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Matthew Anderson delivers a joke to the meeting.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Meeting

The Siesta Key Kiwani Club held its weekly luncheon at Cafe Baci Wednesday, Feb. 8. Pineview Key Club president Sarah Brickman and secretary Sammy Glover joined club members for the meeting. Attendees enjoyed lunch before hearing a presentation from Barbara Richards and James Holmes from Project 180, which seeks to reintegrate former criminal offenders into community life.

  • Siesta Key
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David Bullock is Longboat Key town manager.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Bullock talks Key issues to PIC

The new town manager discussed ongoing Longboat Key issues at a Public Interest Committee forum.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jordan Boyer

Jordan Boyer is a Haile Middle School student who just released her first song, "Goodbye Love." Read more about Boyer in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Dave Kostura

Lakewood Ranch resident Dave Kostura is a photography enthusiast and the focus of this week's neighbor's feature. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2012
SCORES: Lady Pirates top rival in season opener

The Braden River High softball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 1-0 Feb. 7 in the season opener for both teams.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Car show to rumble onto Ranch Main St.

It's a car lover's dream Valentine's Day gift.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Honor Animal Rescue seeks help

Calling all critter-lovers: Here is your chance to help.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tom and Bev Porter with D’Arcy Arpke. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Forks, corks and friends

Euphemia Haye hosted its first lesson luncheon in conjunction with Forks and Corks Festival Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
SOS attempts to capture bird

Many people have called in to Save Our Seabirds concerned about an injured blue heron on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Griffin's novel now on Kindle

Award-wining author H. Terrell Griffin's novel, "Wyatt's Revenge," is available as a free download on Kindle at Amazon.com until Feb. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Mr. St. Armands

Richard Crawford, financial adviser for Edward Jones, takes a walk every day about 2 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Bringing down the house

More than 200 people were in attendance for the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's performance Jan. 25, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Girls' week out

Dr. Susan Ellis has three friends visiting for a whole week of girl activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
By the end of 2012, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts plans to demolish its ceramics wing and remove its outdoor kiln.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Arts Center seeks to amend site plan

A community meeting will take place next week in preparation for Ringling's plan to apply for an amendment to its existing site plan approved in 2003.

  • Longboat Key
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Publix won’t have to park its plans for a new Longboat Key store.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Publix plan gets go-ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers store. The store is slated to open in December.

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