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Neighbors

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

L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Longboat Key
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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
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 4, 2009
Veterans' Memories

On Sunday, Nov. 8, the Longboat Island Chapel will conduct a special service to recognize veterans of all branches of the armed services, in honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2009
Harry's helps support pour in for B&G Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County was the latest beneficiary of Harry's Continental Kitchens' wine-tasting fundraisers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 4, 2009
Mote welcomes new aquatic additions

A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29 marked the official presentation of two large seahorse sculptures at the entrance to the Seahorse Conservation Laboratory at Mote Marine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 4, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch
  • November 4, 2009
The stock market remains overvalued

Those of us who love bear-market rallies should be careful about looking through rose-colored glasses at this rally. It is far more likely to be a bull rally in a bear market, than it is the beginning of a new bull market.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2009
It's Read Everywhere

Loyal readers submit photos from their travels around the world with The Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2009
Weather

Get your latest weather reports: Find out what's happening with red tide, the tides, moon phases, rainfall, temperature and sunrise/sunset.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2009
Panther Ridge survives Halloween

Each year, residents Gary and Debbie Mariotti transform their front yard into a creepy scene to celebrate the holiday.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2009
BRE launches candy drive

Braden River Elementary students, parents and staff are using their trick-or-treating loot to show love for troops stationed overseas.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2009
Fright Night on St. Armands

Fright Night gives kids and adults a Halloween rush with candy and decorations galore.

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