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  • By Anthony Paull
  • November 26, 2012
Spandex party pretties up the dance scene

Spandex party pretties up the dance scene

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • November 26, 2012
TWISS = This Week is Sweet AND Savory

TWISS = This Week is Sweet AND Savory

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The two-sided flyer provides information about rip tides, which can trap even strong swimmers. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 26, 2012
Fire Department launches water safety campaign

The department urges managers and association presidents to post a flyer with information about rip tides on their properties.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 26, 2012
Churches unite to celebrate Thanksgiving

Christian Retreat and The Source Church hosted a community Thanksgiving dinner.

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Santa rode in parade in style Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key's Light Up the Village

Business and residents took part in the annual "Light Up the Village" parade from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, in the Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The temporary Gulf Gate Library location will be adjacent to JC Penny in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 26, 2012
Gulf Gate Library move announced

Sarasota County library officials expect the Gulf Gate Library to close its current location in December and open in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall in January.

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Once installed, the new shade structure will cover the small children's playground (ages 5-12), as well as the music area, providing relief from the sun.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 26, 2012
Payne Park playground closes for upgrade

Playground will close Nov. 26 to Dec. 14 for the installation of a shade structure.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 26, 2012
G.T. Bray to host flag football leagues

Manatee County Parks and Recreation will host adult 4-on-4 and 5-on-5 flag football leagues this winter at G.T. Bray Park.

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Witnesses report a man entered the store around 7 p.m., pointed a knife at the cashier and demanded money from the register.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2012
Sheriff's Office seeks assistance in identifying armed robber

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in identifying an armed suspect who robbed a cashier at Beall's Outlet on 4084 Cattlemen Road Friday, Nov. 23.

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 26, 2012
Nov. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gulf Gate Library to relocate in January; Payne Park closed for upgrade; LBK Fire Department launches water safety campaign; churches unite for Thanksgiving feast

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town attorney David Persson provided an outline moving forward after a judge's ruling mandates clarifications to the town's codes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 26, 2012
Town attorney offers legal analysis

The redevelopment of properties such as the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort are in limbo until the town makes revisions to its outline development process.

  • Longboat Key
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Rheanna Stephens, 8, Haela Stephens, 6, Laura Gilliam with Barbie, Rhett Gilliam, 3, Hannah Ward with Lucy, and Hunter Gilliam, 11, pose in front of the lit Christmas tree.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday, Nov. 23, at Five Points Park. The evening included music by Mr. Howard's Music Makers and caroling by Girls Inc.

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  • By John Ewing
  • November 23, 2012
No bigger place to "shop small" this Saturday

No bigger place to "shop small" this Saturday

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Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 23, 2012
Nov. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Siesta Key burglary suspect faces additional charges, Carpenter in as new Manatee County School Board leader, Weekend Best Bets, www.deali-o.com

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Siesta Key Light up the Village

Come out to Siesta Key to "light up" the Village.

  • Siesta Key
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