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Ashley Reid started swimming after her mom's suggestion.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ashley Reid

Senior Ashley Reid set four new school records, including a pair of individual records in the 200-yard individual medley (2:05.49) and the 100 backstroke (58.56), while leading the Lakewood Ranch to a third-place finish at the Class 2A State Swimming and Diving Meet Nov. 12 in Orlando.

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Garrett Russini will play at Stetson University, while Jerrod Leinhauser will head to Florida Institute of Technology.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 17, 2010
Braden River High stars sign letters-of-intent

Pirates pitcher Jerrod Leinhauser and catcher Garrett Russini both signed national letters-of-intent Nov. 12.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Longboat Observer readers bring their favorite local newspaper with them to China and Thailand.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • November 17, 2010
Deal Us In

How to make a slam contract

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Jack Duncan submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Bay Isles public beach access.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Captivating Crimson

Jack Duncan submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Bay Isles public beach access.

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Guest Food Editor Amanda Morris and her mother, Emily Buskirk, with their beautiful Thanksgiving desserts.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 17, 2010
Thankful for tradition

Guest chef, Amanda Morris, and her mother, Emily Buskirk, share some of their favorite memories and recipes.

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Director Charles Ferguson documents the events of the 2008 crash of the world's economy with volumes of interviews and comprehensive explanations.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 17, 2010
Film Review: 'Inside Job'

Director Charles Ferguson documents the events of the 2008 crash of the world's economy with volumes of interviews and comprehensive explanations.

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Lillette Jenkins-Wisner and Dick Hyman took the stage together.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 17, 2010
Music Review: Dick Hyman and Lillette Jenkins-Wisner at Venice Theatre

Last week, the Venice Theatre presented "An Evening of Ragtime and Oldtime" with these two old-time performers, Dick and Lillette.

  • Arts + Culture
"I don't know how to drive a commercial boat and I don't know how to clean a pelican," says singer Loretta James, left. "But I can organize a concert and play music." Photo by Hal Moore
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 17, 2010
Local musicians organize Gulf benefit concert

Twenty-two bands will convene on Anna Maria to raise funds for those affected by the BP oil spill.

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"I like doing self-portraits," Truman Adams says. "It's an introspective thing. I feel that everyone has a dual nature, an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 17, 2010
Portrait of an artist

After years of meticulously painting the human face, portrait artist Truman Adams is ready to work faster and larger.

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Scott Anderson, honoree Susan Jones and Teri Hansen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2010
National Philanthropy Day 'Change the World With a Giving Heart'

National Philanthropy Day 'Change the World With a Giving Heart'

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Roger and Pat Dreffin's dog, Muffy, took second place for best costume.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2010
Top dogs awarded at Glenridge

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch held its annual dog show Tuesday. The pretty pooches received awards for everything from "best legs" to "shiniest coat."

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Susan Landau and Virginia Sanders
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 16, 2010
Garden Club prepares for holiday season

The Longboat Key Garden Club discussed plans for the holiday season at their Tuesday, Nov. 16 meeting, held at the Windward Bay Condominiums clubhouse. Juan Florensa, Public Works Director for the town of Longboat Key, was the guest speaker for the evening.

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Ryan Wirt, No. 5 for the pirates, goes to get a ground ball as Royce Sprinkle, No. 8, gets himself ready incase he is needed for back up.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2010
Giants and Pirates T-Ball Game

The Giants and the Pirates played their final T-ball game of the season at Twin Lakes Park this Saturday, Nov. 13.

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Morris' pumpkin chiffon pie.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2010
Amanda Morris' secret to the perfect pie crust

Amanda Morris shares "the family secret" to making an ordinary store bought pie crust anything but ordinary.

  • Arts + Culture
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