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Town Hall has copies of a flyer for a free insurance meeting to help reduce insurance policies.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 19, 2012
Insurance class offered to help reduce homeowner policies

The town of Longboat Key is urging Key residents to attend a free class to help them possibly reduce their homeowner insurance policies.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: AutoRama/Taste of St. Armands

Two events are scheduled for this Saturday in St. Armands Circle Park.

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A win tonight and Sarasota or Braden River will still have a slim chance to advance to the postseason barring some help from their two other district foes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 19

Tonight's games include Sarasota vs. Braden River, ODA vs. Southwest Florida Christian, Lakewood Ranch at Dixie Hollins, Booker vs. Avon Park, Frostproof at Cardinal Mooney and Riverview at East Lake.

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The Longboat Key Historical Society Old Time Fish Fry begins at 5 p.m. tonight at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 19, 2012
Fish Fry takes place tonight

Tickets are still available for tonight's Historical Society Old Time Fish Fry at Mar Vista.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2012
East County 'pours out' to fight hunger

The Food Bank today will host its Empty Bowl luncheon on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2012
The Source opens thrift store

The Source Church will open its new thrift store at 11 a.m. today.

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Tony and Cheri Bonasto have their food truck parked in front of their home on Winding Way, but hope to move operations to Siesta Village.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 19, 2012
Siesta Key organizations oppose food truck

The Sarasota County Commission will decide Oct. 23, whether to approve a permit for GumboMojo to operate in Siesta Key Village.

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Elise Buck and Suzanne Willis
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Key to the Cure Kick Off Party

Key to the Cure Kick Off Party

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Jewel Ash and honoree Lee Peterson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2012
V Foundation Fundraiser at Bella Roma

V Foundation Fundraiser at Bella Roma

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 18, 2012
Oct. 18: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2012
Builder rings in $5 million in sales

Lennar Homes reports 40 condo sales in the past two months totaling more than $5 million in sales.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2012
Ranch CDDs prepare for landscaping needs

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts today moved forward with a concept to develop a longterm plan for landscaping improvements and maintenance.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
News Briefs

Teen drowns in Crystal Sands condo pool; Crosswalks functional but not complete; STAC seeks public input on tree policy

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Jim Judsen looks out on a spot on Siesta Key Beach that used to bring surfers together.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2012
Point Break: Juan Rodriguez and Jim Judsen

Although much has changed for Siesta surfers who embraced the lifestyle decades ago, they still find time to relive their days of catching waves.

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