parks for special events, which some say would kill some St. Armands Circle events, will be delayed until at least December.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2009
City to pay for more connectivity studies

Commissioners approved $91,000 more for the consultant creating a bayfront-connectivity plan for Sarasota.

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