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Katie Hendrick
January 30, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys (Part 2)

The Longboat Key Garden Club's "Taste of the Keys" included a fashion show featuring Island Pursuits designs and tasting stations from local restaurants. Proceeds from the event went toward scholarships and grants for aspiring horticulture students.

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Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
January 30, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys (Part 1)

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
January 30, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Shannon Gault demonstrates Ikebana style

Shannon Gault, who recently returned to Florida after a 14-year stint in Kobe, Japan, shared the art of Ikebana flower arranging with the Longboat Key Garden Club Tuesday, Jan. 29.

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Neighbors

Jen Blanco
January 30, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch at Plant City

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Plant City 1-0 in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Jan. 29. Forward Angelica Rego scored the lone goal of the match off a cross from defender Tatum Young in the 36th minute.

East County
Sports

Eddie Kirsch
January 30, 2013

Jan. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Email urges commission shake-up; SCAT creates 16 full-time positions; SMR, Tampa Lightning announce partnership; A foodie does Gulf Gate

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News

Robin Hartill
January 30, 2013

VIDEO: Dora Walters' retirement celebration

More than 100 people packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts to celebrate Senior Editor Dora Walters' retirement.

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News

Kurt Schultheis
January 30, 2013

Direct deposit available at Town Hall

Water users sick of sending in checks to pay for their bills have a new option.

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News

Katie Hendrick
January 30, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Dora Walters Retirement Party (Part 2)

Dora Walters, former Longboat Observer senior editor, officially retired Tuesday, Jan. 29. More than 150 friends and former sources turned out to the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design, for a party to congratulate Walters on her 26-year tenure with the Observer.

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Neighbors

Josh Siegel
January 30, 2013

Manatee County Schools seeking input on 2013-14 proposed school calendar

A proposed school calendar for the 2013-2014 school year in Manatee County Schools would include a start date of Aug. 19, 2013, and an end date of June 9, 2014.

East County
News

Yaryna Klimchak
January 30, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce holds Annual Awards Luncheon

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Meeting and Business Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Libby's Cafe and Bar to recap the year and award businesses for their good work. About Eighty five people attended the event where seven awards were given to local Siesta Key businesses for their commitment to the community and for a job well done.