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1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, No. 702
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  • Robert Plunket
  • January 23, 2013
3 Things: A Nest for the winter

Snowbirds have been flocking to Sarasota for more than 100 years and no town in the country caters to them quite as well as we do.

  • Arts + Culture
Kay Mathers, Lisa Walsh and Susan Jones. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • January 23, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

She Knows Where She's Going!; Hannum's at the helm!; Big Apple surprise

  • Arts + Culture
Artists Josefina Filotas, Debbie Dannheisser and Janice Schmidt
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  • January 22, 2013
Art & Soul II

Art & Soul II

  • Black Tie
  • By Anthony Paull
  • January 22, 2013
One105 launches first in concert series

One105 launches first in concert series

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  • By Skylar Ead
  • January 22, 2013
January's New Topic: Positive aging and community innovation

January's New Topic: Positive aging and community innovation

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  • January 22, 2013
Obituary: Phyllis T. Turner

Phyllis T. Turner, 95, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 8, in her birthplace of Tampa.

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  • January 22, 2013
Obituary: Manuel 'Manny' Sturges

Manuel "Manny" Sturges, 90, died Jan. 16.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2013
Obituary: Blanche Miller

Blanche Miller, 96, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 19.

  • Longboat Key
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  • January 22, 2013
Obituary: William F. Farmer

William F. Farmer, 71, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 18.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 22, 2013
City hires utilities director

Tidwell has been utilities director for the city of Daytona Beach since 2005.

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DID considers storefront improvement grants
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 22, 2013
Jan. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies shoot threatening convicted felon; Sarasota County School Board to address safety and security policies; Longboat Key Town Commission reviews tourism ordinance today; DID considers storefront improvement grants

  • Longboat Key
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Maria Korn and Joan Donnelly
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Inauguration Brunch

Two hundred and thirty five people packed the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room Monday, Jan. 21, to watch President Barack Obama's second-term inauguration live on a big-screen projector. The Longboat Key Democratic Club hosted the brunch, which included eclairs and champagne to toast the commander in chief.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2013
Andretti headlines tire store opening

Racing legend Mario Andretti signed autographs at the grand opening for The Tire Choice today.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2013
January 2013 Arts Calendar

Enjoy the January 2013 Arts Calendar.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 22, 2013
Sarasota deputies shoot armed convicted felon

A speeding violation turned into a standoff this morning between Sarasota County deputies and a armed man with a violent history.

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