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Observer Staff
March 20, 2012

Brenner retains commission seat

Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner won the District 3 commission race against challenger Ray Rajewski. Less than 100 votes separated the two candidates.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 20, 2012

Obituary: Edward S. Hoyt

Edward S. Hoyt, of Sarasota and Jacksonville, died March 4. He was 94.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 20, 2012

Obituary: Iris Kathleen Hill

Iris Kathleen Hill, of Hamilton, Ontario, and Longboat Key, died March 16.

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Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
March 20, 2012

Obituary: Eunice Marie Edwards

Eunice Marie Edwards, of St. James Plantation, N.C., and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 10. She was 91.

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Observer Staff
March 20, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway Cartoon.

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Opinion

Eddie Kirsch
March 20, 2012

March 20: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 20, 2012

Who let the pugs out? The Sarasota Humane Society for its 15th annual pug parade on March 17. Dogs garbed in their best green, leprechauns disguised as pugs and vice-versa, and even a pug cowboy strutted the circle for a costume contest and fundraiser.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Pat's Party at the Tavern

St. Patrick's Day was celebrated with Celtic tunes and traditional food at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside on March 17. Members dressed for the occasion in their best green and celebrated the holiday.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Lynches Pub and Grub St. Pat's Party

There was green beer, gig dancing and bagpipe playing at Lynches Pub and Grub for Saint Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 17. Starting shortly after they opened for business, the pub was packed with the Irish and those pretending to be. Traditional corned beef and Sheppard's pie was served while dancers from Sarasota Irish Dance Academy performed.

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Mallory Gnaegy
March 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club St. Pat's Party

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts to the Leprechauns, Lads and Lassies of Bird Key Bird Key Yacht Club members were welcomed into the club with traditional Celtic tunes played on a bagpipe on St. Patrick's Day. After a few drinks, the dancers of Sarasota Irish Dance Academy put on a performance.