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Neighbors

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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Decorate a bra for a cause

Foxy Lady Siesta Key is raising awareness for breast-cancer by hosting a bra-decorating contest. For $20, Sarasota businesses and individuals can get creative and design the bra of their choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
County named one of top communities

America's Promise Alliance announced Sept. 21 that Sarasota County has been named a winner of the alliance's "100 Best Communities for Young People" competition.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Pink Heels Tour to paint Sarasota pink

The Pink Heels Tour will host a parade of pink at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Sheriff's Office installs Operation Medicine Cabinet

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight announced Sept. 22 the installation of permanent pharmaceutical drop boxes in the lobby of the Criminal Justice Center, located at 2071 Ringling Blvd.

  • Sarasota
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Younger members of Temple Sinai participated in the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Temple Sinai members cast away sins

More than 70 members of Temple Sinai recently met at Turtle Beach to observe the ancient custom of Tachlich, when Jews throw bread into moving waters to cast away their sins of the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
County proclaims Sept. 25 'Day for Kids'

Thanks to the local efforts of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Mayor Kelly Kirschner and County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, both the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County will recognize Saturday, Sept. 25, as the official "Day for Kids."

  • Sarasota
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GOP candidates Jim Boyd, Doug Holder, Rep. Ray Pilon and Steven Fields attended the event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LBK Republican Club kicks off season

The Republican Club of Longboat Key kicked off the season Wednesday, Sept. 22 with a party at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melanie Brokaw, Goldsmith Chiropractic & Acupuncture, and Sharon Viner, CNL Bank
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LLSA Chamber checks in at Helmsley Sandcastle

Approximately 65 Chamber members gathered for a Business After Hours at the Lido Key hotel.

  • Longboat Key
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Aidan Troy
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 22, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Ever since Jill Marsh found tadpoles swimming around in a puddle at the end of her driveway, her students have been observing them and watching as their tails vanish and they sprout legs.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
It's called Manatee County for a reason

Lands End resident Tom Mayers spotted a group of nine manatees swimming in the bay at the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
St. Jude Luncheon tickets on sale

The luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the parking area of Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
New Shabbat service time

Shabbat services at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, will be held at 8 p.m. Fridays.

  • Longboat Key
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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort longtime President and General Manager Katie Moulton and her father, longtime owner and CEO Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber, reminisce about the Colony's history.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Through the years

A look back at the early years of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's history from 1968 to 1995.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
Our View

About that 25.8% tax hike ...

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Kids 'R' Kids receives accreditation

Lakewood Ranch Kids 'R' Kids owners Gregg and Debra Kinney last week announced the preschool had recently earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

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