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The Translation Link, LLC

Small Business of the Year Rookie Small Business Winner

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  • June 17, 2009
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub

Small Business of the Year 11 or More Employees Finalist

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  • June 17, 2009
Miller Electric

Small Business of the Year 11 or More Employees Winner

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  • June 17, 2009
ShelCidy Custom Remodeling Inc.

Small Business of the Year 10 or Fewer Employees Finalist

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  • June 17, 2009
Wolfmouth Charters

Small Business of the Year 10 or Fewer Employees Finalist

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  • June 17, 2009
Myco-Tek

Small Business of the Year 10 or Fewer Employees: Finalist

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 17, 2009
Salary freeze keeps sheriff's budget in check

The Sarasota County sheriff presented a budget $2 million lower than former Sheriff Bill Balkwill's last budget.

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  • June 17, 2009
Five Ranch homes top this week's real estate.

The Observer rounds up the residential real estate transactions in the East County.

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  • June 17, 2009
Cops' Corner 06.18.09

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

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  • June 17, 2009
Barefoot Weddings

Small Business of the Year Winner: 10 or fewer employees

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  • June 17, 2009
Palm-Aire jams to the oldies

Palm-Aire Country Club residents enjoyed a trip down memory lane when The Renaissance Trio performed June 6.

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  • June 17, 2009
Kiddie Academy students graduate VPK

Students in Kiddie Academy's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten class enjoyed a graduation ceremony June 4.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 17, 2009
Sarasota to rehear Villages proposal

Commissioner Mason says she may change her vote. Doing so would be good news for SMR.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 17, 2009
Committee drafts Ranch city charter

The proposed charter uses a council-manager form of government. Local leaders are offering feedback.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2009
CDDs approve budget increases

The four Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Boards of Supervisors will be able to make changes to the 2009-2010 budget through their Aug. 20 board meeting.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 17, 2009
Musician accepted to Interlochen camp

Emily Blandon Kovar, 14, leaves for the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts this week.

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  • June 17, 2009
Best Father's Day gift: a Mini-Me

There is no greater gift than seeing parts of me in my son, Lyric.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 17, 2009
Ranch Community Fund plans interactive dinner

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is organizing a Tahitian-themed interactive dinner to raise money for charities in need.

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  • June 17, 2009
FINAL FINISH

Lakewood Ranch High alum Megan Reuss and senior Kelsey Grimaldi will compete in the 2009 USATF/Florida Regional Junior Olympic Qualifier June 18-20 in Altamonte Springs.

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  • June 17, 2009
Mustangs receive collegiate coaching

Ohio State University wrestling coach Tom Ryan conducted a two-day mini camp for the Lakewood High wresting team June 11-12.

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  • June 17, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Russell Bolingbroke

The Observer highlights Kids Supergym's Russell Bolingbroke.

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  • June 17, 2009
Community Golf Scores 06.06.09 to 06.14.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • June 17, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

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  • June 17, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

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  • June 17, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

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Community Calendar

If your organization would like to have meetings or events publicized, mail or fax the information at least one week in advance to The Longboat Observer, Box 8100, Longboat Key 34228; fax: 383-7193 or e-mail: [email protected]. All announcements must be typed, include hour and date of meeting, complete address of meeting place and a telephone reference number. To ensure accuracy, no telephone calls. Deadline is the previous Tuesday, 5 p.m.

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  • June 17, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

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  • June 17, 2009
Our View

HEALTH CARE & SHOES

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  • June 17, 2009
Our View

Sidewalk ... or death strip?

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 17, 2009
Chamber elects Aposporos official president

LLSA Chamber board members find their ideal candidate is already in place.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 17, 2009
Residents discuss property values

Finance Director Tom Kelley told Key residents that declining property values for a second consecutive year led to revenue losses.

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  • June 17, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community news adn notes

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  • June 17, 2009
Commute increases one minute

A Longboater will see a one-minute increase in travel time from Town Hall at 501 Bay Isles Road to Osprey Avenue in Sarasota.

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  • June 17, 2009
Vote for the 'Spirit of America'

Voting has started for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' Photo Contest on YourObserver.com.

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  • June 17, 2009
Mote, USF celebrate new partnership

Mote Marine Laboratory and the University of South Florida announced an affiliation agreement that will allow both institutions to pursue new research grants.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 17, 2009
Front-yard parking ban extended

Gillespie Park community leaders say the program has helped clean up their neighborhood, but Commissioner Fredd Atkins believes the parking ban has forced some residents to move.

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