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The Out-of-Door Academy senior Juliet Onufrak brings the ball up the field in the second half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy vs. Sarasota Military Academy

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls soccer teams both notched victories over Sarasota Military Academy Jan. 8 on Senior Night. The Lady Thunder opened the night with a 4-1 victory over the Lady Eagles. Carly Hunter, Alli Gentile, Alyssa Mason and Juliet Onufrak each scored a goal for ODA. Hunter, Onufrak and Katie Lang were each credited with an assist. Lauren Gable scored the lone goal for SMA. Lady Eagles goalkeeper Ellie Waskom had 15 saves. The ODA boys soccer team followed up with a 2-1 victory of its own. Senior Hunter Clarke scored both goals for the Thunder. Goalkeeper Bryan Kirshe had seven saves. Logan Moriarty scored the lone goal for SMA. Eagles goalkeeper Garrett Ashley had six saves.

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  • January 9, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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Violinist Anton Cutajar, who performs at weddings and parties and gives private lessons, treated shoppers at St. Armands Circle to his rendition of "What a Wonderful World" Tuesday, Jan. 8.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 9, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bright Blessed Days ...

Violinist Anton Cutajar, who performs at weddings and parties and gives private lessons, treated shoppers at St. Armands Circle to his rendition of "What a Wonderful World" Tuesday, Jan. 8.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
Must be a lady ... from Longboat Key

Snowbird Bev Prechtel didn't expect to see a "Lady from Longboat Key" while vacationing at a timeshare resort just outside of Mesa, Ariz.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
Callihan: Movin' on up

Kudos are in order for Longboat Key resident Margaret Callihan, who was recently promoted to chairwoman, president and CEO of the South Florida Division of SunTrust Bank, based in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
Sanders, sea lions form fast friendship

Virginia Sanders, right, and her daughter, Beth Brewer, made three new friends during a recent trip to Mote Marine Aquarium: sea lions Stella, Kitty and Rose.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
Kiwanis Club seeks 'Citizen of the Year' nominees

Know a good man (or woman) whose contributions have benefited Longboat Key?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
CAC to host School Fair

Parents: Want to check out the area's private schools?

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
Ranch Rotary donates books

After being awarded a $1,000 Rotary District (6960) Grant, the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch donated hundreds of books to children at Orange Ridge Bullock Elementary School last month.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
University Park club provides holiday cheer

The University Park Women's Club helped create a happier holiday for girls in Manatee County.

  • East County
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New stores are opening in the Shoppes of Bay Isles.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 9, 2013
Property near Publix takes shape

The town of Longboat Key is keeping an eye on four acres of property that could be used as a future town center.

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Town Engineer Anne Ross was promoted to assistant town manager. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 9, 2013
Bullock hires assistant town manager

The manager position was created to find a town manager successor and look for future managers.

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Town Commission candidates Larry Grossman, Mayor Jim Brown, Irwin Pastor, Gene Jaleski and Commissioner Phill Younger
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 9, 2013
Library checks out commission candidates

Candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission turned a new page Monday when they met with Longboat Library members for the first candidate forum of this year's election.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 9, 2013
Colony Association monitoring litigation

The association has submitted a $50,000 cash bond to the town of Longboat Key as it works through settlement negotiations for three acres of property.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 9, 2013
Town wants to revive the Hilton's application

A consultant has been hired to see if it's possible to distribute additional tourism units to the Longboat Key Hilton.

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