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  • November 24, 2014
Toys for Tots seeks holiday cheer

Toys for Tots needs help to make Christmas wishes come true for local children in need.

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Robert Bolcik submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing in Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • November 24, 2014
Puppy paradise

Com has found a home!

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Money man

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Finance Director Steve Zielinski is the community's money man, and he's got the cufflinks to prove it.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Observer on the hunt for displays

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

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Religious leaders, Rev. Glen Bell, Amani Makarita and Elizabeth Deibert each contributed to the interfaith service program.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Service

The spirit of gratitude brought together members from 18 local congregations for an interfaith service on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church.

  • Sarasota
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Event chair Meeru Fendt and Pine View Principal Stephen Covert.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Pinnacle

Pine View School hosted the Pinnacle fundraising event Saturday night at the Chelsea Center.

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Noah Schinault with Angie, Olivia and Joe Garland, from the Manatee Performing Arts Center, welcomed guests.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's Commodore's Ball

On Nov. 22, Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Commodore's Ball.

  • Longboat Key
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Cathy Landis and Phyllis McGuire
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar

On Nov. 22, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
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Ellie Barker runs her first 5K with the support of her friends Lilly and Bethany Lynch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

More than 600 runners participated in the 16th annual Harvest Hustle 5K today.

  • East County
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Veronika Sehachtner volunteered with YPG at Girls Inc.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG volunteers at Girls Inc.

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group pitched in to help wrap gifts for Project Santa's Helpers on Saturday at Girls Incorporated.

  • Sarasota
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The Riverview High School drum line takes the stage for the “Smackdown” portion of the concert.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Concert

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band kicked off the 2014-15 concert season with a performance Thursday night at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

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Former chairs Tim Field, Marnie Matarese, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull, Michele Knuese and David Miller
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Reception

On Nov. 20, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a Chairman's Reception at Amore by Andrea, which recognized its former chairs from 1993 to 2013.

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Keynote speaker Kathy Keh, feng shui master and owner of Bright Life boutique in Sarasota, spoke about feng shui techniques in the garden.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club meeting

On Nov. 18, the Longboat Key Garden Club held its monthly meeting at Windward Bay.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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