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Dionne Reinert, Carole Salmon and Esther Cook. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
St. Mary women deck the halls

This Saturday, the Key will be a shopper's paradise, with the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Longboat Island Chapel Chic & Unique Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 14, 2012
Nov. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Siesta Key stabbing, Bullock's first year, Lakewood Ranch's new irrigation water and more!

  • Siesta Key
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Vince Brennan wears an “Old Guys Rule” shirt.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Saint Boniface Thrift Shop Fashion Show

The Saint Boniface Thrift Shop Fashion show took place on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Boniface Community Center. Eight members modeled casual and evening clothing from the thrift shop. Jim Stewart and Melliss Kenworthy Swenson later entertained members a few skit acts.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Aaron Cushman, Vacys Garbonkus, and Joe Williams
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay Welcome Back Party

Rampart Properties sponsored this years Grand Bay Welcome Back Party on Monday, Nov. 12 at the Grand Bay clubhouse. Close to 100 people attended the party. People who had not seen each other for quite some time enjoyed wine, cocktails and appetizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 14, 2012
Woman stabs Siesta hotel manager

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman after she attacked a Siesta Key Bungalows employee with a light fixture and threatened bystanders.

  • Siesta Key
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Courtesy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Ranch youth stars in new musical

The East County's Channing Weir, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, will portray a key role this weekend in "Jonesing," a musical written and directed by Bradenton resident Dylan H. Jones

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Food pick-up scheduled for food program

The Mayors' Feed the Hungry program will be collecting non-perishable food donations Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, to feed hungry families this Thanksgiving.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
LECOM scholarship gala raises $215,000 for students

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's Student Scholarship Fund Dinner and Auction Gala Oct. 27 raised more than $215,000, with all proceeds benefiting the school's medical, dental and pharmacy students.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Residents welcome new friends, celebrate

How do you meet your neighbors?

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Nov. 14: A day history was born

The stars aligned Nov. 14. Town Manager David Bullock was born Nov. 14, 1950.

  • Longboat Key
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Karen Minvielle carries a barnacle-encrusted chair to shore. Photo couretsy of Lou Newman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Plymouth Harbor takes in the trash

They say one man's trash is another man's treasure.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
HOW LONGBOAT VOTED

The following is a breakdown of how Longboaters voted in the Nov. 6 general election, complete with absentee and early voting numbers.

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Tree Beesong, Ed Miracle and Daniel Miracle. Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Miracle statue en route to Dubai

It's a miracle - i.e., a sculpture by Longboat Key artist Ed Miracle.

  • Longboat Key
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Town Manager Dave Bullock gave himself a “C” Monday when asked to provide his overall performance of his first year on the job.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2012
Bullock assesses his first year

Town Manager Dave Bullock said part of his second year as town manager will focus on his employees and how departments operate to assist the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A caving roof in the post office building at Whitney Beach Plaza concerns town officials.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2012
Town strengthens maintenance codes

Town officials work to strengthen codes to upgrade deteriorating structures such as Whitney Beach Plaza and some abandoned residential properties.

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