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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2009
Pirates serve up district shut out

The Braden River High volleyball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the district tournament with a 3-0 victory over Osceola Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 8, 2009
County commissioner disputes beach fix

Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash was removed as the county's representative for the West Coast Inland Navigation District by his peers last week, after he disputed the Longboat Key's application for breakwaters on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 8, 2009
Hollywood producers scout Sarasota

In two weeks the makers of some of the biggest blockbuster films will get a tour of the area's sites for possible future movie locations.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2009
New ball fields on the horizon for NRLL

On Oct. 6, officials from Manatee County, the City of Palmetto and the School District of Manatee County agreed to work together to build a high quality set of ball fields for North River Little League.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2009
Lady Pirates serve up victory

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Manatee High 3-1 Oct. 6.

  • East County
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  • October 8, 2009
Horse sanctuary to host yard sale

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary invites bargain hunters to its Yard Sale fundraiser this Saturday in Mill Creek.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2009
Habitat celebrates home dedications

The excited families receiving homes are those of Keosha Newton, a kindergarten teacher with two young children, and Cory Hills, a single dad with three daughters.

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  • October 8, 2009
Chocolatier sweetens up Sarasota at opening

Complimentary champagne and custom-made chocolate treats were devoured when Peterbrooke Chocolatier held its ribbon cutting Sept. 24, at its Paradise Plaza location.

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  • October 8, 2009
Sweetbay launches schools program

Sweetbay Supermarkets recently launched its sixth annual 'Sweetbay Supports Schools' program, a fundraising opportunity for area schools to raise money.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Rummaging through closets sparks community contribution

Last summer, Sophia Jones and her friends donated the money from her lemonade stand to the American Cancer Society.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
A man for all seasons

Joe Gillan signed his first novel Oct. 3, at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
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    By
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  • October 8, 2009
Senior carves up clay creation

After four weeks, Juanita Sellers is still perfecting her prized pitcher.

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  • October 8, 2009
New store takes natural approach

The Butterfly Effect, a holistic beauty boutique located in Citrus Square Plaza, held its grand opening Friday, Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 8, 2009
Roundabout work to begin in May

A consensus of downtown residents and business owners told the city they prefer that the Five Points roundabout project begin before summer, so it's completed by tourist season.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2009
Port Manatee receives $1M for upgrades

The money, which was provided through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, will be used to buy energy-efficient hybrid security vehicles and enhance port security surveillance technology.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Ranch agents join Wagner Realty

Diane Lee and Cyndi Myers, formerly of Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty, have joined Wagner Realty.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 8, 2009
Pedestrian mall proposed

Real-estate broker Ian Black wants to hold a national design competition to get ideas for a more walkable Main Street.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Two businesses hosting open houses tonight

Integrity Title Services Inc. and Lakewood Ranch Dental are welcoming customers to their celebrations tonight.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • October 8, 2009
Land offer complicates parking garage

M&I Bank wants to lease its vacant lot to the city for public parking. At least one commissioner thinks the potential acquisition could replace the planned Palm Avenue parking garage.

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  • Robin Roy
  • October 8, 2009
City may prohibit park activities

Golfing, late-night football games and soccer matches could be banned from certain city parks under a proposed ordinance.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • October 8, 2009
My View

A radical, new homeless formula

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Our View

Stay out of the parking business

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  • October 8, 2009
Cops Corner

A sandwich-shop employee allowed a man to use the store's phone. The employee recognized the man, because he often hangs out in front of the shop. The phone is located near the counter, where a tip jar sits. After the man hung up the phone and left, the employee noticed the tip jar was empty.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 8, 2009
Condominium on the Bay unit sells for $700,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Sept. 10 and Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 7, 2009
Whitney Beach Deli & Wine changes become permanent

Whitney Beach Deli & Wines owner Andrew Hlywa will continue to operate the restaurant as a deli.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 7, 2009
The Today Show names Sarasota top real-estate market

The rapid rise of home prices in the last quarter is the main reason for the No. 1 ranking.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2009
Longtime Longboat Key police captain retires

Longboat Key Police Capt. Steve Roehl retired last month after more than 20 years of service to the department and even longer ties to the island.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2009
Submit your IRE photos

The Observers have logged many miles over the years after their trips around the world with loyal readers - traveling the globe to such exotic locales as Bhutan, Iceland and Thailand.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2009
Dogged worker never missed a day

Tennis Straff always perked up when his owners, Larry and Roberta Straff, took him through the Longboat Key Bank of America drive-thru.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Steve Whidden
  • October 7, 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
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2009
Town upset with city vote

The town has committed spending up to $25,000 for a consultant to combat the city of Sarasota's U.S. 41 roundabout proposal.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2009
Key Club holds town hall meeting

The goal of the Longboat Key Club's Islandside Redevelopment Plan Town Hall meeting is to give those voices that haven't been heard a chance to discuss the plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2009
Inn on the Beach: an in-depth look

Inn on the Beach unit owners have spent millions of dollars upgrading their hotel, which has increased assessed values. Its occupancy levels were up 15% this summer compared to 2007. years ago. and. By comparison, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort suspended hotel operations Sunday, Sept. 27, after its board refused to assess unit owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2009
Updated: Colony files for bankruptcy

The Chapter 11 filing puts The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's debts on hold until a bankruptcy judge can reorganize the hotel's debts.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 7, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

This week's Black Tie & Tales column by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2009
How does Longboat compare?

In season, the Longboat Key Police Department has an officer-per-citizen ratio of one officer for every 1,412 citizens. In comparison, the city of Sanibel has one officer for every 1,200 citizens in season.

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