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Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy this week's top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

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Volunteers headed out on canoes and kayaks. Photos courtesy of Terry Longpre and Yvonne Bedell.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: River Cleanup

Volunteers for the Old Braden River Historical Society on Sept. 24 headed to Linger Lodge to clean up the Braden River.

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  • Neighbors
Observer Associate Publisher Multi Media Emily Walsh and Advertising Coordinator Stephanie Hannum
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Black Tie Bash

Black Tie Bash

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Program and table gift
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Second Chance-Last Opportunity 'Share The Light' Luncheon

Second Chance-Last Opportunity 'Share The Light' Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Debi Chapman wearing Soma Intimates’ Cool Nights-Boho Chic Sleep Cami Top and Easy Pant in Heron Blue.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fashion Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts its annual fashion show featuring looks from Chico's and Soma Intimates of St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guest speaker Frank Hopper posing with Chris Sancin by one of Hopper’s paintings.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 29, 2011
Designing Women's Salon Series lecture with Frank Hopper

Designing Women's monthly Salon Series lecture included guest speaker Frank Hopper, a local artist and painter in Sarasota.

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Eileen and Bob Parkinson are hoping for another stellar turnout for the second Crystal Classic on Siesta Key Nov. 10-14.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 29, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bob and Eileen Parkinson

Enjoy this week's edition of five things, featuring Bob and Eileen Parkinson.

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— Longboat Key police were investigating two residential and six automobile burglaries Thursday afternoon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 29, 2011
Three Bradenton men arrested for Key burglaries

Longboat Key police are investigating at least eight incidents that occurred early this morning.

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  • News
This statue was created in 1994 by Jack Dowd and is called "Royal St. George's". Where is it located?
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Where's this statue?

There are many statues of people around Sarasota, but do you know where this one is located?

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2011
Salons raise money for breast cancer research

Two East County salons are celebrating October as Breast Cancer Awareness month with a bit of style.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nick and Nicole Clark own Fitness Together in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Reducing belly fat

This week, Fitness Together-Lakewood Ranch owner and personal trainer Nicole Clark shares tips for losing that extra bit of belly fat.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2011
Manatee County accepting board applications

Manatee County Government is seeking applicants for vacancies on the Special Magistrate and Code Enforcement Board.

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Eighteen-month-old Brayden Ridenour enjoyed tossing shells onto the grill while playing at Adventure Park in Greenbrook this morning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Playtime

Eighteen-month-old Brayden Ridenour enjoyed tossing shells onto the grill while playing at Adventure Park in Greenbrook this morning.

  • East County
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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