Since there was such an overwhelming response I ended up finding the solution myself and decided to share.
What I tried was spraying some PB Blaster (penetration oil) on the stuck O2 sensor while the engine was hot. Step back quick if you do this otherwise you'll breathe in some vapor when it steams off the heat shield because its scalding hot. Tried using my 7/8th's stubby wrench and it wouldn't budge. Found out that Auto Zone will rent out specialty tools and the O2 sensor socket just so happens to be a specialty tool. So went up to my local Auto Zone and for about $25 bucks rented the socket I needed. They give you the money back when you return the socket. They are about $10 dollars to buy. You'll need a universal joint and at least 20 inches of socket extensions and that is with removing the strut bar. You'll need 25 inches of you leave it in place. But there is a good angle on the O2 sensor and just a little turn and it was loose. Don't loosen it when the engine has just been running. I had some decent gloves on and it started melting the finger pads even though the car had been off for a good half hour. Put the replacement O2 sensor in place and clear the code when you return the socket.
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