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OctoberCoverTemplate2 9/22/11 10:05 AM Page 1 Latitude 38 VOLUME 412 October 2011 WE GO WHERE THE WIND BLOWS OCTOBER 2011 VOLUME 412 Come and visit Grand Marina for the first time. Again. Stop by and check out our new look. Grassy parks and benches, BBQs and shady palms. We’re working hard to create the most beautiful marina experience on the Bay. And there’s more to come! Grand Marina. 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