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Joe Kane hauls some trimmings.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2010
Neighbors spiff up their local park

About 30 people teamed up Saturday, Sept. 25 to beautify the Laurel Park community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve and Donna Zook
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 29, 2010
AMI Olive Oil Outpost opens up for Chamber

The Anna Maria Olive Oil Outpost hosted the Sept. 29 Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Roucher, Ruth Lando and Franklyn Skidmore
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 29, 2010
Sarasota Arts Discovery recruits local ambassadors

Organizers behind Sarasota's latest arts advocacy program gathered Wednesday night at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to tout a new four-day arts tour.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls — and finally — a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 29, 2010
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Drive-through dream

Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls - and finally - a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.

  • Sarasota
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Photo courtesy Mary Lou Johnson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Tiny loggerhead turtle stays on track

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson snapped this shot of tiny turtle tracks found Sunday by Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
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Fultz
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Firefighter climbs ladder to lieutenant

Longboat Key Firefighter/EMT Thomas Fultz was promoted to the rank of lieutenant Thursday, Sept. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Miller, with fishing guide Capt. Scott Moore, caught a red fish that he had to release.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Residents get hooked on going fishing

It's no secret that Longboaters are hooked on fishing, and they've sent us the pictures to prove it.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Time to walk the walk

The sixth annual Sarasota Walk will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at J.D. Hamel Park on Main Street in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Restaurants re-open for fall season

Summer is over, and Longboat Key restaurants are re-opening for season.

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    By
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  • September 29, 2010
Arpke gets taste of victory with national nomination

Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke was a finalist in ABC News Nightline's annual "People's Platelist Contest."

  • Longboat Key
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Leiah Eve Cattin was born to DeSoto Acres residents Nadya and David Cattin at 1:34 p.m., Sept. 11, 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Birth Announcements: September 2010

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.

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2001. Former President George W. Bush, center, with Katie Moulton and Klauber, stayed at the Colony on Sept. 10, 2001.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 29, 2010
A Place in History

Historic moments unfolded during the last 15 years at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort as memories were made and traditions continued.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
First Flight

Paul Munday submitted this sunrise photo, taken on the north end of the Key, overlooking Sarasota Bay. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
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"I feel any décor should have one item that represents each element to create balance," said owner Melanie Ann Denicourt.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 28, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Coquillage

Coquillage is a home accessories haven where a clean, coastal look meets European style.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2010
Observer hosts essay contest

The East County Observer and Synovus Bank are hosting an essay contest to help celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first home sold in Lakewood Ranch.

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