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A ride on the Silver Queen gondola provides a spectacular view of Aspen, Colo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • November 23, 2010
Alluring Aspen

When most people think of Aspen, they envision skiing, summer festivals and high prices. It's worth a visit to see if the mountain mecca's attractions appeal to you.

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Alan Forrester and Bob Moffa
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
American Ideals launches housing program for vets

The American Ideals Foundation is partnering with Neal Communities and Cityscapes International Realty Group to attract veterans and their families to the area.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2010
The Met owners fashion a savvy business model

Geoffrey and Brenda Michel say their hands-on approach is their secret to business success on the Circle for 10 years.

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  • By George Rauch
  • November 23, 2010
Market Watch

Now is a bad time to buy stocks

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Greg Fiore and Connie Schindewolf examine the contents of a sea-turtle nest.
  • By Virginia Sanders
  • November 23, 2010
Nesting season comes to a close

A recap of the 2010 sea-turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Donna Swan
  • November 23, 2010
Deal us in

How to plan East's defense

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Erich Weber founded Financial Forum @ the Ranch about one year ago.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Financial forum brings CNBC adviser to Lakewood

Contributor David Kotok will speak at Financial Forum @ the Ranch's Dec. 2 meeting.

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  • November 23, 2010
News Briefs 11.25.10

The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club last week announced its new wine room, the Wildwood Cellar.

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Pat Neal and Mike Kramer
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  • November 23, 2010
Business Observer 11.25.10

The HBA Manatee Sarasota recently elected Mike Kramer as president of the trade association that represents builders and their associated businesses.

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  • Robin Roy
  • November 22, 2010
Property tax deadline nears

Property owners wanting to take advantage of a discounted rate have only a week to do so.

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The town of Longboat Key is trying to keep the island's trolley system operational next year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 22, 2010
Public transit committee forms

The new committee will work to increase awareness of Longboat Key's under-utilized trolley system.

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Sadie Peachey served up some homemade doughnuts.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2010
Mixon's hosts Harvest Festival

Hundreds of Manatee County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Nov. 20-21 for the final weekend of the farm's Harvest Festival event. Guests enjoyed live dance and musical performances, a variety of food and crafts for purchase, pony rides and more

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Adrian Eidge and Jack Warner, both 6, created their own version of the game corn hole.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2010
ODA campus 'thunders' with fun

The Out-of-Door Academy's Lakewood Ranch campus buzzed with excitement for the school's annual ODA Thunder Fun Day event Nov. 20. Children enjoyed rock-climbing walls, an inflatable obstacle course, crafts, games and more.

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Co-chairs Larry Benson and Jerry Waterman
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2010
Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

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Rebecca Blitz, Maria DeSanto and Father Fausto Stampiglia
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  • November 20, 2010
St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

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