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November Year in Pictures: Longboat Key


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 1, 2013
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November Year in Pictures: Longboat Key
Jo Ann Mixon and Sandy Henley celebrated after winning $20,000 in a raffle during the Nov. 17 Gourmet Lawn Party at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
Jo Ann Mixon and Sandy Henley celebrated after winning $20,000 in a raffle during the Nov. 17 Gourmet Lawn Party at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
Paul and Anthony Metivier, dressed as Super Mario characters, were among the thousands who participated in the third annual Fright Night Oct. 31 at St. Armand's Circle.
Paul and Anthony Metivier, dressed as Super Mario characters, were among the thousands who participated in the third annual Fright Night Oct. 31 at St. Armand's Circle.
Wendell Vaught gave Emma Griffith a lesson about state parks during the Nov. 17 Sarasota Bay Water Festival at Ken Thompson Park.
Wendell Vaught gave Emma Griffith a lesson about state parks during the Nov. 17 Sarasota Bay Water Festival at Ken Thompson Park.
Tory Newman made a symmetrical floral arrangement during a Nov. 19 Longboat Key Garden Club arranging session at the home of Sherry Linhart.
Tory Newman made a symmetrical floral arrangement during a Nov. 19 Longboat Key Garden Club arranging session at the home of Sherry Linhart.
Sea lion Stella posed for a photo-op in preparation for her debut Dec. 1 at Mote's
Sea lion Stella posed for a photo-op in preparation for her debut Dec. 1 at Mote's "Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge" exhibit.
Vern Buchanan addressed the crowd at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night party Nov. 6 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. The Longboat Key Congressman won his fourth term with 53.6 percent of votes.
Vern Buchanan addressed the crowd at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night party Nov. 6 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. The Longboat Key Congressman won his fourth term with 53.6 percent of votes.
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Anne Wright completed the third annual Longboat Key International Triathalon and Duathalon Oct. 28 with a time of 2:00:17.
Anne Wright completed the third annual Longboat Key International Triathalon and Duathalon Oct. 28 with a time of 2:00:17.

 

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