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Herhold
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Kristen Herhold reports to Observer

Kristen Herhold joined the Longboat Observer Oct. 1 as its newest staff writer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Wild, Donna Dunio, Susan Phillips and Armando Linde. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
AIP director speaks to Kiwanis

Donna Dunio, executive director of the Aging in Paradise Resource Center (AIPRC) at Longboat Island Chapel, spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key at the group's Oct. 2 breakfast meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Giacomo "Jack" Guggino, lights up a Churchill style cigar at the location of his new cigar bar on Whitney Beach Plaza. He says even though it's a bit ironic, cigars are what paid his way through medical school. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 8, 2014
Town to pick a side on Linley

Commissioners opted to limit parking to one side of the Longbeach Village street at Monday's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: Bernard 'Ben' Brieske

Bernard 'Ben' Brieske, 83, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 26.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: Irwin 'Win' Katz

Irwin 'Win' Katz, 81, of Longboat Key and Greenport, N.Y., died Sept. 6.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: E. Muriel Thayer

E. Muriel Thayer, 100, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River students celebrate during the Pirates' 49-12 district victory over Sarasota Oct. 2. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
School pride

Close to 250 students pack the student section, also known as Section E, to cheer on the Braden River football team every Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
Sidelines

Bulldogs battle Wildcats in wet weather; Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder; Mustangs tee off in Qdoba tourney

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2014
Pentathlon works to step up its game with 2015 event

Local pentathlon leaders hope to capitalize on the experience of hosting this year's World Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
NATIONAL NEWS. Miles and Joyce Toler pause to take in the scenery at Yosemite National Park. The stop was one of ten national parks the couple visited on their trip.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 “It’s Read Everywhere” contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Rotary uncorks fun for charity event

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch has started ticket sales for its new Uncorked fundraising event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Teenager's reflexes capture rare sight

Thirteen-year-old Dylan Spofford has an eagle's eye and great reflexes.

  • East County
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