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  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
Observer Group wins five SNA prizes

The Observer Group made some headlines of its own last week, winning five awards in the Suburban Newspapers of America's editorial contest.

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Dick Webster snapped this photo of the moon over Sarasota Bay
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
The sky's the limit for local photogs

Last weekend's scenic skies inspired local photographers.

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Earl Gordon and Roger Goldstein
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 23, 2011
Beth Israel members act out during Purim

Members of Temple Beth Israel celebrated Purim with a play Saturday, March 19, at Temple Beth Israel.

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Kelly Morrell and Burt Romanoff at the Senior Friendship Center event on their first outing as an engaged couple
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 23, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Love ...; ... and marriage; ... and an institution you can't disparage; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

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Bob Switzer
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 23, 2011
Scene & Heard

Switzer blows his horn for banjo groupies; Puppet show has strings attached; Dance magazine editor to visit Sarasota; Greenfield Prize awarded to NYC scribe; Hot exhibits

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Bird Key Park is one of 18 neighborhood parks the city would be responsible for funding completely.
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  • Robin Roy
  • March 23, 2011
City bristles at county's parks offer

City commissioners question the county's definition of a 'regional park,' and why county commissioners won't meet with them in person.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
OBITUARY: Dr. Roy McKinney

Dr. Roy McKinney, 76, practiced as an anesthesiologist.

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At the Longboat Key Town Commission’s statutory meeting Monday, newly appointed Mayor Jim Brown, left, presents outgoing Mayor George Spoll with a plaque that expresses the town's gratitude for his years of service.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Brown takes mayor's chair

Commissioner Jim Brown becomes mayor for the first time. Commissioner David Brenner is elected as vice mayor.

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Large pipes that will be used to funnel sand onto the eroded north end of the island were placed on Beer Can Island Friday, March 18.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Town ad error invalidates vote

An advertising error for the town's $16 million beach project means a county judge must now validate the beach-project bond referendum.

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  • News
Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Shannon Gault and Gerald Feder still question a pension investigation that’s under way.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Board members question pension investigation

Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Gerald Feder and Shannon Gault are not pleased thus far with an investigation of the pension plan.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
Census: 9.4% drop in population

In the past decade, Longboat Key experienced a 9.4% drop in population, according to U.S. Census data released last week, with its population falling to 6,888 permanent residents April 1, 2010, compared with 7,603 April 1, 2000.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Bayfront Park plan at agenda forefront

Before a new Bayfront Park can be constructed in the middle of the Key, the town must implement certain items.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
News Briefs

'Super moon' doesn't affect Longboat beaches; North Lido Park tidal tributary completed; Post office prepares for April 18 tax deadline

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Dr. Kumar Mahadevan laughs with trustee Pauline Becker after Mahadevan realized that everyone had kept the surprise anniversary party for him a big secret.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
After 25 years, Mote CEO is a big fish in bigger sea

On March 15, a group of longtime Mote staff and supporters gathered for a surprise party to honor Kumar Mahadevan for his 25 years as CEO.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
FCCLA leader visits Tallahassee

Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Micaela Figueroa represented District 7 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in Tallahassee during the recent Career and Technical Education on the Hill event.

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