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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Dismantle Citizens? Go for it!

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, according to Florida's daily newspapers, wants to phase out Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the taxpayer/state-owned and largest property insurance company in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
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A fire truck has to respond to some calls so enough manpower is available to carry patients downstairs. Some Key condominiums have hallways or elevators that can't fit a standard stretcher.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 27, 2011
Key fire chief explains vehicle response combo

The No. 1 question Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi receives from residents is, 'Why do both a fire truck and an ambulance respond to calls?'

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 27, 2011
Longboat turtle watchers get into nesting mode

Volunteers are preparing for the six-month nesting season, which runs from May through October.

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Anni and Tori Walter with Lucinda Hathaway
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Turtle Watchers come out of their shells

Turtle-nesting season is still a couple weeks away, but, already, Turtle Watchers are coming out of their shells.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Tennis Center team secures win

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Men's 75 Division 1 team is the 2010-2011 champion in its division.

  • Longboat Key
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Laura, J.T. and John Lapcyzk, with June Haberle and Bailey Olbur
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Sand Cay carves out fun

Easter weekend festivities at Sand Cay.

  • Longboat Key
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Hill
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
TBI soloist to perform in collaborative recital

Rebecca Hill, Temple Beth Israel cantorial soloist, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1 in a recital with friends at the Church of the Redeemer, in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Virginia Sanders
  • April 27, 2011
Turtle nest season comes ashore on Longboat Key

Turtle-nesting season is almost upon us and just in time for Mother's Day!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathleen Neudorfer and Rita Lynch
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 27, 2011
St. Mary Guild reflects on past season

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's final luncheon meeting of the year took place April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ilsa and Curtis Hecht
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 27, 2011
TBI barbecue is a glowing success

The annual Temple Beth Israel Men's Club barbecue drew 87 temple members and their guests April 17 to Bay Isles Beach Club.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • April 27, 2011
Deal Us In

Bidding after a double sees expert move

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2011
STILL FIGHTING

Anthony and Ivette Littlejohn's son, Adrian, was diagnosed with cancer in November. The family is one of many being helped by the Payton Wright Foundation, which has a golf outing fundraiser on May 13.

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The East County Observer will host the Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Debate May 9.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Observer to host Ranch incorporation debate

The first debate between the representatives from the Incorporation Study Committee and the Friends of Lakewood Ranch will be from 7-9 p.m., May 9, at The Polo Grill and Bar's Fête Ballroom.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch girls assist in drill

Cousins Rebekah and Sarah Meyers, of Lakewood Ranch, joined others as mock victims during an emergency disaster drill at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport April 20.

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Ashley Boccuzzi
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Ranch alum earns Hall-of-Fame status

Look out, business world. Ashley Boccuzzi is about to make some waves.

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