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Maj. Jamie Purmort holds a photo of himself and three fellow Marines lifting off in a helicopter in June 2004 on his last day in Iraq.
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  • Robin Roy
  • November 11, 2010
A Few Good Men

Three Sarasota veterans, who fought in five wars, share stories of bravery and fear and of losing their friends and their innocence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deborah Waggoner, of Banana Republic and Michelle Butler, of Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Sarasota Chapter
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Make-A-Wish kicks off Season of Wishes campaign

Banana Republic and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida teamed up to host an evening filled with holiday treats, shopping and awareness Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
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John McCarthy and Harriet Stieff
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Better late than never

John McCarthy presented Harriet Stieff, Owen Burns' daughter, with a paperweight Nov. 7, during the Historical Society of Sarasota County's 18th annual tour of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 11, 2010
Historical Society makes voyage across the bay

The Historical Society's 18th annual Cruise and Tour of Sarasota Bay took place Sunday, Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grand-prize winners: Lisa and Tim McElhiney earned 2,814 votes for this photo with The East County Observer at the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
It's Read Everywhere contest winners named

The Observer Group received 93 submissions for this year's online "It's Read Everywhere" photo contest.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • November 11, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 2 Breath of fresh air 4:13 p.m. - 2200 block of Ringling Boulevard. Disorderly Intoxication. An officer came across a drunk man lying on the ground. The man spoke slowly and was unable to stand. But it was not beer, wine or liquor that the man had consumed. The officer discovered the man was intoxicated from Listerine, which was determined from his fresh breath and the half-empty mouthwash bottle in his backpack.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rod Thomson
  • November 11, 2010
My View

Shocking reaction, indeed shocking

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Our View

Rural red, urban blue

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 1638 Anchorage St. has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,174 square feet of living area. It sold for $670,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 11, 2010
Anchorage Street home sells for $670,000

A home on Anchorage St. tops all real-estate transactions from Oct. 12 to Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Eventful summer

This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
The Best of Cops Corner

We've compiled the best Cops Corners from over the summer. Enjoy!

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Nicholas Caldwell in the pool at the YMCA.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 11, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Nicholas Caldwell

Nicholas Caldwell is a senior at Riverview High School and swims for both his school's swim team and year-round for the YMCA Sharks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Abercrombie and Taylor McClain-Mock blend up samples of delicious frozen mimosa and red wine treats.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 11, 2010
Merry Mistletones serenade shoppers at Morton's

Morton's held its "Holiday Affair," featuring chocolates, frozen treats, cheese, Christmas carolers and cider galore on Thursday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Glen Men singers perform for the crowd.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 11, 2010
Man on the Street: Veterans Day (VIDEO)

We attended The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch's fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon and asked attendees, 'What does Veterans Day mean to you?'

  • Sarasota
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