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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Mustangs to host band competition

The Mustangs Music in Motion competition will start at 6:15 p.m., Nov. 7, at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Greyhound rescue holds picnic fundraiser

The Racing Dog Rescue Project will raise funds for its new Greyhound Adoption Center with an outdoor picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 7.

  • East County
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Beauty of Aging Luncheon

Pines of Sarasota

  • Black Tie
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • November 5, 2009
Happy 40th birthday, Morton's!

Morton's Gourmet Market kicked off a week of 40th anniversary celebrations with a cake for the whole Morton's family.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Longboat Library switches to winter hours

The library is open six days a week.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Homeowners meet to discuss Christ Church plans

The plans call for a 15,000-square-foot church at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 5, 2009
Film review: 'This Is It'

In 'This Is It,' director Kenny Ortega manages to capture the genius behind Michael Jackson - perhaps the greatest musical talent ever.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Robin Roy
  • November 5, 2009
Demolition begins on U.S. 301 buildings

A mobile-home repair shop is the first building to be torn down on the property the city purchased to become the Boston Red Sox spring-training home.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Honor and remember

Jean Maxwell Catsakis, chairman of commemorative events for the Sara De Soto Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, reminds us next Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Sign that it's time to take inventory

Several concerned Laurel Park residents have called the city of Sarasota complaining about the "No Parking" signs that line the streets of their neighborhood.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Mullet sighting

All misguided mullet-wearers who were seen sporting business in the front and a party in the back were invited to take part in a "free mullet removal" Nov. 1 during Morton's 10th annual FireHouse Chili Cook-off Sunday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
So long to sweat stains

Downtown techno music club-seekers must bid adieu to glitter and glow sticks, because club/restaurant hotspot Esca closed its doors last month.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Row, row, row that boat

The Sarasota Scullers Youth Rowing Program participated in the Head of the Schuylkill, Oct. 24, in Philadelphia.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Spooky dance party thrills seniors

The Pine View class of 2010 hosted "Oktoberfest," a Halloween spooktacular dance for high-school students Friday, Oct. 23, in the student union.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 5, 2009
Benches at center of transient issue

Downtown storeowners believe taking away city benches may keep transients from harassing customers and employees.

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