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Bob Delaney has been a part of the National Basketball Association for more than 30 years. courtesy photos
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 18, 2014
Former referee heads back to the court

In his new role with the NBA, Bob Delaney trains individuals for the position he held for more than 25 years.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2014
Districts seek to shed pricey water systems

Sticker shock from a $43,000 water pipe leak this summer has District 6 officials looking to unload their water system.

  • East County
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Marcy and Eldon Cornett. Courtesy photo
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2014
Missionary couple returns to Korea

Since leaving Korea in 1971, the missionary school Eldon and Marcy Cornett founded has grown to more than 6,000 students and celebrated 60 years of work.

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Nochshon Mendel Alvarez watches as Rabbi Yossi Srugo prepares to etch a letter in the Torah. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 18, 2014
Community dedicated to religious centerpiece

Chabad of Bradenton celebrates Manatee County's first dedicated Torah handwritten by a scribe in Israel.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
News Briefs

Town hires new planner; Key Club manager seeks Sunday morning alcohol sales; Sarasota Bay Fishing Forum seeks local anglers; Scheduling error results in no underground utilities video

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Barr Dunn at the Gourmet Lawn Party in 2012. File photo
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 18, 2014
Edith Barr Dunn to say goodbye to 50/50 raffle

This year's Lawn Party will be her last hurrah as leader of the yellow apron ladies.

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Johanna Fincher, soprano, Joseph Holt, artistic director and Amy Connours, alto of Gloria Musicae, will perform their philanthropic concert at the Sarasota Opera House.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 18, 2014
The Art of Giving

Gloria Musicae leads a concert to reflect and raise awareness for local philanthropy and homelessness.

  • Arts + Culture
The Players Follies Co., an ensemble of performers 55 years and older, read new works from local playwrights for the play-reading festival.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 18, 2014
The Players Follies presents new plays

The senior theater troupe, under the lead of Director Cinda Goeken, brings local playwrights' new works to life.

  • Arts + Culture
Kameron Partridge Hodgens, the new executive director of Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center, and her predecessor, Phil King. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

The substance behind the style; The Ron and Jimmy Show; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

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Photo by Kristen Herbold
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 18, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Mary Elizabeth Carey

Some people bounce from place to place as they work their way up the corporate ladder. Not Mary Elizabeth Carey.

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Doug Terry submitted this photo of Zachery Barstow, 9, and Dylan Barstow, 5, playing in the waves at sunset on Anna Maria Island. The brothers are the grandsons of Nick and Bonnie-Makkinje Barstow.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 18, 2014
The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

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Judith Bell and Joan Kemeny-Paru
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2014
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

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Amy Nestor and Steve Sorato
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Revolution documentary premiere

The Ringling College of Art and Design ART Network premiered its new documentary "Art Revolution" which profiled local art leaders and innovators. Hosted on the Ringling College campus, the screening featured hors d'oeuvres, drinks and discussion of the arts community

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Architectural Salvage owner Jesse White said he wants to maintain some aspects of the Ice House building to protect its historical legacy.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2014
Salvage showroom adds to Design District

Sarasota Architectural Salvage has taken root in the burgeoning Rosemary District with a new location in the former Ice House exhibition space on 10th Street.

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