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Jim and Denise Gross brought their dogs, Nico and Bella, for the first time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals

East County residents on Oct. 1 brought out their beloved pets to Living Lord Lutheran Church for its annual Blessing of the Animals event.

  • East County
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Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Honoree Donald Geike
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 1, 2011
2011 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

2011 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

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Matt Martin and Peter Carrier
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Golf Outing

Parents and friends of McNeal Elementary hit the green for the school's annual golf tournament Oct. 1 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club.

  • East County
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Penny Gillson gets her blood pressure taken by LECOM student Connie Pham.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

Hundreds of East County residents today flocked to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center for the seventh annual "Embrace a Life of Health & Wellness" Expo, hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.

  • East County
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Former Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, with his wife, Marjorie, was honored at the town's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
St. Mary Star of the Sea honors Jim Brown

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church will be honoring Brown in a 9 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as a Bon Voyage and a God Bless.

  • Longboat Key
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The tent at Sharky's on the Pier
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

  • Black Tie
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Traffic Update: Bee Ridge Extension closed

Bee Ridge Extension between Clark Road and Landmark Lane will be closed between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 for replacement of culvert pipes.

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David Persson is Longboat Key town attorney.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 30, 2011
Persson: Interim appointment will require five votes

Attorney David Persson wrote that at least five commissioners must approve the town-manager appointment.

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Mac Charalambous, Beau Arnold and Claudia Scheb lounge on the garbage bags full of donated items.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 30, 2011
SMA collects for Goodwill

Over the past week, students at Sarasota Military Academy have taken part in the first ever school drive for Goodwill.

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More than 80 purses were auctioned at the event.
  • By Patti Sue Peotter-Bettes
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Old Bag Luncheon

More than 80 purses went to auction Sept. 26 during the "Old Bag Luncheon" at the Stoneybrook Golf Club. The event, hosted by the Ladies of Heritage Harbour, raised $1,748 for Adopt a Family of Manatee County.

  • East County
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A police boat was used to transport a drowning victim to shore Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 30, 2011
Drowning victim off Siesta Key shore identified

The Sarasota Police Department recovered a drowning victim off the shores of Siesta Key Thursday.

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Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy this week's top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

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Volunteers headed out on canoes and kayaks. Photos courtesy of Terry Longpre and Yvonne Bedell.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: River Cleanup

Volunteers for the Old Braden River Historical Society on Sept. 24 headed to Linger Lodge to clean up the Braden River.

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Observer Associate Publisher Multi Media Emily Walsh and Advertising Coordinator Stephanie Hannum
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Black Tie Bash

Black Tie Bash

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Program and table gift
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Second Chance-Last Opportunity 'Share The Light' Luncheon

Second Chance-Last Opportunity 'Share The Light' Luncheon

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