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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2009
Shape Your Booty: Reporting to boot camp

Maria Smith joined 10 other East County women for the six-week Pre-Holiday Boot Camp Nov. 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2009
Perlman quartet performs for Haile Middle students

The LK String Quartet from the Perlman Music Program visited the East County school last week.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2009
Cops Corner 11.05.09

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

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2009
East County women run Marine Corps Marathon

Julia DeCastro and Leslie Swart both share a love for long-distance running.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Soccer squads kick off 2009 season

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy all look to build off of last season's success.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 4, 2009
Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.1 million

Janice, Christopher, and Joseph Dawso sold the home at 7443 Mizner Reserve Court to Patricia Chatham, Bradenton, for $1.1 million.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Rocky Khara

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Rocky Khara.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2009
Business Observer 11.05.09

Greenbrook residents Katy and Mark Walker launched recently a new Christian social networking site, iibloom.com.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 3, 2009
FedEx Rainbows store ships 5,000th package

The milestone comes eight-and-one-half months after the shop opened on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2009
Abandoned beach furniture will be confiscated

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson said the town is working to educate residents about beach furniture being left on town-owned beach property, which is not allowed under town code or state statutes.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee receives $2.4 million for energy efficiencies

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners today accepted $2.4 million in federal stimulus funds as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee district schedules H1N1 vaccinations

Three East County elementary schools are among the first seven in Manatee County that will receive the H1N1 flu immunizations.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee seeks children's advisers

Manatee County has two openings for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on children's issues.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 3, 2009
Mayor declares November pancreatic cancer awareness month

To help raise awareness for pancreatic cancer, the community is asked to wear purple Wednesday, Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 3, 2009
Ranch band crowned champions

The Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Band took top honors Oct. 31 at the Music on the Move competition at North Port High School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 3, 2009
Atwell suggests new evaluation of city manager

Commissioner Suzanne Atwell said the current evaluation method is unprofessional, so she wanted to hire an outside contractor to do the job. Her fellow commissioners did not agree.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2009
Community Golf Scores 10.27.09 to 11.01.09

East County golfers post amazing scores on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2009
Car burglars hit Longboat Key

There were no signs of forced entry to any of the 21 cars involved.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Steve Whidden
  • November 3, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 2, 2009
Bijou Cafe serves up new chef

Chef Stephen Phelps joins the Sarasota restaurant following the closing of Canvas Cafe three months ago.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 2, 2009
Town commission OKs wastewater agreement

The Longboat Key Town Commission authorized the mayor to sign a new 30-year wholesale wastewater agreement between the town and Manatee County at its meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2009
Manatee bank to receive $15M in new capital

An investor group led by Marcelo Lima and Trevor Burgess has received regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve Board to invest $15 million, along with a number of existing shareholders and community members, in new equity capital in Community Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2009
Manatee drug sting nets 33 arrests

During August, September and October, detectives conducted multiple undercover drug purchases from individuals throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2009
LECOM president receives award

Dr. John M. Ferretti, president and CEO of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, received the 2009 Distinguished Citizen Award from the French Creek Council, Boy Scouts of America.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2009
U.S. House approves Chinese drywall relief

The Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009, introduced by Reps. Vern Buchanan and Glenn Nye, authorizes the Small Business Administration to loan money to homeowners for the repair or replacement of toxic drywall.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 2, 2009
Baseball stadium bonds up for vote

City Commission expected to approve $9.5 million in bonds to help pay for construction of an Orioles spring-training baseball stadium.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2009
Fright Night on St. Armands

Fright Night gives kids and adults a Halloween rush with candy and decorations galore.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2009
The Masque Ball

Bird Key Yacht Club members parade the club wearing glittered and sequined masks to celebrate Halloween.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2009
SYC "Scara-sota" Halloween Party

Sarasota Yacht Club throws a spooky Halloween wedding, followed by a monster mash party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2009
Thunder clinch playoff berth

The Out-of-Door Academy football team secured a spot in the postseason with a 27-21 victory over Moore Haven in Class 1B-District 6 action Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2009
Down to the wire

Quarterback Ryan Fischer plunged in for a touchdown from a yard out with 12.5 seconds left in the game, propelling Braden River to a 35-28 victory over Booker in Class 3A-District 10 action Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • October 30, 2009
Haunted Halloween at Merrill Lynch

More than 120 girls from Girls Inc, aged 5 to 14 years old, trick-or-treated at Merrill Lynch's downtown office. For the eighth year in a row, Merrill Lynch turned its office into a haunted house for area children to explore.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • October 30, 2009
Photo of the day: Mini Minnie

Mia Hines, 1, went trick-or-treating as Minnie Mouse at her dad's (Rich Hines) downtown Merrill Lynch office Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • October 30, 2009
Photo of the day: Mini Minnie

Mia Hines, 1, went trick-or-treating as Minnie Mouse at her dad's (Rich Hines) Merrill Lynch downtown office Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 30, 2009
Home invasion suspect transferred to Sarasota County Jail

Delmar Smith will face charges in at least four home invasions in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 30, 2009
Kiwanis Club to move meetings to the Key Club

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key moves to a new location after more than 10 years at the Colony.

  • Longboat Key
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