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  • 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.

  • East County
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

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

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

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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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  • 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.'

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Santa makes a stop at the Promenade

Santa Claus could have used Rudolph's help.

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  • 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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  • December 23, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2009
Town discovers more issues with beach fix

The town of Longboat Key is working to save 50,000 cubic yards of sand that washes away every year on the north-end beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
In Brief

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