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  • November 18, 2014
Kiwanis spirit to ring through town

Christmas bells aren't quite ringing yet, but bells will soon be ringing at a Publix near you.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Batmobile swoops in to fundraiser

Longboat Key resident Eugene Knock's Batmobile was a big hit at a recent Palma Sola Elementary School fundraiser.

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  • November 18, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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President and CEO of Praxeis, Jim Cater with Jackie Pillsbury.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mary Fran Carroll Portrait Unveiling

Guests raised a glass for a portrait unveiling of the late Mary Fran Carroll on Tuesday evening at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch.

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Robert Gause is the new Manatee County School Board Chairman and Dave Miner will serve as vice chairman.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 18, 2014
Manatee County School Board welcomes new leaders

At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Manatee County School Board approved Robert Gause and Dave Miner for its chairman and vice chairman positions.

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The Bijou Café is located at 1287 First St. and has been at the same location since opening in 1986. The restaurant features continental American cuisine with flavors from many parts of the world.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Bijou Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen with The Bijou Cafe owner Jean-Pierre 'J.P.' Knaggs and chef Bob Camille for shrimp piri piri. Watch a video and get the full recipe in this week's In the Kitchen.

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  • November 18, 2014
Obituary: Albert Wohlers

Albert Wohlers, 97, of Longboat Key and formerly of Park Ridge, Ill., died Nov. 11.

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  • November 18, 2014
Obituary: Earl Ruggiero

Earl Ruggiero, 89, of Longboat Key and Leominster, Mass., died Oct. 31.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 18, 2014
Key community to gather for Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

People of all faiths are invited to attend the 34th annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, which will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 25.

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  • November 18, 2014
Obituary: Nancy Erickson

Nancy Erickson, 81, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 14

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  • November 18, 2014
Stuff the bus

A bus isn't just for transporting people anymore.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Freedom ringers

As Freedom Elementary celebrated Veterans Day with its annual 'Let Freedom Ring' courtyard ceremony Nov. 12, there was a special treat in the crowd: original Parent-Teacher Organization member Sharri Cagle and two of her three children, Lindsey and Logan.

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  • November 18, 2014
Help for homes

Habitat for Humanity is known for building homes for families.

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  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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OH DEER. East County staff writer Amanda Sebastiano took her Observer along to Boulder, Colo., and found a few elk along the way who were also interested in catching up on East County news.
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  • November 18, 2014
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