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Dora Walters, longtime reporter and photographer for The Longboat Observer, lives up to her nickname.
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Town Talk
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Why So Moody?
Rants and raves about being a teenager in Sarasota, and a Moody one at that!
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Briefs
03/10/10
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Opportunity knocks at All Angels sale
03/10/10
Dozens of shoppers took the opportunity March 6 to turn out for the Opportunity Sale at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. Shoppers sifted through a wide choice of items that were for sale. The clothing racks were packed, as always, and there were a lot of browsers in the electronics section. Homemade cookies, cakes and bread sold quickly. Although some early birds did turn out for the sale, traffic was steady throughout the day. -
Man on the Street: Parrot does Tricks
03/09/10
VIDEO: Watch a parrot do tricks at Five Points Park. -
PLAY BALL!
03/09/10
More than 400 Little Leaguers were eager to get the Manatee County Cal Ripken Little League Baseball spring season under way March 6 after pouring rain kept them from enjoying their Opening Day celebration Feb. 27. Players from the league's 37 different teams hit the ballpark for their season-openers. For some, it was a chance to break out their bats and gloves that had been tucked away. For others, it was their first time playing baseball.
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10 Green Business Partnership Seminar
9:00 am - Mar
10 Winter Classes on the Back Porch - Water Color Journaling
9:30 am - Mar
10 Nina McLemore Trunk Show
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Mar
10 Town Hall featuring President Pervez Musharraf
10:30 am
