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Neighbors

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Longboat Library switches to winter hours

The library is open six days a week.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Homeowners meet to discuss Christ Church plans

The plans call for a 15,000-square-foot church at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Sign that it's time to take inventory

Several concerned Laurel Park residents have called the city of Sarasota complaining about the "No Parking" signs that line the streets of their neighborhood.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Mullet sighting

All misguided mullet-wearers who were seen sporting business in the front and a party in the back were invited to take part in a "free mullet removal" Nov. 1 during Morton's 10th annual FireHouse Chili Cook-off Sunday.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
So long to sweat stains

Downtown techno music club-seekers must bid adieu to glitter and glow sticks, because club/restaurant hotspot Esca closed its doors last month.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Row, row, row that boat

The Sarasota Scullers Youth Rowing Program participated in the Head of the Schuylkill, Oct. 24, in Philadelphia.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2009
Spooky dance party thrills seniors

The Pine View class of 2010 hosted "Oktoberfest," a Halloween spooktacular dance for high-school students Friday, Oct. 23, in the student union.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 5, 2009
Students bring kindness into the classroom

Southside Elementary classrooms are in the midst of a school-wide campaign called "Kindness Conquers." Kindness is the theme for this year's jog-a-thon, which will be held Nov. 13.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2009
Gulf view returns

A landscaping crew began cutting the sea grapes in front of the Twin Shores and Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile-home parks Monday, Nov. 2. Residents and motorists anticipate the end of October each year, because they get their view of the Gulf of Mexico back. The sea grapes grow tall each summer during sea-turtle nesting season, which runs from May 31 through the end of October.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2009
Cute kids display delight over Halloween costumes

Max Pettingell, 3, and his brother, Jake, 5, debuted their Halloween costume picks. Max chose a fireman outfit, while Jack went for a spaceman suit. The brothers are the sons of Bird Key residents Roger and Alisa Pettingell.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 4, 2009
L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2009
All call: Welcome Back breakfast

Every year, it's a tradition that The Longboat Observer rolls out its annual 'Welcome Back' issue with coffee and breakfast treats for our readers. Visit the Observer office, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, between 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 to be among the first to receive your hot-off-press Welcome Back issue, along with a complimentary breakfast. Bring your friends and family for an opportunity to chat with Observer staffers and each other.

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  • Dora Walters
  • November 4, 2009
Happy Birthday, Edith!

Although it's no secret that Edith Barr Dunn loves a good party, when it comes to her birthday she likes to slip out of town.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2009
Photo of the day: Squeaky cheese

The Sarasota Observer reporters pull over for fresh cheese curds at Greenleaf Cheese.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2009
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