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Syesha Mercado is is currently starring in the national touring production "Dreamgirls."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2010
Syesha swings into town to serenade principals

Syesha Mercado performed during the Arts Council's 10th annual Principals Recognition Luncheon today, at Van Wezel. (video)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Edith Barr Dunn celebrates her 90th birthday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Dunn celebrates with sweet surprise

On her 90th birthday, Edith Barr Dunn showed she still takes the cake.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Grand Opera Day has grand finale

Sunday, Nov. 7 was Grand Opera Day at Grand Bay, with more than 100 attendees enjoying a festival of arias and ensembles.

  • Longboat Key
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Sean Fitzpatrick puts the finishing touches on the turtles he has sculpted out of sand.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 17, 2010
Sculptors ready to shape Siesta Key

Sand sculptors who will be participating in this weekend's Siesta Key Crystal Class Master Sand Sculpting Competition on Siesta Beach were out Wednesday morning working on a special group sand sculpture.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 17, 2010
Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

The 30th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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Rifka Glatz is a Grand Bay resident who was one of 1,684 Jews rescued by Rezsö Kasztner during World War II.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 17, 2010
Story of Survival

In 1944, Dr. Rezso Kasztner saved 1,684 Jews from concentration camp fate - Longboater Rifka Glatz was one of those survivors. Temple Beth Israel will screen a documentary about Kasztner Nov. 21.

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  • November 17, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Longboat Observer readers bring their favorite local newspaper with them to China and Thailand.

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Jack Duncan submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Bay Isles public beach access.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Captivating Crimson

Jack Duncan submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Bay Isles public beach access.

  • Longboat Key
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Roger and Pat Dreffin's dog, Muffy, took second place for best costume.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2010
Top dogs awarded at Glenridge

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch held its annual dog show Tuesday. The pretty pooches received awards for everything from "best legs" to "shiniest coat."

  • Sarasota
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Ryan Wirt, No. 5 for the pirates, goes to get a ground ball as Royce Sprinkle, No. 8, gets himself ready incase he is needed for back up.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2010
Giants and Pirates T-Ball Game

The Giants and the Pirates played their final T-ball game of the season at Twin Lakes Park this Saturday, Nov. 13.

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Pat Herrmann
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 15, 2010
Man on the street: Thankful time

We asked Longboaters what they are thankful for this year.

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"What's mine is yours": Luke Stanaland and Laura Donovan show off their favorite stuffed animals during playtime.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 15, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Playtime pals

First Presbyterian preschoolers spent Monday morning singing, marching and hugging cute and cuddly stuffed animals.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 15, 2010
OBITUARY: Sidney Libit

Sidney Libit, 97, was co-founder of U.S. Cap and Closure.

  • Longboat Key
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Alex Stieff, Caroline Calloway, and Lorin, Harriet and Lorin Stieff with "Owen Burns"
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 14, 2010
Owen Burns week culminates with street party

Sunday afternoon was the perfect time to wrap up the weeklong celebration honoring Owen Burns. The party, co-hosted by The Owen Burns Celebration Committee and Owen's Fish Camp, featured live music, food, vintage cars and antiques, plus an official City of Sarasota Tribute to Owen Burns.

  • Sarasota
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Musician Jim Camastro performs with Goodbyeddie as part of the festivities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 14, 2010
Firemen cook up fun

East County residents flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street Nov. 14 for the second annual Chili Cook Off event. Festivities included live entertainment, fire trucks, chili tasting and more.

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