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  • February 9, 2011
Business Observer

Patchington sale benefits domestic-abuse victims

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Peffley
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  • Maria Amodio
  • February 9, 2011
Taffy's Menswear gets new location, new look

The men's apparel store will be moving in May from 14 S. Blvd. of the Presidents to 18 S. Blvd. of the Presidents.

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Carole Thoms
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carole Thoms

This week's featured athlete, Carol Thoms, plays tennis at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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Briana Harris, Longboat Key Club and Resort tennis pro, gives Phillip McCormick, 14, a lesson Monday, Feb. 7, at the Tennis Gardens. McCormick comes to Longboat Key to take tennis lessons with Harris twice a week after school.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 9, 2011
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Learning curve

Briana Harris, Longboat Key Club and Resort tennis pro, gives Phillip McCormick, 14, a lesson Monday, Feb. 7, at the Tennis Gardens. McCormick comes to Longboat Key to take tennis lessons with Harris twice a week after school.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • February 9, 2011
Deal Us In

How to claim a lucky-guess contract

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Sondra Lee Thompson moved to Mote Ranch just 10 months ago to be closer to family.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2011
Family, friends remember Sondra Lee Thompson

Mote Ranch resident Sondra Lee Thompson, 66, died Jan. 30 while riding her bicycle near her home after being struck by a passing vehicle.

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Dick Vitale is donating the proceeds from his book, which retails for $14.95, toward pediatric cancer research.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2011
Vitale pens first children's book

If "A" is for "Awesome" and "B" is for "Baby," then legendary ESPN basketball commentator Dick Vitale has just made a slam dunk for children's literature -- and for pediatric cancer research.

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Barbara Corcoran featured the home at 5511 Country Lakes Trail on her segment, "Home Under $300,000."
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Business Observer 02.10.11

A home for sale in Palm-Aire Golf and Country Club made national news last week when it appeared on "The Today Show."

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Element Au Chairman Debbie Seitl and Wayne Seitl
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2011
Element Au Sponsor and Patron Party

Element Au Sponsor and Patron Party

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Co-Chairwomen Cynthia Wright and Lois Stulberg
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2011
Lion of Judah Luncheon

Lion of Judah Luncheon

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Alma Abshier and Janet Huelster
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2011
Sweetheart Luncheon honoring Dominic Cossa

Sweetheart Luncheon honoring Dominic Cossa

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Rainer Josenhanss was a former Longboat Key resident.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2011
OBITUARY: Rainer Josenhanss

Josenhanss, 85, was an active presence at Town Hall.

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Sister Keys could benefit from an "Adopt an Island" program, according to Sarasota Bay Watch President Rusty Chinnis.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 8, 2011
Sarasota Bay Watch seeks partnership

Key resident and Sarasota Bay Watch president Rusty Chinnis is seeking a partnership with the town to create an "adopt an island" program.

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Drew Nolan, who turns 3 years old on Feb. 20, couldn't wait to take his tricycle for a spin.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2011
Sprouts kids ride for St. Jude

Students at Sprouts Child Development Center of Harvest United Methodist Church strapped on their helmets and pedaled away during the preschool's fifth annual St. Jude Trike-A-Thon Feb. 7-8. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood honoree Kim Sheintal celebrated with her daughter Liana Bryant.
  • By Rabbi Elaine Glickman
  • February 8, 2011
Temple hosts 'Super Kim Sunday'

Members of Temple Emanu-El honored the temple's vice president of membership, Kim Sheintal, with a special luncheon Feb. 6.

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