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    A time to celebrate |
  • May 20, 2015
Just Married: Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard

Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard were married Dec. 27, at The Founders Club.

  • Sarasota
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  • May 20, 2015
Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

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Stevie Lee Romero says he either wants to have a career in acting or in medicine. To him, both help make people feel better.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • May 20, 2015
Generous Act

Stevie Lee Romero got his shot on the big stage last year in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’ Now, he’s giving back.

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Leanne Ibsais has a hard time deciding which coach to slime. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • May 20, 2015
Jump for fundraiser

Robert E. Willis Elementary School takes a giant leap forward with its Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser.

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  • May 20, 2015
Tennis Center’s net benefits trump revenue

Commissioners are willing to overlook a mostly revenue-neutral tennis center operation because of its popularity with residents and visitors.

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  • May 20, 2015
Q+A with Sandi Henley

Sandi Henley has been the town’s budget analyst since 2008 and an employee in the Longboat Key’s Finance Department for 20 years next month.

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  • May 20, 2015
Conversation with Chris Culp

Chris Culp has been a youth services librarian at Braden River Public Library since 2010.

  • East County
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NFL player and social activist Tim Tebow stresses the importance of living a meaningful life, which he defines as one that focuses on helping others. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2015
Bayside gets Tebow time

NFL player Tim Tebow tackles the importance of living a life that matters.

  • East County
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Ashten Weniger, Nicole Unger, Camilyn Leavitt, Kelly Crawford and Karina Anderson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 19, 2015
Fashion Insider: Camilyn Beth’s new studio and new looks

Local designer Camilyn Leavitt has taken the fashion world by storm with her classic, feminine designs since launching Camilyn Beth in 2012.

  • Black Tie
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 19, 2015
Teens create recycled clothing for Manatee County fashion show

From Coke cans to paper plates, everything can become a garment at the Recycled Dreams Fashion Show.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 19, 2015
Spice & Tea Exchange falls in Amore

The Spice & Tea Exchange held its monthly chef series at Amore by Andrea on May 20.

  • Longboat Key
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  • May 19, 2015
WATCH: YO! Sushi

WATCH: YO! Sushi

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  • May 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.21.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.21.2015

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In addition to the 150 hotel rooms, the Kimpton proposal included a first-floor restaurant with frontage on Main Street and Washington Boulevard.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2015
County to revisit options for planned Kimpton Hotel site

After the developer of a proposed Kimpton Hotel failed to close on a sale agreement, the county plans to remarket land at the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 19, 2015
Calling all graduates!

The Longboat Observer is looking for graduates living on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands or Bird keys

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