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Elton Arellano
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas

Staff members, vacationers, renters and owners made sure there was no green left on the Casa Del Mar Christmas tree. It is chock full of silver, red, silver and red, purple and teal tinsel, round shiny ornaments, icicle ornaments and little red bows. The group got together outside of the office on Tuesday, Nov. 29 to decorate the Casa Del Mar family tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The break occurred at 8:30 a.m. this morning, interrupting services to about 90 residents. Service was restored by 11 a.m.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 30, 2011
Precautionary boil water advisory for Gateway Avenue and Superior Avenue area

Due to a water main break, a boil water advisory has been issued for the area of Gateway Avenue and Superior Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of Scott Pike's paintings. Pike likes painting westerns, despite not knowing much about horses.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Scott Pike

Read more about Scott Pike in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 30, 2011
Bobby Jones offers holiday golf school

The city of Sarasota's golf club is offering a holiday special in December.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Toys for Tots taking donations

Michael Saunders and Co. teamed up with Marines to ensure all needy Southwest Florida children receive presents this year through Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deborah and Jim Whitman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Kiwanis Club has familiar ring to it

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members have a little jingle in their step - they've started once again ringing the bell in various locations for The Salvation Army.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
TBI bag ladies show their stuff

The women of the Judaica Gift Shop at Temple Beth Israel have started calling themselves 'The Bag Ladies,' because they now carry designer handbags.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Pirates to host car show for hero

The Braden River High School Pirate family will host the Patrick Lay Memorial Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4, at the school, 6545 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
High winds blow out bonfire

Guests at Freedom Elementary School's annual bonfire Nov. 18 had a blast despite high winds eliminating the main attraction.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Bullock has proposed a one-time, $1,000 payment for all full-time town employees, with part-time staffers receiving a pro-rated amount.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Longboat Key town employees could see bonus

The Longboat Key Town Commission unanimously approved an amendment Nov. 17 granting employees a one-time payment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Both sides say this isn’t the end of the case.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Town plans to re-file Armstrong suit

Judge Charles Roberts dismissed the case against James Armstrong without prejudice, but the town will re-file the lawsuit to clarify its intent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Grandparent scam costs Key man $2,450

A resident sent money via Western Union to a man who claimed to be an attorney representing his grandson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Amendment takes on age-old issue

The commission agreed that predominantly senior-living facilities should be allowed in a future overlay district in its Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ray Rajewski
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
News Briefs

2011 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close; Town wants joint meeting with Manatee County; Mote cares for turtle from Portugal

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