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Linda Benedict, Kathy Wright and Angel Birch
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Local women complete 3-Day

East County women Linda Benedict, Kathy Wright and Angel Birch joined hundreds of walkers from throughout the area for the Tampa Bay Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Oct. 29-31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Families triumph at Kugel Cook-Off

The mother-daughter team of Karen and Rachael Hirsch and the father-daughter duo Bruce and Alexandra Zalkin took home trophies for their confections during Temple Emanu-El's Kugel Cook-Off.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dylan Wojcik catches a wave with surfer Jacob Shields.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
East County families 'hang 10' for autism

The Center for Autism Research and Education hosted a day of surfing lessons Nov. 6 for children with autism. More than 170 people volunteered to help.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
In Memoriam

Longboat Key lost many friends, neighbors and members of its community during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died, listed in the chronological order of their deaths.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
The Best of Cops Corner

The Observer has compiled the best Cops Corners from May through October

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
One of Aaron Stone's first lessons for his new drama students was to write raps.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 10, 2010
Braden River welcomes new drama teacher

Although new to this post, Aaron Stone is not new to the Pirates. He helped Band Director Kendall Carrier build the marching program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Skype connects author, East County students

'Skeleton Creek' series author Patrick Carman chatted with students at Braden River Middle School Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
The custom-home Avena model is 5,537 square feet in size.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Picture Perfect

The 13th annual Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run through Nov. 21. Nearly 30 models are being featured in this year's event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Cops Corner 11.11.10

When the female suspect reached the food section of the store, she concealed multiple items in her purse.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The festival will feature plenty of fun for the whole family.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 10, 2010
Mixon preps for second Harvest Festival

The East County farm will host concerts, a culinary competition and even a movie night to celebrate the harvest season.

  • East County
  • News
L'Ambiance Unit A501 has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two half-baths. It sold for $1.9 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
Key Real Estate: L'Ambiance unit sells for $1.9 million

The sale was the largest transaction recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses during the week of Oct. 25 through Oct. 29, on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys and the only sale to exceed $1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Paul Rudder hits his golf ball onto the green during a game of golf Monday afternoon at Longboat Key Club's golf course.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 10, 2010
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Sure Shot

Paul Rudder hits his golf ball onto the green during a game of golf Monday afternoon at Longboat Key Club's golf course.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Play Dates

National senior clay court tournament returns; Observer Challenge rallies for its 11th year

  • Longboat Key
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Tennis fanatic Birgit Berry loves the sport so much she's sometimes out on the court twice a day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 10, 2010
Athlete of the Week

This week's featured athlete is Birgit Berry of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • November 10, 2010
Deal Us In

It's best to avoid the 4-3 fit

  • Longboat Key
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