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  • December 24, 2009
Cops Corner

Complainant said an office-supply store's delivery truck dropped off a load of supplies and clipped the complainant's phone line while it drove away.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 24, 2009
Cops Corner

Complainant said an office-supply store's delivery truck dropped off a load of supplies and clipped the complainant's phone line while it drove away.

  • Sarasota
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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 24, 2009
A home on Casey Key sells for $9.9 million

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 24, 2009
Sharing the Spirit

This Christmas Eve marks Christian Retreat Pastor Phil Derstine's 25th year leading carolers on a tour of local bars.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY, JANUARY: Clinging to a Dream

DVA Arena owner Sal Diaz-Verson submits reorganization plan and looks toward the future of his stalled arena project.

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    By
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  • December 23, 2009
The Best of Black Tie 2009

The Best of Black Tie 2009

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  • December 23, 2009
Guest Fashion Editor - Audrey Coleman

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: Audrey Coleman

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2009
Widow sues tugboat operators for husband's death

A Deltona man was sucked under a barge in Longboat Pass July 4 while trying to free a jet ski that was being swept under the barge.

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  • Robin Roy
  • December 23, 2009
Osprey man charged with possession of child porn

An online photo developer tipped off authorities to the man's alleged activities.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2009
UPDATE: Town attorney addresses O'Connor

Town Attorney David Persson told Commissioner Peter O'Connor that candidates who accept donations of more than $100 within two years prior to any vote on the Islandside project must be disclosed prior to a vote being taken.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
Law firm adds new team member

Najmy Thompson P.L. recently hired Elizabeth C. Pennewill as an associate.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 23, 2009
Tiny's cancels New Year's Eve dinner

The dinner is canceled, but the celebration will take place.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Santa creates wave of holiday cheer

Moved by the Christmas spirit, Michael Hollomon donned a Santa Claus suit and decided to wish as many people as he could 'Merry Christmas.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Santa makes a stop at the Promenade

Santa Claus could have used Rudolph's help.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
The Year in Pictures

Compelling moments. Timeless occasions. Outstanding memories. Take a look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer this year.

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