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  • November 25, 2014
The gift of music

Riverview High School received a donation of $5,000 during a break in the Kiltie Band Fall concert on Nov. 20.

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Volunteers Jason, Karen and Amanda McGuire
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Coming together for the community

All Faiths Food Bank called on volunteers to help distribute 7,000 Thanksgiving dinners Saturday.

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    By
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  • November 25, 2014
Observer on the hunt for displays

We're making our list of the best holiday lights displays in Sarasota and checking it twice.

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Although almost all the houses on Vamo had the same floorplan at one time, most have received additions and updates; many have maintained the old, Spanish-style architecture. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
VIDEO: Hidden history

Founded in 1925, Vamo Drive has brought its residents together into a close-knit community.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Developers reassure with vision for new hotel

A 10-story, 150-room Kimpton Hotel project is still on track for completion on U.S. 301.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

On Nov. 25, the 34th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service was held at St. Armands Lutheran Church.

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Child Protection Center Executive Director Doug Staley helps unload boxes of food donated by the Gulf Gate Rotary Club.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 24, 2014
Gulf Gate Rotary donates turkeys to Child Protection Center

The Rotary Club of Gulf Gate donated 75 turkey baskets to the Child Protection Center Tuesday afternoon.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: Alan Turow

Alan Turow, 79, of Sarasota, died Nov. 13.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: John Joseph Stevenson

John Joseph Stevenson, 78, died Nov. 18.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: John Helm Lockwood

John Helm Lockwood, 99, of Longboat Key and formerly of Short Hills, N.J., died Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: Ronald Curry

Ronald Curry, 81, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 14.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Mae Capron

Barbara Mae Capron, 76, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 26.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
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Robin Zoller submitted this photo of storm clouds rolling in over the Seafood Shack near Cortez.
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  • November 24, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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Longboat Massage owner Liz Yerkes and Ellen Cross
  • By Robin Hartill and Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2014
Business Briefs

Ellen Cross joins Longboat Massage; Sarasota Yacht Club announces board of directors; Realtors accept Team Renick challenge

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