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  • November 27, 2013
Obituary: Tuncer Koksal

Tuncer Koksal, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, and formerly of Bradenton, died Nov. 22.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Worship Services

A list of worship services at churches, chapels and temples on the Key.

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Submitted by Mary Lou Johnson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Robin Hartill at [email protected].

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 27, 2013
Business Observer

Sanctuary manager earns PCAM designation; SYC introduces Farm-to-Fork initiative; The Met on St. Armands to host Feed-a-Family event; Moore's celebrates 46th anniversary

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  • News
Unit 601 at Westchester, 4825 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,393 square feet of living area. It sold for $525,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 27, 2013
Two-bedroom Westchester condo sells for $525,000

David Hodgson and Mary Hodgson, trustees, of New York, sold the Unit 601 condominium at 4825 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Gerald and Sandra Marsh, of Pittsburgh, for $525,000.

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Bill Hunt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Bill Hunt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

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The altar of Christ Church during the Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the 33rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service was held at the Christ Church of Longboat Key.

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MOTS Director Linda Craig
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 26, 2013
The Good News: Manasota Operation Troop Support

Made possible by collecting donations, raising funds and writing small grants, one of Manasota Operation Troop Support's most prominent efforts includes packing and mailing customized care packages to deployed local troops.

  • Siesta Key
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Judge K. Rodney May set aside Tuesday, Dec. 3, for closing arguments and another attempt to make rulings on matters that are years in the making.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 26, 2013
Colony vote under fire

Monday's hearing centered around the validity of a unit owner vote and whether Colony unit owner and developer Andy Adam's block of 58 votes - which are crucial to the 75% majority vote needed to approve the settlement - can be counted.

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The operator of a scooter was hospitalized with serious injuries.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 25, 2013
UPDATE: Three crashes reported on GMD

The operator of a scooter was hospitalized with serious injuries in one of three crashes.

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The building at 555 Bay Isles Parkway was modeled after the Plaza Hotel, in New York City.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 25, 2013
Rooks plans to open old Mattison's building restaurant

W. Howard Rooks hopes to open the new eatery with an undisclosed partner early next year.

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  • News
Rabbi Jonathon Katz, the Revs. Mark Bernthal, Vincent Carroll, Bruce Porter and David Danner
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 25, 2013
Give thanks at Interfaith Service

The 33rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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A settlement that provides Klauber $3 million over five years through a “Klauber Family Consulting Agreement” will continue to be discussed 9 a.m. Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May’s Tampa courtroom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 24, 2013
Colony settlement hearing continues Monday

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May has set aside all day Monday for a continued hearing about a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement.

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Vivian Leahy laughs as she turns on the lights for one of the decorated trees.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Christmas Bazaar

On Saturday, Nov. 23, the crowd at St. Mary Star of the Sea was filled with holiday cheer as they shopped the church's annual Christmas Bazaar.

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Kurt Hennard inspects the middle section of the tree before it’s placed.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tis the Season in St. Armands

Holiday preparations continued on Friday, Nov. 22, as workers pieced together the giant decorated Christmas tree in St. Armands Circle. More than a decade old, this seasonal tradition is just one of many. Another St. Armands favorite, the lighting of the tree, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6.

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