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Dionne Reinert, Carole Salmon and Esther Cook. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
St. Mary women deck the halls

This Saturday, the Key will be a shopper's paradise, with the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Longboat Island Chapel Chic & Unique Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Vince Brennan wears an “Old Guys Rule” shirt.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Saint Boniface Thrift Shop Fashion Show

The Saint Boniface Thrift Shop Fashion show took place on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Boniface Community Center. Eight members modeled casual and evening clothing from the thrift shop. Jim Stewart and Melliss Kenworthy Swenson later entertained members a few skit acts.

  • Siesta Key
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Aaron Cushman, Vacys Garbonkus, and Joe Williams
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay Welcome Back Party

Rampart Properties sponsored this years Grand Bay Welcome Back Party on Monday, Nov. 12 at the Grand Bay clubhouse. Close to 100 people attended the party. People who had not seen each other for quite some time enjoyed wine, cocktails and appetizers.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Ranch youth stars in new musical

The East County's Channing Weir, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, will portray a key role this weekend in "Jonesing," a musical written and directed by Bradenton resident Dylan H. Jones

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Food pick-up scheduled for food program

The Mayors' Feed the Hungry program will be collecting non-perishable food donations Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, to feed hungry families this Thanksgiving.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
LECOM scholarship gala raises $215,000 for students

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's Student Scholarship Fund Dinner and Auction Gala Oct. 27 raised more than $215,000, with all proceeds benefiting the school's medical, dental and pharmacy students.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Residents welcome new friends, celebrate

How do you meet your neighbors?

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Nov. 14: A day history was born

The stars aligned Nov. 14. Town Manager David Bullock was born Nov. 14, 1950.

  • Longboat Key
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Karen Minvielle carries a barnacle-encrusted chair to shore. Photo couretsy of Lou Newman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Plymouth Harbor takes in the trash

They say one man's trash is another man's treasure.

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Lucy Miller is a Longbeach Village resident and seventh-generation Cortez native. Photo courtesy of Salvatore Branciforte.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 14, 2012
Scent of a woman: Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller is the brains and nose behind Lucy Miller Pure, a line of natural and organic perfumes that debuted quietly in August - but could make a bigger splash early next year.

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John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Longboat Key Club Moorings.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Longboat Key Club Moorings.

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Maria Mercadante took this photo of the sun setting over a softball field.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Maria Mercadante took this photo of the sun setting over a softball field.

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Country Singer Adrian Ray performed at the Haven Hoedown.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Haven Hoedown

Community Haven held a Haven Hoedown at the Community Haven grounds on Friday, Nov. 9 to raise money for the center. The public participated in hayrides, an auction, raffles, a photo booth and games. Country Singer Adrian Ray performed for the crowd and close to 3,000 people attended.

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Ann Moore and Mimi Hernandez, president and 1st vice president of the Founders Garden Club, respectively.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Founder's Garden Club Demonstration

Members of the Founders Garden Club gathered Monday, Nov. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club for a series called, 'Flower Talk.' Hosted by internationally known floral designer Ariella Chezar, the event also featured an auction and raffle baskets.

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Emma Dohan, Alex Popovich, Cheryl Lorge, Izzy Green and Kristina Spilkova
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Veterans Day Assembly

Out of Door Academy students and teachers Friday, Nov. 9, held an assembly in honor of Veterans Day. Students performed skits and sang songs to honor local veterans of all branches, and students presented each veteran with a carnation to show their appreciation.

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