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Your Observer | Celebrations

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  • May 1, 2020
Evan and Alexander Rees

Twins Evan and Alexander Rees were surprised by Cardinal Mooney High School with signs brought to their home celebrating their graduation.

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  • March 5, 2020
Schmitt - Moore ENGAGEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt of Lakewood Ranch and Ms. Moore of Bradenton would like to announce the engagement of Derek Schmitt & Stephanie Moore.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • February 13, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day

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    A time to celebrate |
  • November 20, 2019
Rockey - Stevenson ENGAGEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. David Stevenson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica, to William Rockey, son of Dr. and Mrs. Pat Rockey of Palm Coast, FL.

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  • November 11, 2019
Michael's On East delivers 425 lobsters to New College Foundation clambake

Lobster armies and therapy horses headline a busy week.

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  • May 23, 2019
John Vorel’s 90th Birthday

Longboat Key resident John Vorel celebrated his 90th birthday on May 19th!

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Photo by Mavella - Jake Bibler
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  • April 19, 2019
Just Married: Brad and Elizabeth

The couple went on several "non-dates" before their friendship blossomed into romance.

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  • April 3, 2019
Just Married: Kellen & Julia

This couple's love story took them from the gym to the circus tent.

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  • January 23, 2019
Just Married: Will Chase and Anna Hahn

A love story so real it could be a made into a movie.

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Cat Pennenga Photography
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  • December 26, 2018
Just Married: Kym and Gerett

A fairy tale love story took this couple from the Country Club to the aisle.

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Kaptured by Kacy
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  • November 8, 2018
Just Married: Liz Alpert & Jim Barber

Talking politics on the first date may not always be the right thing to do, but for Liz and Jim, it led to happily ever after.

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So Staged, along with wedding planner Choreographed Events, set up black and white furniture to make the colored florals pop. Courtesy of Dylan Jon Wade Cox Photography
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 15, 2018
Wedding trends stray away from tradition

Forget the classics. Today’s couples focus on creating a lively experience for guests.

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  • June 27, 2018
Just Married: The Cappiellos

This couple's journey took them from Ed's Tavern to the Powel Crosley Estate.

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Photo by Jessica Barfield
    A time to celebrate |
  • February 22, 2018
Just Married: Brian and Matthew Craft

On Jan. 11, the couple started their love story at the Powel Crosley Estate.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • January 17, 2018
Just Married: Shawn Sanders and Rachel Palladino

The couple had their perfect day on Nov. 10 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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