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Kristy Cail: "I'm a casual girl - I like dressing classy and not too trendy. I'm a new mom on the run, so my wardrobe has to be simple."
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  • September 22, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail
GOP candidates Jim Boyd, Doug Holder, Rep. Ray Pilon and Steven Fields attended the event.
  • By Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LBK Republican Club kicks off season
Melanie Brokaw, Goldsmith Chiropractic & Acupuncture, and Sharon Viner, CNL Bank
  • By Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LLSA Chamber checks in at Helmsley Sandcastle
Longboaters Suzan and Keith Bickel read The Longboat Observer at Othello's Castle in Famagusta, Cyprus. The trip was part of a longer one that took place this past summer and included Turkey, Greece, and the Greek islands.
  • By Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
It's Read Everywhere
Longboaters Dr. Sid Katz and Elaine Keating read their Longboat Observer while overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Channel Drive in Montecito, California.
  • By Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
It's Read Everywhere
Jack Peffley, owner of Taffy's Menswear, and Diana Corrigan, Executive Director of St. Armands Circle Association
  • By Maria Amodio
  • September 21, 2010
Circle Association heads downtown
Dorothy Krasner is greeted by Lorrie Britton.
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  • September 21, 2010
Windsors celebrates fifth anniversary
Alex Jodwalis gets a magic lesson from Karen Bell.
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  • September 18, 2010
Whole Foods throws 30th birthday bash
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  • By Loren Mayo
  • September 18, 2010
Bowling event strikes back against childhood cancer
Joe Smillie, 4, shared a piece of cake with his special friend.
  • By Michael Eng
  • September 17, 2010
Heritage Harbour throws teddy-bear bash
ODA's stingy defense allowed only six points Friday.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
ODA pounds Naples First Academy
The fishermen: Gordon Lyons, Mark Huber, John E. Anderson, George Rauch, with Ginny Porter
  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 17, 2010
Christ Church has bigger fish to fry
Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award winner Dan Bailey with Kathy Baylis and Charlie Bailey
  • By Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners
Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award winner Dan Bailey with Kathy Baylis and Charlie Bailey
  • By Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners
Guest speaker Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll and John Colon
  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 16, 2010
Carroll speaks to supporters at club dinner
Nancy Phillips and Beth Pheney of Michael Saunders checked out some purses and other items.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2010
Realtors hit runway for annual fashion show
Co-chair Jackie Rogers and sponsor Mary Ann Robinson
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • September 15, 2010
CANDance Kick-Off Party
Marie Avery and Karen Grant
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  • September 15, 2010
The Women's Council of Realtors Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon 'Dazzle, Glamour, Dine, & Glitter'
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  • By Lee Bettes
  • September 14, 2010
Stoneybrook residents enjoy monthly potluck
Ten-year-old Noah Frantz thoroughly enjoyed dinner.
  • By Angel Birch
  • September 14, 2010
Freedom families feast on fun
Billy Bartens enjoyed lunch with his grandparents, Patricia and Richard Crispi, left, and Carol Bartens, right.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2010
BRE shows love for grandparents
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • September 1, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Joni Bergs
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  • August 21, 2010
Annual Women's Equity Luncheon
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  • August 11, 2010
Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Teri Hansen
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Kristy Cail: "I'm a casual girl - I like dressing classy and not too trendy. I'm a new mom on the run, so my wardrobe has to be simple."
  • September 22, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail
2
GOP candidates Jim Boyd, Doug Holder, Rep. Ray Pilon and Steven Fields attended the event.
  • September 22, 2010
LBK Republican Club kicks off season
3
Melanie Brokaw, Goldsmith Chiropractic & Acupuncture, and Sharon Viner, CNL Bank
  • September 22, 2010
LLSA Chamber checks in at Helmsley Sandcastle
4
Longboaters Suzan and Keith Bickel read The Longboat Observer at Othello's Castle in Famagusta, Cyprus. The trip was part of a longer one that took place this past summer and included Turkey, Greece, and the Greek islands.
  • September 22, 2010
It's Read Everywhere
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Longboaters Dr. Sid Katz and Elaine Keating read their Longboat Observer while overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Channel Drive in Montecito, California.
  • September 22, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

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