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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2010
Lakewood IDA to vote on new Town Hall hours

The Inter-District Authority Board is scheduled to vote April 15 on opening Town Hall on Fridays.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2010
Vertex continues with cell tower plans

After reaching an impasse with Manatee County regarding a proposed tower in River Club, the developer is taking the battle to federal court.

  • East County
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  • By Kerry Kirschner
  • April 14, 2010
My View: New investment has helped region flourish

The Argus Foundation is urging the town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Club and Resort to work together to bring about the club's redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 14, 2010
Farewell, Father

The Very Rev. Archimandrite Frank Kirlangitis retired as priest of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church April 4 after 55 years in the priesthood.

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  • April 14, 2010
Two-Man Golf Tour to be played at top courses

The new concept is open to all golfers. A PGA tour player will present trophies after the final round.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 14, 2010
Pick celebrates 50 years as a priest

A champagne toast, warm memories and a lot of laughter made the Rev. Edward Pick's 50th anniversary celebration an occasion to remember.

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  • Dora Walters
  • April 14, 2010
Longboat Library hears bookish couple speak

Authors and founders of Oceanview Publishing, Bob and Pat Gussin, were the guest speakers at the annual Longboat Library luncheon, held April 8, at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
SENIOR SLUGGER

Out-of-Door Academy center fielder AJ Strong is having his best season on the diamond with eight home runs and 30 RBIs through 19 games.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

See the latest places readers have traveled with The Longboat Observer.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
FC Sarasota impressive in tourney

The FC Sarasota U16 girls team is one of five teams to advance to the next round of the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Tournament.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
Lakewood squad preps for spirited fundraiser

The Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleading squad will hold its annual silent auction from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 17, in the school's cafeteria.

  • East County
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  • Dora Walters
  • April 14, 2010
Bevy of blooms

Longboat Key is currently ablaze with color as spring buds, long dormant from the cool winter, burst into bloom.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Kaylee Misiti

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ben Peacock

The Observer spotlights Braden River lifter Ben Peacock.

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