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  • October 14, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2009
Ladies tour Don Cesar Hotel

East County members of the Sarasota Newcomers Club Cathi Thomaides, Connie Rhodes, Jan Foster and Karen Kerwin recently enjoyed a wonderful tour and luncheon at the famous Don Cesar Hotel in St. Petersburg Beach.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2009
Peace church earns charter

Peace Presbyterian Church will become a full-fledged congregation of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. in a chartering service at 4 p.m., Oct. 18, at State College of Florida, 7131 Professional Parkway, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer
  • October 14, 2009
Foreclosure proceedings threaten San Marco shops

Three leased units in San Marco are under foreclosure. However, the plaza and its merchants remain open for business. Gary Moyer, owner of the properties, said he also is working with investors to pay off his debts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2009
Hunsader Farms primed for annual pumpkin party

More than 60,000 are expected to attend this year's Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival, which begins Friday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2009
Palm-Aire prepped for fence fight

Some Conservatory Estates residents have threatened to sue the county over construction of a new conservatory park and chain-link fence.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 14, 2009
Lakewood club to throw Monster Ball

The costume gala will raise money for My Community Makeover, an organization that helps Manatee County families in need complete home renovation projects.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 14, 2009
Resident plans Veterans Day honor wall

Larry HarNess, a Navy veteran, is asking residents to submit photos of their veterans for a special Wall of Honor to be displayed at the Braden River Branch Library.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2009
Cops Corner

A man filled out a police report after explaining that he received letters from companies explaining that someone is trying to open accounts in his name using a different address.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 14, 2009
Pointe of Contact

Iain Webb and Michael Donald Edwards join forces to bring 'Contact,' a Tony-Award winning dance musical to Sarasota.

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  • By Anna Dearing and June LeBell
  • October 14, 2009
Observer Reviews

Reviews from the Ringling International Arts Festival

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 14, 2009
FST playwrights unscripted

How Florida Studio Theatre's Adam Ratner and Beth Duda put a new spin on an old fairytale.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2009
'Tis the stone-crab season

For generations, the Moore family has worked in the stone-crab business. Now, the family restaurant is gearing up for its 43rd season.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2009
Bulldog vets embrace final season

Six players on the East Manatee Bulldogs' midget squad started playing flag football when they were 5 years old and have continued to work their way up through the system.

  • East County
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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • October 14, 2009
Lido Shores home sells for $3.25 million

On July 25, 2003, Robert Trosten, the 33-year-old chief financial officer of Refco, an active commodities brokerage firm, paid $650,000 to buy Unit 15-D at the 15-story Sea Gate Club, 2425 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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