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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
Plaza presents patriotic 'palooza'

Merchants in Lake Osprey Plaza will present the first Pelican Palooza Friday.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
Cornerstone breaks ground on expansion

Church members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony, prayer and an ice cream social June 28.

  • East County
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  • July 1, 2009
Bulletin Board 07.02.09

East County communities share announcements and events.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
Businessman heads to African orphanage

Jack Wolff, of Investment Financial Services in Lakewood Ranch, will spend two weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Africa.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • July 1, 2009
Harvest praise band releases CD

The HY5 Praise Band released "Believe Belong Live Love Grow" in April.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
Cash Flow Creativity

Several East County businesses are introducing innovative business strategies to bring in customers during an economic downturn.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • July 1, 2009
DIRT DEVIL

Mill Creek's Gage Gongas will race at the 2009 Air Nautiques/AMA National Motocross Championships this August at the Tennessee home of country music star Loretta Lynn.

  • East County
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  • July 1, 2009
University Park partners a perfect match

Bill Plummer and Arnie Vance were ranked No. 1 in Florida and No. 11 nationally in the Men's 60s clay court doubles division in 2008.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 1, 2009
YMCA swim team makes waves

With 120 members, the Lakewood Ranch YMCA swim team has nearly tripled in size since the team first formed in 2004.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 1, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Darinka Angelova

The Observer spotlights Kids Supergym's Darinka Angelova.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 1, 2009
Police union demands more officers

Police Benevolent Association leaders say if City Manager Bob Bartolotta does not immediately hire more police officers, he should resign. The city manager says with the union's contract expiring in September, he wants to do negotiations at the bargaining table.

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  • July 1, 2009
Cops Corner

A man called police from out of town to report his wife had lost a 2-carat diamond and white-gold ring valued at $16,500 at a Longboat Key condominium. He said his wife thinks the ring may have slipped off her finger.

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  • July 1, 2009
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  • By George Rauch
  • July 1, 2009
Market Watch

Government policy frustrates recovery

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  • July 1, 2009
Our View

Defining 'Spirit of America'

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  • July 1, 2009
Colony defaults on property taxes

Two companies purchased tax certificates for four parcels of land and six condo units at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort in a June 1 online auction.

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  • July 1, 2009
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  • July 1, 2009
Smooth sailing

On a recent Bird Key Yacht Club cruise, club member John Tendall helped to rescue a diver on his boat, 'Archangel.'

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 1, 2009
Pipe project to end this week

An emergency pipeline replacement project has turned a section of Dream Island Road into a dirt path and created noisy conditions for residents.

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  • July 1, 2009
Freedom Festival features fun time for the Fourth

He's ready for action. We received official word from the mouth of Uncle Sam himself - Longboat Key's Jim Seaton - that he can't wait to resume his role as Uncle Sam for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's Freedom Festival this year.

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  • July 1, 2009
Harry's presents record check to United Way

Harry's Continental Kitchens owners Harry and Lynn Christensen presented a check for $935 Thursday, June 25, for United Way of Manatee County's Climbing for Dollars

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  • July 1, 2009
Picture captures patriotic pride

Longboat Key resident Virginia Sanders is known for her photography, among other talents.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 1, 2009
Jaleski urges land acquisition

Commissioner Gene Jaleski wants the Longboat Key Town Commission to consider buying 14 platted parcels in the Longbeach Village, totaling five acres, for a nature preserve.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 1, 2009
Town taxes boat slips

Longboat Key boat slip owners who rent their boat slips will be assessed a business-tax receipt starting this summer.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
Community grills Ranch principal finalists

The three finalists for the Lakewood Ranch High School Principal position possibly met their toughest critics during a community forum June 30 at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 30, 2009
Six interns will work for the town

Town of Longboat Key Human Resources Manager Lisa Silvertooth announced Tuesday, June 30, that six interns will work for four weeks at Town Hall this summer.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 30, 2009
Longboat Key Foodmart closes doors

Longboat Key Foodmart owner Hathim Alhabita began moving out of the location at 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive Saturday, June 27.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 30, 2009
Rotary Clubs donate $15,000 in playground equipment

Students at Oak Park School will now have recess on a shady playground.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2009
Police union to demand Bartolotta's resignation

Members of the Police Benevolent Association will gather outside City Hall to protest what they see as Bob Bartolotta shortchanging the police department.

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  • June 30, 2009
Neal posts best numbers in company history

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer had 180 contracts signed through June. It's the best sales record in company history.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 30, 2009
Finalists named for Ranch principal post

Parents will have a chance to meet and question the three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School at a community forum at 6:30 p.m., tonight.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2009
Selby Gardens lays off seven to balance budget

Two world-renowned orchid experts were among those let go, and some volunteers fear Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' reputation will take a significant hit.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2009
City to close on U.S. 301 property

Sarasota will pay $4.7 million for land that would have been home to the Boston Red Sox spring-training stadium.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2009
Community Golf Scores 06.20.09 to 06.28.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 30, 2009
FHP to conduct Manatee inspections

During the month of July, the Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspections.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2009
Teen dies in I-75 wreck

According to Florida Highway Patrol reporters, 18-year-olds Keith Wallace and William Rotunda were on the on ramp from State Road 70 to southbound Interstate 75 when their 2000 Dodge pickup rolled over.

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