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  • By John Ewing
  • January 27, 2012
This Weekend with Kirsten!

This Weekend with Kirsten!

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One of the many bags up for auction at the Bags and Bling Luncheon.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 27, 2012
Bags and Bling

Anual luncheon, fashion show and silent auction of handbags, jewelry and accessories.

  • Black Tie
  • By Candice McElyea
  • January 27, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Ranked a Top 10-Selling Community in the United States

Lakewood Ranch Ranked a Top 10-Selling Community in the United States

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 27, 2012
Booker Middle School teacher honored as Teacher of the Year

Booker Middle School teacher and orchestra director, Victor Fernandez, was honored as Sarasota County's Teacher of the Year on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Hyatt Regency. Fernandez was chosen from three finalists and will represent the school district at the Florida Department of Education Macy's Teacher of the year gala.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 27, 2012
JAN. 27: 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
  • January 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys Fashion Show, Part Two

The Garden Club of Longboat Key is pro at making green things grow, and their fundraising event in conjunction with Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and design on Jan. 26 was no different. They surely grew more 'green' at this year's Taste of the Keys than last year according to event coordinator Susan Landau.

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The audience
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys Fashion Show

The Garden Club of Longboat Key is pro at making green things grow, and their fundraising event in conjunction with Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and design on Jan. 26 was no different. They surely grew more 'green' at this year's Taste of the Keys than last year according to event coordinator Susan Landau.

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To receive an application for appointment, please contact the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk located in City Hall, 1565 First Street, or by calling 954-4160 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 27, 2012
Commission seeks committee members

Two seats for the Employee Retirement Account Committee are open for those with banking and investment management experience.

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According to FPL spokesman Neil Nissan, crews responded to the scene and restored power to affected residences by 9 a.m.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2012
Power outages impact north Key residents

Residents on the north end of Longboat Key were among the 900 FPL customers who lost power early this morning.

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The public is invited to see the roping and penning portion of the competition from 2-5 p.m. Jan. 28, at the rodeo arena at the Sarasota Polo Club. Admission is free.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2012
Polo pros, cowboys saddle up for SMR Cup

Polo players will take on Schroeder-Manatee Ranch cowboys this weekend in a three-day competition.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2012
Hazardous waste disposal available to island residents

The town of Longboat Key, in conjunction with the cities of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach will hold a hazardous waste collection for residents.

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  • By John Ewing
  • January 26, 2012
One-Stop Flower Shop Opens on Main Street

One-Stop Flower Shop Opens on Main Street

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • January 26, 2012
The Burns Court Café: A New, Perfectly Suited Spot

The Burns Court Café: A New, Perfectly Suited Spot

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Board member John Holtzermann helps out with construction efforts. (Courtesy: Longboat Island Chapel)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 26, 2012
Aging in Paradise construction moves forward

The church began construction of a new elevator last week.

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Legoman was released Jan. 26 by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office into the custody of Burns Square property owner and artist Denise Kowal, founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free at last

Legoman was released Jan. 26 by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office into the custody of Burns Square property owner and artist Denise Kowal, founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival.

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