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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 23, 2009
Violist invigorates Perlman Music Program

Perlman Music Program graduate-turned-faculty-member Laura Seay returns to Sarasota this winter for the seventh time.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 23, 2009
Santa's secret helper

If the North Pole needed a decorator, Santa set designer Roselle Stroz would be the best person for the job.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Two diverse Indian cuisines liven the palate

Aficionados of Indian food suddenly have increased restaurant options. Virtually next door to long-established Chutney's on Hillview Street is Gateway to India. And settling into the space of the erstwhile Canvas Cafe is Daawat.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Guild features Braden River artist

Work from Braden River High School student artist Katelyn Moran currently is on display at The Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
Lakewood CDDs start 2011 budget discussions

Ranch officials hope to have the 2011 budget nearly finalized by June to avoid confusion.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
Ave Maria assists students with special needs

Parents wishing to use the McKay Scholarship to have their child with learning disabilities start at Ave Maria in January must complete paperwork by Jan. 3.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 23, 2009
OBSERVED: Another year, another traumatic experience

For those of you who are loyal East County Observer readers, this photo may have just given you dejà vu.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
Shape Your Booty: Mission accomplished

Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Maria Smith met her weight loss goals, dropping 4.5% body fat in the last six weeks.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Dec. 11 through Dec. 17, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • December 23, 2009
Key Real Estate

$1.2 million buys Bay Isles home

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Business Observer

Lisa Grossman takes over Margot Walbert's center; FNGLA honors ArtisTree Landscape with awards; The Colony plans events for holiday happenings; and Beth Callans Management presents gifts to Toys for Tots.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 23, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Cheryl McKane joins Longview Realty Inc.; Linda Page becomes member of Top 5 Network; and A Paradise Realty announces its top agents.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 23, 2009
TIME CAPSULE: The Year in Sports 2009

From clutch kicks to championship teams, 2009 was one of the most eventful years in East County sports.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 23, 2009
COLUMN: East sports stars shine in 2009

Sports writer Jen Blanco remembers the people and stories that captured her heart in 2009.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • December 23, 2009
Deal Us In

Lucky play: The opponents don't always get off to the best lead. Just don't give back any advantage you might have from the opening lead.

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