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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 13, 2009
Reps. to hold education forum

The East Manatee Republican Club will hold a special forum on education May 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Peridia Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
Ranch's Pyne wins state title at No. 2 singles

After a disappointing finish in the Class 3A state tennis tournament last year, Lakewood Ranch High junior Katherine Pyne finally has something to smile about.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
River Club hosts summer golf league

River Club golf course recently announced the formulation of a new summer golf league. The non-committal league will be held Mondays at 5:30 p.m., June 7 through Aug. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
Community Golf Scores 05.01.09 to 05.12.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2009
Take Stock selects scholarship candidates

Nine East County students are among the 25 selected to participate in this year's Take Stock for Children's mentor and college scholarship program.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2009
Nolan student earns spot at National History Day

Mackenzie Yaryura, an eighth-grader at Nolan, won first place for Junior Individual Performance for 'Don't Cry For Me, Argentina.'

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2009
Postal services collects 16 tons of food

The Lakewood Ranch Post Office joined others throughout Manatee County to collect food for the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 12, 2009
Burglars hit five Key businesses

About 1 a.m. Monday morning, burglars stole money and merchandise from five businesses in the Centre Shops of Longboat Key, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2009
Realtors see increase in home sales

In April, the Manatee County Realtors filed 68.2% more single-family home contracts than in January, up to 471 contracts from 280.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2009
Concession hosts First Tee benefit tourney

The Concession Golf Club and Residences and The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee today announced they will host their annual golf tournament fundraiser May 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 12, 2009
Downtown Association makes a comeback

The Downtown Sarasota Merchants Association and Downtown Partnership will merge into one group, reuniting after a 2002 split.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 12, 2009
Manatee explains funky water

Manatee officials say high levels of algae in the county water supply can alter the taste.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 12, 2009
East County elementaries seek new leadership

Three East County elementary schools -- McNeal, Bashaw and Freedom -- all will have new principals this fall.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2009
County seeks fire commissioners

Manatee County currently is accepting applications for two seats on the Myakka City Fire Control Board of Commissioners.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 12, 2009
Delay may add to cost of bridge repair

A rescheduling of the repairs on Blackburn Point Bridge will take the work into hurricane season.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 11, 2009
Two key residences sell for '09 records

Transactions on Longboat Key and Bird Key suggest signs of life in the local real-estate market.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 11, 2009
Stretch of 63rd Avenue to close

Manatee County Public Works Department will close 63rd Avenue between 33rd Street East and Prospect Road for six months beginning May 12.

  • East County
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  • By Kathy Siegrist
  • May 11, 2009
Nine-Hole Ladies celebrate 30 years

The Nine-Hole Ladies of Palm-Aire Country Club recently celebrated their 30th anniversary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Sandy Simmons
  • May 11, 2009
Women's Guild takes runway

Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community, held its Second Annual Spring Fundraiser Fashion Show April 25 at Palm Aire Country Club.

  • East County
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  • By Sandy Simmons
  • May 11, 2009
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  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 11, 2009
Manatee seeks new leaders

Leadership Manatee, now in its 27th year, is designed to give business and community leaders an in-depth look at Manatee County and its challenges and opportunities.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 11, 2009
City awarded $2 million in stimulus funds

Sarasota has applied for about $9 million more and reviews new applications daily, said City Manager Bob Bartolotta.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 11, 2009
Variance settlement reached

The Town Commission, in a 4-3 vote, begrudgingly granted Peter Swain a variance rather than spend money to defend its zoning board's decision.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 11, 2009
Real Estate Transactions

Two Lakewood Ranch Country Club Village homes sell for $499,000 and $491,000

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 11, 2009
Obituary: Virginia Marie Kirby

Virginia Marie Kirby, 91, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and formerly of Longboat Key, died May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 11, 2009
Ranch CERT adds 18 volunteers

Eighteen Lakewood Ranch resident volunteers underwent training and were certified as new members of the Lakewood Ranch Community Response Team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 11, 2009
Manatee to honor migrant students

Manatee County Public Schools migrant students will receive special recognition at the 23rd Annual Migrant Education Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m., tonight, at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2009
Ranch Relay breaks school record

After running a personal best at the Class 3A regional track meet April 30, the Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-meter relay team found itself just two seconds away from breaking the school record.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2009
Deputies nab bank robber

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man they believe robbed the Tara Bank of America Friday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2009
Paving project ends early

AJAX Paving industries announced Friday that the paving for the Manatee County side of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be done by Wednesday, May 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 8, 2009
Corley takes reins at BRE

On his eighth birthday, Cooper Corley got the chance to be 'principal for the day' at Braden River Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 8, 2009
Ranch's village project earns approval

The Sarasota County Planning Commission signed off Thursday on three of five comprehensive plan amendments proposed by Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for a 5,500-acre property south of the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2009
Hayes offers update to constituents

Hayes offers update to constituents

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2009
Dry Dock owner asks for special meeting

This week Dry Dock Waterfront Grill owner Eric Hammersand asked the Town Commission to hold a special summer meeting that will allow him to build a roof for his outdoor dining area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2009
Postal service to collect food

East County letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food items during the United States Postal Service's 17th Annual Food Drive Saturday. The donations will benefit The Food Bank of Manatee and area food pantries.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2009
Town boards approve pension fix

At special meetings Thursday, the town's three pension boards approved a proposal to pay back $21 million in unfunded liabilities over 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
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