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  • August 25, 2010
Main music to benefit Wobbly Feet

Lakewood Ranch's next Music on Main concert will benefit Wobbly Feet Foundation Inc.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2010
Braden River needs your vote

Braden River Middle School needs the community's help implementing a step dance program.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 25, 2010
Rabbi Eisenstat makes a return trip to Israel

Michael Eisenstat, rabbi emeritus at Temple Beth Israel, spent three weeks volunteering in late June/early July on an Israeli military base outside of Tel Aviv, followed by two weeks at the Shalom Hartman Institute, in Jerusalem.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2010
Birth Announcements 08.26.10

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

  • East County
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  • Molly Schechter
  • August 25, 2010
Aerobic grandma: How to successfully recondition yourself

Starting up an exercise program can be easier than you think. Use these tips from a local trainer to jump start your routine.

  • Longboat Key
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  • August 25, 2010
Sunset Swirls

Ronald Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken on the north end of the Key. 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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  • By Donna Swan
  • August 25, 2010
Deal Us In: What to lead

Opening leads often determine the outcome of a bridge hand. North has a good hand. He forced the game and then made a slow raise, showing extra values. His response to Roman Key Card Blackwood showed zero or three key cards. You have a few seconds to decide on your lead.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Simply Spoiled Boutique

Simply Spoiled moved to its new location on Main Street July 1.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 22, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch volunteers search for scallops

More than 150 volunteers gathered for the Third Annual Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 20, 2010
RECIPE & A RESERVATION: The Sun House Restaurant

Sun House Restaurant owners Barbara and Angela Rodocker share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Exit Art

When Debbie Stanick moved to Sarasota from Pittsburgh, Pa., she wanted to start a store that was unique. Thus, Exit Art was born and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 19, 2010
Rivolta launches Mojito boat line

Rivolta Yachts of Sarasota introduced its Mojito boat line at a cocktail celebration Friday, Aug. 13, at Marina Jack.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 19, 2010
City salutes its veterans at ceremony

Sarasota Military Academy students could be heard playing the bagpipes and trumpets as the Alpha Company of the Vietnam Brotherhood Honor Guard got into formation and families gathered around the Unconditional Surrender statue Saturday, Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 19, 2010
Four cancer survivors receive college scholarships

One by one, they shared their happy, uplifting stories - stories of survival.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 18, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Church of the Redeemer

The Church of the Redeemer Vacation Bible School offers attendees more than a religious education. Not only does the church offer educational lessons that teach obedience, joy, listening and baptism, but, following the lessons, children also engage in activities such as outreach projects for Haiti, puppet shows, tie-dye making, water play and even creating nativity scenes out of clay.

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