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Neighbors

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 19, 2009
New owners cross over to make the cut

Lena Lemon and Ken Schwartz are the owners of the new Crossover Cutters hairstyling shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2009
Pioneer Day offers unique historic event

The Sarasota Senior Theater Group was one of many artists, authors and craftsmen that demonstrated its creative work at Pioneer Day Saturday, Nov. 14, at Pioneer Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2009
Styles' legacy, tradition carry on

On Veterans Day, a memorial to the late Capt. Ralph Styles was held at the Siesta Key gazebo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2009
Golden Gate Point completes streetscape plan

Golden Gate Point residents and Sarasota officials celebrated the new streetscape at the neighborhood's "Welcome Home" block party Saturday, Nov. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 18, 2009
Photo of the day: Skink-a-licious

Everyone at G. WIZ calls him "the big burrito." This blue-tongued skink just arrived at the science museum today from a Bradenton pet store and already has taken to cuddling with staff members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 18, 2009
Siesta Beach to host Great American Smokeout

County health groups and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a stop-smoking event at the beach pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2009
Volunteers needed to decorate St. Armands tree

Adult volunteers should bring their work gloves from 9 a.m. to noon., Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 18, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2009
Building permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 6 through Nov. 12, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 18, 2009
Ageless beauty celebrates birthday

Linda Weber celebrated her 66th birthday Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 18, 2009
Jazz jams provide beautiful music

Longboat Key resident Al Hixon has been spotted performing with various jazz groups recently.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 18, 2009
Celebration of friendship and a new marriage

Roddy Samuels entertained nearly 70 nearest-and-dearest for brunch Sunday, Nov. 8, at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2009
The Observer hosts annual welcome back breakfast

The Longboat Observer hosted its annual welcome back breakfast Nov. 11 with coffee and treats from Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 18, 2009
Ring the bell for Christmas cheer

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is looking for volunteers to take part in the annual bell ringing program for the Salvation Army.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 18, 2009
The Kees move on after 20 years on the Key

The Kees move on after 20 years on the Key

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