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Dee Wernick, Barb Serna and Marjorie North
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  • December 1, 2010
Marjorie North's 'Get the Scoop' Luncheon

Marjorie North's 'Get the Scoop' Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
Mustangs blank Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Braden River 3-0 in a Class 4A-District 10 contest Nov. 30.

  • East County
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Mary Mignano, left, with Jim and Phyllis McGuire
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  • Maria Amodio
  • December 1, 2010
Spanish Main Yacht Club gives thanks

Residents of Spanish Main Yacht Club gathered at the clubhouse for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner last week.

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  • December 1, 2010
Key Lutheran shows Christmas spirit

A traditional nativity scene at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church reminds passersby of the meaning of Christmas.

  • Longboat Key
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Paris Couture carries clothing by Parisian designers such as Les Petites and Dimensions.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 1, 2010
UPDATE: Paris Couture to close at the end of the month

Paris Couture, a clothing boutique located in Historic Burns Court, will be closing at the end of December.

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This black Volkswagen had its front end smashed and had to be towed.
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 1, 2010
Car lands on church lawn

After hitting another driver at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard, a woman's car nearly crashed into the Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
OBITUARY: Dr. Leonard Cohen

Dr. Leonard Cohen, 88, was a retired dentist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Downtown Improvement District's park-improvement project includes a paver walkway and small performance stage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 1, 2010
Five Points park improvements near completion

The majority $142,000 facelift to downtown's signature park will be finished this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nursing coordinator Deborah "Debby" Hahn checks patient John Kaiser’s blood pressure at the Boca Grande Health Clinic.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Medical Model

Seasonal fluctuations create a unique set of challenges for Dr. Pamela Letts. But, now, Longboat Key's only primary-care provider looks to a health clinic in Boca Grande as a possible model.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boats docked offshore near the Linley Street public boat ramp are not allowed under the town ordinance.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 1, 2010
Live-aboard issue surfaces

A town ordinance that doesn't allow people to live aboard their boats in excess of 72 hours while anchored near Longboat Key has not been enforced.

  • Longboat Key
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One grateful family will be getting a custom holiday card from East County preschooler Lily Schlosberg this year.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Temple kids donate time, gifts

Children from Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat who teamed up with Jewish Family & Children's Service to wrap gifts and design holiday cards for families in need.

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  • By Stuart Scheyer
  • December 1, 2010
My View

Pat-downs should be put down

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Peace church hosts food drive

Peace Presbyterian Church members collected more than 1,000 pounds of food during its fall food drive for the Manatee Food Bank.

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Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash believes Longboat Pass should be allowed to migrate closer to Longboat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 1, 2010
Commissioner dredges up pass issues

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis believes a relocation of Longboat Pass could escalate erosion issues.

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Neal Communities' David Hunihan, Whitney Ellis and Pat Neal are eager to start home sales in the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
Partnership spurs Ranch's Miramar

Hoffman Development Group and Neal Communities have joined forces to finish building out Miramar.

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