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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Diversions eEdition 02.14.13

Enjoy an electronic version of the Feb. 14 Diversions paper.

  • Arts + Culture
Garrett Trumble Nock
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Cupid delivers sweet siblings

Cupid had a special delivery for Longboaters Gene and Jessica Nock five years ago ...

  • Longboat Key
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Ruth and David Beliles. Courtesy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Sweet (60th) anniversary

David and Ruth Beliles celebrate their 60th anniversary on Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
'SMART' vote to aid riding therapy program

The East County's Sarasota-Manatee Association for Riding Therapy needs the community's support to win a $25,000 gift card in the The Home Depot Foundation's Aprons in Action Facebook contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Elks donate to 'Let's Bee Safe'

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elk Lodge No. 2855 recently presented a check for $1,500 to the Manatee County School District's "Let's Bee Safe" program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Art takes center stage at Primrose

Students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch proudly displayed their own unique masterpieces in an art show Jan. 30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Cougars raise funds during walk-a-thon

Students at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School recently raised $2,250 during the school's annual 5-mile walk-a-thon, benefiting All Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Card-making venture brings cheer to soldiers

Deployed Jewish soldiers will enjoy a brighter Passover holiday, thanks to the creativity and care of East County students attending the Temple Emanu-El Religious School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marty Samowitz, 98, holds a photo of himself at age 27, shortly after he joined the Air Force.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Iwo Jima: A survivor's story

At 98, Marty Samowitz is the oldest-known Iwo Jima survivor. Feb. 19 will mark 68 years since the start of the pivotal World War II battle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 13, 2013
Debate centers on past vs. future

While six candidates vie for three Longboat Key Town Commission seats, debate and frustration about past commission decisions loom.

  • Longboat Key
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Mayor Jim Brown
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 13, 2013
Candidates unveil their platforms

Listed below is a sampling of what the six candidates running for the Longboat Key Town Commission had to say at a debate co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee Monday, Feb. 11, at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
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Molly Lefevre and Lance Plowman give Bacon bread bits as a treat a week after he narrowly escaped a fire.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Bringing Home Bacon

Bacon, a miniature potbelly pig, broke through a window last week to escape a house fire. He survived with a few scratches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 13, 2013
IPOC, Ocean Properties reach agreement

Ocean Properties Ltd. has a plan for the Longboat Key Club and Resort that calls for 350 tourism and residential units on the club's southern parcel.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Subcommittee ready to present to P&Z Board

The Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee discussed parking and trailer restrictions at its final meeting Tuesday.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
News Briefs

Key hosts medical health day Friday; Town seeks police pension board applicants

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