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Barbara and Gary Ackerman with Fabiola Beckmann
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  • September 29, 2010
'Thai One On' at Someone's In The Kitchen With Tommy & Phil

'Thai One On' at Someone's In The Kitchen With Tommy & Phil

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Wine, Women and Shoes Co-Chair Roger Capote with Alex Miller
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  • September 29, 2010
Faces By Fezza and Wine, Women and Shoes Kick-off

Faces By Fezza and Wine, Women and Shoes Kick-off

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Steve and Donna Zook
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 29, 2010
AMI Olive Oil Outpost opens up for Chamber

The Anna Maria Olive Oil Outpost hosted the Sept. 29 Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.

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Nancy Roucher, Ruth Lando and Franklyn Skidmore
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 29, 2010
Sarasota Arts Discovery recruits local ambassadors

Organizers behind Sarasota's latest arts advocacy program gathered Wednesday night at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to tout a new four-day arts tour.

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Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott was happy to meet with East County residents.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Rick Scott makes stop in East County

Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott made a stop in the East County for a special fundraising reception at The Fête Ballroom at The Polo Grill and Bar Wednesday. Event organizers included Sen. John and Michelle McKay, Bob and Jane Waechter and Lee Wetherington.

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Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls — and finally — a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 29, 2010
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Drive-through dream

Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls - and finally - a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Manatee County adopts 2011 budget

The $484 million budget is about $24 million less than last year's budget.

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Previously, Blackburn Point Park's only boating access was to these small docks. A larger boat ramp will soon be added.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 29, 2010
Blackburn Point Park receives grant

The $200,000 will be used to help fund the $3.1 million construction cost.

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Photo courtesy Mary Lou Johnson
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Tiny loggerhead turtle stays on track

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson snapped this shot of tiny turtle tracks found Sunday by Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers.

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Fultz
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Firefighter climbs ladder to lieutenant

Longboat Key Firefighter/EMT Thomas Fultz was promoted to the rank of lieutenant Thursday, Sept. 23.

  • Longboat Key
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David Miller, with fishing guide Capt. Scott Moore, caught a red fish that he had to release.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Residents get hooked on going fishing

It's no secret that Longboaters are hooked on fishing, and they've sent us the pictures to prove it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Time to walk the walk

The sixth annual Sarasota Walk will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at J.D. Hamel Park on Main Street in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Restaurants re-open for fall season

Summer is over, and Longboat Key restaurants are re-opening for season.

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    By
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  • September 29, 2010
Arpke gets taste of victory with national nomination

Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke was a finalist in ABC News Nightline's annual "People's Platelist Contest."

  • Longboat Key
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Top row, from left: Bill Pastori, John Lane and Will Russell. Bottom row: Cathy Woolly, Michele Redwine and Tony Greising.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
READY FOR BATTLE

Next week, Manatee County commissioners will decide whether major changes will occur within Tara. Meet the men and women who have mobilized to fight the proposed changes.

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