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  • November 18, 2014
Obituary: Nancy Erickson

Nancy Erickson, 81, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 14

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Stuff the bus

A bus isn't just for transporting people anymore.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Freedom ringers

As Freedom Elementary celebrated Veterans Day with its annual 'Let Freedom Ring' courtyard ceremony Nov. 12, there was a special treat in the crowd: original Parent-Teacher Organization member Sharri Cagle and two of her three children, Lindsey and Logan.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Help for homes

Habitat for Humanity is known for building homes for families.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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OH DEER. East County staff writer Amanda Sebastiano took her Observer along to Boulder, Colo., and found a few elk along the way who were also interested in catching up on East County news.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ever-evolving Thanksgiving traditions overshadow the fact that the modern Turkey Day menu bears only a slight resemblance to the food consumed during the first Thanksgiving.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • November 18, 2014
Turkey & Tradition

Regardless of what food fills your table this upcoming day of thanks, the focus will most likely remain on the hospitality among friends and family, something the following Sarasotans hold dear.

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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 18, 2014
No Strings Attached

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast conducts a collection showcasing the violin's innate beauty.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • November 18, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Gas station would fuel the north end of Longboat Key; Kudos to parade volunteers; Parade was touching tribute; Bandshell would enhance park; Republicans need strategy

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Saivetz at the Nov. 11 Veterans Day parade
  • By Bradford Saivetz
  • November 18, 2014
My View

A veteran reflects on Operation Cobra

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Business Briefs

L'Ambiance condo sells for $3.3 million

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The home at 2735 Gulf of Mexico Drive has six bedrooms, five bathrooms, three half baths and 6,737 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Roger Pettingell
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 18, 2014
Coquina Beach home sells for $5.75 million

A home in Coquina Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Neighborhood news

Have a neighborhood cookout? A family event? News that affects your neighborhood? Send news and photos from your neighborhood to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks at [email protected].

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This home at 7505 Greystone St. has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,303 square feet of living area. It sold for $810,000. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 18, 2014
Sloane Gardens home sells for $1.15 million

A home in Sloane Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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