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  • Michael Eng
  • September 16, 2009
Student trumpeter hits the right notes

Braden River High School's Christian Wayman has been moonlighting with the George Carroll Big Band.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2009
Cops Corner 09.17.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
East County 11-year-old hits the ice in Moscow

Last month, Haile sixth-grader Nick Pastujov won the World Class Challenge Tournament in Moscow.

  • East County
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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • September 16, 2009
St. Armands home sells for $3.25 million

A seven-year-old St. Armands mansion on Sarasota Bay at 236 N. Washington Drive was sold Sept. 1 by Jacqueline and Edward Bongart to Jacqueline Sullivan for $3.25 million.

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  • By Virginia Sanders
  • September 16, 2009
Turtle Watch

Everyone must work together for turtles

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • September 16, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Summer goals pump up motivation

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  • September 16, 2009
Scoreboard

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  • September 16, 2009
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  • By Donna Swan
  • September 16, 2009
Deal us in: Find a better line of play

Depending on which direction you are playing on this hand, there could be a top for East-West or a top for North-South.

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  • September 16, 2009
Weather

Last week temperatures and this weeks weather statistics.

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  • September 16, 2009
Former football coach may face charges

Florida Highway Patrol investigators found enough evidence to charge former Braden River coach Josh Hunter with DUI manslaughter. The case is now at the State Attorney's Office for review.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Flood Zone

Last weekend, some areas of Manatee County were drenched with more than eight inches of rain over a two-day period.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Manatee shaves budget by $33M

The county also has adopted a long-term planning strategy to help prepare for more cuts in years to come.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Linda Luo

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Linda Luo.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Braden River Pirates' comeback falls short

The Braden River High School suffered its first loss of the season 28-20 to Venice Sept. 11.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Cougars overpower Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High racked up more than 200 yards on the ground on its way to a 30-8 victory over ODA Sept. 11.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
County home sales on the rise

Sarasota County saw the number of property sales climb nearly 20% in August as compared to the same time last year.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
County opens flu shot clinics

Flu shots will be available at several locations throughout Sarasota County beginning this week. However, H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations are not yet available.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 15, 2009
Planning and Zoning Board delays Moore's recommendation

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning board met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.

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  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
Merchants, Partnership merger talks back on

Despite downtown merchants ending merger negotiations with the Downtown Partnership last week, both sides will sit down this week to try to resurrect a deal.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 15, 2009
Butterfly garden receives new irrigation system

Longboat Key Garden Club members say the project will provide watering efficiency.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Burglars hit cars in Braden Woods

Items were stolen from three vehicles in the East County community between Sept. 11-14.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Thieves steal copper wire from power substation

More than 2,500 Peace River Electric customers were without power after the company discovered unknown suspect(s) had stolen about 100 feet of copper ground wire from its Myakka substation.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Manatee schools install new technology

The technology, which features more than 100 miles of underground conduit and fiber-optic cables, allows teachers to see and interact with students at other schools via video.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Galvano to speak at LECOM

State Rep. Bill Galvano will be the keynote speaker for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton's Constitution Day ceremonies at 10 a.m., Sept. 17, at the campus, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Getman won't seek reelection

The 65-year-old at-large commissioner said he plans to build his at-home travel agency, which specializes in cruise vacations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2009
Wellness Center breaks ground

The center is expected to serve 6,000 cancer patients and their caregivers annually with support and information at no cost.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 14, 2009
Registration open for Education Center programs

The fall term, which begins Monday, Oct. 19, is the first of three terms for the Longboat Key Education Center's 2009-10 season.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2009
Manatee activates EOC for flood monitoring

Local streets have been covered with water at times today, and some residents have experienced flooding in their homes. All residents should be on the watch for potential flooding in their neighborhoods throughout today until the rainy conditions improve.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 12, 2009
Town hall meeting remains civil

The Van Wezel was packed with those wanting to voice their opinions and ask Rep. Vern Buchanan questions about the president's health-care plan and government spending.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2009
Mustangs stun Seminoles in home-opener

Despite a flu bug that made its way through the locker room last week, Lakewood Ranch upset rivals Southeast 20-16 Sept. 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2009
Update: Governor approves pipeline project

Gov. Charlie Crist approved a natural-gas pipeline project application Friday, Sept. 11 that affects Longboat Key's beach-quality sand resources.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2009
Younger qualifies for at-large commission seat

Longboat Key resident Phillip Younger is an official candidate for the at-large commission seat currently held by Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2009
Firefighters slide through training scenario

Eight Longboat Key firefighters underwent a training drill Friday, Sept. 11 that allowed them to perform a mock search-and-rescue mission in a smoke-filled condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 11, 2009
Firefighters pay tribute to lives lost Sept. 11

Sarasota firefighters climb 344 flights of stairs in remembrance of the firefighters who died Sept. 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 11, 2009
St. Martha gathers to remember the fallen

Students say a prayer for the victims and families of Sept. 11.

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