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Guest Fashion Editor - Dr. Allison Silver Schwartz

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: Dr. Allison Silver Schwartz

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  • November 4, 2009
Stadium costs could increase

Although the Orioles' deal called for the city to only contribute the money from a state spring-training grant, Sarasota taxpayers are at risk of having to contribute millions more.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Khara closes out senior season

Lakewood Ranch High golfer Rocky Khara shot a 5-over par 149 to finish 29th at the Class 2A state meet Nov. 3-4.

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  • November 4, 2009
Braden River sails into regional semifinal

The Pirates cruised to a 3-0 victory over Ruskin Lennard in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

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  • November 4, 2009
Q&A with 'Aging in America' photojournalist Ed Kashi

The exhibit runs through Dec. 3 at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2009
Gulf view returns

A landscaping crew began cutting the sea grapes in front of the Twin Shores and Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile-home parks Monday, Nov. 2. Residents and motorists anticipate the end of October each year, because they get their view of the Gulf of Mexico back. The sea grapes grow tall each summer during sea-turtle nesting season, which runs from May 31 through the end of October.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2009
Longboat Key history surfaces

The mid-Key World War II bombing site was one of 9,000 U.S. sites that was used to train pilots during the war.

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  • November 4, 2009
Cute kids display delight over Halloween costumes

Max Pettingell, 3, and his brother, Jake, 5, debuted their Halloween costume picks. Max chose a fireman outfit, while Jack went for a spaceman suit. The brothers are the sons of Bird Key residents Roger and Alisa Pettingell.

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  • November 4, 2009
L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

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  • November 4, 2009
All call: Welcome Back breakfast

Every year, it's a tradition that The Longboat Observer rolls out its annual 'Welcome Back' issue with coffee and breakfast treats for our readers. Visit the Observer office, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, between 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 to be among the first to receive your hot-off-press Welcome Back issue, along with a complimentary breakfast. Bring your friends and family for an opportunity to chat with Observer staffers and each other.

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  • November 4, 2009
Happy Birthday, Edith!

Although it's no secret that Edith Barr Dunn loves a good party, when it comes to her birthday she likes to slip out of town.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2009
Commissioners express Islandside frustration

Commissioner Peter O'Connor is annoyed that town staff has asked him to hold four potential dates in December and January to review the Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

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  • November 4, 2009
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  • November 4, 2009
Briefs

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  • November 4, 2009
Cops Corner

Oct. 24 I spy 12:01 p.m. - 3600 block of Bayou Circle. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police that she believes someone has wired her house to spy on her because the screws in her electrical plates had been moved and she can hear an echo in the house when she claps. Police told her to call back if she noticed anything else suspicious.

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