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Neighbors

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  • Dora Walters
  • March 8, 2010
Man on the street: Reading test

We visited the Longboat Library to ask browsers what they are reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 5, 2010
Sale rummages up bargain hunters

When the doors opened at 3 p.m. Friday, March 5 for the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's annual 'Royal Rummage Sale' preview, there were approximately 500 bargain hunters in line at the Stella Maris Activity Hall. Tickets for admittance were $5 each.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2010
Event takes steps to end world hunger

The 2010 Sarasota Area Crop Walk will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, starting at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2010
Tennis pros to battle in Meadows event

The Meadows Tennis Center is gearing up to host the 2010 "Battle of Club Professionals." Sixteen tennis pros from nine of the area's top clubs will participate in a doubles shootout and compete for $1,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2010
Couple celebrates golden anniversary

Nick and Jean Maxwell Catsakis celebrated their golden wedding anniversary recently surrounded by friends with a reception at Boca Royale Country Club and at a banquet at the Oaks Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2010
Marathon men and women gear up

Local runners are hitting the road to prepare for the fifth annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon, to be held Sunday, March 14.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2010
High school celebrates its silver anniversary

The Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School family will gather together in tradition and fellowship Saturday, March 13, for a gala "Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence," at the school's Selby Center.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2010
Students and their families celebrate at Purim carnival

The Temple Beth Sholom School held its annual Purim family carnival Feb. 28. Purim is a festive Jewish holiday that celebrates Queen Esther's heroic efforts in saving the Jews during ancient times.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2010
World War II B-25 bomber offers flights for locals

Come and fly with Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole and the crew of Panchito, the B-25J Mitchell twin-engine bomber made famous during the Doolittle Tokyo Raid April 18, 1942, when the first bombs were dropped on Japan during World War II.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 4, 2010
Blackburn Point Park begins to take shape

After two years, Sarasota County is moving closer to beginning construction on the additional 11 acres of land it intends to combine with Blackburn Point Parks's original five acres.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 3, 2010
Chocoholics unite to devour chocolate creations

Chocolate lovers are invited to attend the biggest bash of chocolate this Sunday at Michael's On East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Chabad enjoys African Purim

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch went on an African safari for its Purim Around the World fest Feb. 28.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
The Islander Club displays artistic talent

On Feb. 18, a wine-and-cheese reception was held at The Islander Club, which gave residents the chance to view artwork created by Islander Club artists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Longboat resident celebrates 90 years

Anna Hlywa, mother of Whitney Beach Deli & Wines owner Andrew Hlywa, celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday, Feb. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Chamber members offer early-voting transportation

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will help residents to cast their ballots early by arranging for transportation for those who want to vote early in person.

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