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  • April 23, 2009
SMR buys DVA arena

However, Walbridge Aldinger filed an appeal that continues to stall progress.

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  • April 23, 2009
SMR buys DVA arena

However, Walbridge Aldinger filed an appeal that continues to stall progress.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • April 23, 2009
Squatters take over Greenbrook house

Manatee County deputies arrested three individuals April 5 for moving into a home in Greenbrook Terrace without permission.

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  • April 23, 2009
County vies for stimulus

Sarasota County requested more than $45 million in federal funds from the Obama administration's stimulus packages to complete more than two dozen projects.

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  • April 23, 2009
Teacher integrates cancer battle into classes

Kinnan teacher Denice Maynard is using her diagnosis to teach her students about disease control and prevention.

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  • April 23, 2009
MTA students brighten smiles

Fourth-level students in MTI's Dental Assisting Program provided dental cleaning services to about 25 children.

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  • April 23, 2009
Dick Clapp named mayor

After a couple seconds of awkward silence, the District Two commissioner was named mayor. He was unanimously elected to the position. Commissioner Kelly Kirschner was named vice mayor.

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  • April 23, 2009
Pirate catches Pena's grand slam

Pirate catches Pena's grand slam

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  • April 23, 2009
How did Atwell do it?

Suzanne Atwell says her get-out-the-vote campaigning west of the Trail secured her City Commission victory. Neighbors United is also taking some credit.

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  • April 23, 2009
Tree code issues still simmering

The Planning and Zoning Board will review the town's controversial tree code in the coming months, after its subcomittee failed to impress.

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  • April 23, 2009
Town hires new fire chief

Longboat's new fire chief has firsthand knowledge of dealing with hurricanes, after serving as the incident commander for Hurricanes Charley and Wilma.

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  • April 23, 2009
Longboat water bills to decrease

Last month, residents approved a $27 million bond for the town's water-and-wastewater, capital-improvement program to reduce rates.

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  • April 23, 2009
Town searches for sand help

The possibility of getting dredged sand from Longboat Pass is being met with federal obstacles and a lengthy timeline.

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Bob Delaney knows revenge from the mob is always a possibility. But instead of living in fear, he just tries to be cautious and aware of his surroundings. If he doesn't live his life, then they've won, he says.
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  • February 7, 2008
Covert's Operation

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident and veteran NBA referee Bob Delaney, aka Bobby Covert, uncovers his life infiltrating the mob in his autobiography.

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Jamie Popielinski's passion was riding horses. She competed in pony competitions throughout the area.
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  • November 10, 2005
Jamie Ann Popielinski

Jamie Ann Popielinski died at 2:30 a.m., Oct. 27, 2005, at home in her mother's arms. She was 10.

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Some of the hurricane victims living in Arcadia are still homeless. Most of their food comes from Myakka City United Methodist Church's relief ministry.
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  • April 14, 2005
Operation: LOVE

Twenty missionaries from Methodist churches in Ohio visited Myakka City United Methodist Church to help with its hurricane relief ministry.

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Friends and family say Jessica’s laugh always will be remembered.
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  • July 15, 2004
In Loving Memory: Jessica Marie Stock

Jessica's body was found at about 11:30 a.m. July 6, on the south side of State Road 64 just east of Interstate 75. She was 25. Her car was found parked at home - less than one mile away.

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  • July 18, 2002
Fueled by Fantasy

Nearly 90 Girl Scouts performed the East County's first Girl Scout Flying Fantasy Circus.

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