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Dylan Wojcik catches a wave with surfer Jacob Shields.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
East County families 'hang 10' for autism

The Center for Autism Research and Education hosted a day of surfing lessons Nov. 6 for children with autism. More than 170 people volunteered to help.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
In Memoriam

Longboat Key lost many friends, neighbors and members of its community during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died, listed in the chronological order of their deaths.

  • Longboat Key
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The custom-home Avena model is 5,537 square feet in size.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Picture Perfect

The 13th annual Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run through Nov. 21. Nearly 30 models are being featured in this year's event.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The festival will feature plenty of fun for the whole family.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 10, 2010
Mixon preps for second Harvest Festival

The East County farm will host concerts, a culinary competition and even a movie night to celebrate the harvest season.

  • East County
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Paul Rudder hits his golf ball onto the green during a game of golf Monday afternoon at Longboat Key Club's golf course.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 10, 2010
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Sure Shot

Paul Rudder hits his golf ball onto the green during a game of golf Monday afternoon at Longboat Key Club's golf course.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Play Dates

National senior clay court tournament returns; Observer Challenge rallies for its 11th year

  • Longboat Key
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Tennis fanatic Birgit Berry loves the sport so much she's sometimes out on the court twice a day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 10, 2010
Athlete of the Week

This week's featured athlete is Birgit Berry of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • November 10, 2010
Deal Us In

It's best to avoid the 4-3 fit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fashion Week Co-chairs Victoria Leopold, Ida Zito and Flora Major
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2010
VIP Patron Party 'Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson'

VIP Patron Party 'Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson'

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairs Kimberly Bald and Heather Clark
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2010
The Wit and Wisdom of Aging

The Wit and Wisdom of Aging

  • Black Tie
Dr. Susan MacManus speaks to the crowd of more than 75 people.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 9, 2010
Democrats gather for first luncheon on the season

The mid-term election results failed to dampen the spirits of the Longboat Key Club Democrat Club as 76 members gathered for the first luncheon meeting of the season Nov. 9, at The Chart House. Guest speaker Dr. Susan MacManus, a political science professor at the University of South Florida, urged the Democrats not to despair. 'Two years is a lifetime in politics,' MacManus said. 'The Republicans have two years to show what they can do, and if they don't, look out.'

  • Longboat Key
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Noah Burg was one of about 80 children to participate in the event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2010
Special-needs kids take to the waves

About 80 special-needs children ages 3 to 17 headed to Siesta Key Beach Nov. 6 for the Hang 10 for Autism event, which was organized by the Center for Autism Research and Education. Participants were matched with a seasoned surfer and volunteer before heading to the water to learn to surf, skim board or paddle board. The Compound Boardshop was the event's primary sponsor.

  • East County
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Veterans file into the gym and into the rows of seating set up for them.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2010
McIntosh honors veterans with ceremony

The gymnasium at McIntosh middle school was very patriotic this Tuesday during their Veteran's Day Ceremony. The middle school students and staff gathered in the gymnasium along with friends and family members of the about 100 veterans who attended the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Lora Brown presented information about how prescription and other drugs affect the body.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2010
High school hosts Drug Facts Week event

Lakewood Ranch High School today hosted Dr. Lora Brown, a pain management doctor, as part of a presentation for National Drug Facts Week.

  • East County
  • News
Town code does not permit weeds and grass in excess of 12 inches. This photo does not represent Robert Smith's yard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2010
Code board fines resident

Longboat Key resident Robert Smith was fined $4,000 for what the Code Enforcement Board deemed a violation of its weeds and grass ordinance.

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