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Christina Meiser and Aliana Diaz both experienced bullying firsthand. Now, the girls are fighting it with a Facebook page that offers support for bullying victims.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 21, 2012
East County teens tackle bullying problem

Christina Meiser and her friend, Aliana Diaz, have started a Facebook page for victims of bullying.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Sara Moone
  • November 20, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving from TWIS!

Happy Thanksgiving from TWIS!

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  • Things To Do
  • By TWIS Street
  • November 20, 2012
VIDEO: Sarasota Chalk Festival 2012

VIDEO: Sarasota Chalk Festival 2012

  • Arts + Culture
Sheri Miller and Jeanne Larranaga posed for a photo while wearing their tiaras.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • November 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiara Tea

Ladies of Stoneybrook, and their friends, gathered for an afternoon 'Tiara Tea' Nov. 10 at the Stoneybrook Recreation Center.

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The Longboat Island Chapel had a reception with refreshments after the service.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

The Longboat Island Chapel hosted the 32nd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service on Tuesday, Nov. 20 in the chapel to worship with community. Various religious organizations got together to all worship together and be thankful. 'Personally I am touched every year,' said Board of Trustee Member John Holtzermann. 'The sense of community is palpable.'

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  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
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  • November 20, 2012
Nov. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Hurst Capital expresses interest in Hostess, St. Armands parking fixes, Siesta mowing woes continue, Thanksgiving recipes and Popcorn Bob!

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The Out-of-Door Academy's Elena Ciaccio, No. 3, kicks the ball to a teammate during Monday night’s game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus ODA girls and boys soccer

The girls and boys soccer teams from Cardinal Mooney and the Out-of-Door Academy played one another Monday, Nov. 19, out at Out-of-Door Academy. The Cougar girls won 2-0 and the Thunder boys won 2-1.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Saturday is Small Business Saturday

East County residents can support their friends and neighbors this weekend by shopping locally. Nov. 24 is Small Business Saturday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Hayes, McClash celebrate retirement

After years of public service, Manatee County Commissioners Donna Hayes and Joe McClash are celebrating their retirements.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
SMART to hold tack sale

In keeping with the Black Friday spirit, Sarasota-Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, or SMART, will host a tack sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23, at Tractor Supply Co., 4404 E. State Road 64, Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Farmers market adds offerings

The weekly Farmers Market at San Marco Plaza has added new vendors and is now offering free-range chicken and grass-fed beef, lamb and pork.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pat Shutello snapped this bald eagle photo in early November. Photo courtesy of Pat Shutello.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Bald eagle causes hope to soar

Longboat Key resident Pat Shutello was sitting on her patio, worrying about the damages Superstorm Sandy inflicted on her New Jersey home, when she received a good omen.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Breaking news: Santa coming to town

You read it first here: Santa Claus is coming to town.

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  • Neighbors
One of Plymouth Harbor's great-horned owls. Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Owl pair seldom seen, often heard

Nighttime at Plymouth Harbor has been a real hoot lately.

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