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Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Jeff Weaver, a resident of Mill Creek, is eager for the church to get more involved in the community.
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2010
Church growth continues out east

Four East County churches are taking big steps to widen their ministries in the community.

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  • September 15, 2010
Weather: Blues Clues

Frederico Bustos submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach. 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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Glenn Oster, Curly and Phyllis Jameson and Ruth Oster enjoyed the evening.
  • By Lee Bettes
  • September 14, 2010
Stoneybrook residents enjoy monthly potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour gathered Sept. 10 for a "No Frills Italian Potluck." Attendees feasted on an assortment of Italian-themed food, while enjoying Italian music and photos from the recent vacation of residents Ken and Nancy Lively to La Bella, Italy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 14, 2010
OBITUARY: George Raymond Devine

George Raymond Devine was a practicing dentist and oral surgeon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Height owned and operated a UPS store.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Mark Kevin Height

Mark Kevin Height, 55, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 11, 2010
Literacy fete makes reading a second nature (WITH VIDEO)

Kids and adults celebrated National Adult and Family Literacy month with recreational and educational activities at Oscar Scherer State Park, in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 11, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Chart House

Chart House Restaurant shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 10, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Salon at St. Armands

After working as a hair stylist for 10 years on St. Armands Circle, Loan Hertzog has opened up her own shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 9, 2010
Summer splash kicks off school year

Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool and Goldie Feldman Academy, both Temple Beth Sholom schools, celebrated the new school year at their sixth annual Back to School Splash Sunday, Aug. 29, at the YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 9, 2010
Volunteers needed for Coastal Cleanup

Sarasota County needs volunteers to help beautify the coast and other areas at the 2010 International Coastal Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 25, at various sites from Sarasota Bayfront Park to North Port.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 9, 2010
Biggest Loser Sarasota announces winners

The eight qualifying contestants for season two of Biggest Loser Sarasota celebrated their season finale with a party at Gecko's Bar and Grill on Clark Road. Founder and organizer Patti Stanley recognized the top four people as "The Biggest Losers."

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 9, 2010
Relax, book a massage and help find a cure for cancer

On Sept. 14, an estimated 620 Massage Envy centers in 42 states will participate in "Massage for the Cure," an annual one-day nationwide fundraiser that has raised more than $1.4 million since its inception five years ago.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 9, 2010
Star students get taste of Columbia University

After submitting two letters of recommendation, transcripts and a 500-word essay, Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge were accepted into a three-week rigorous writing program at Columbia University in New York City.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 8, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Booker Elementary

The Sarasota Observer sat in on Sue Ambrioso's second-grade art class at Booker Elementary School Wednesday, Sept. 9. Following a brief video that showcased various art styles and mediums, we chatted with the students who were making collages from magazine cutouts and asked them to talk about their version of art.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Longboat Key Garden Club takes in new sights

Longboat Key Garden Club takes in new sights

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