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  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2010
Weather you like it or not ...

Just like the movie "Groundhog Day," it appears we will have to continue reliving the same cold spell for a while longer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 3, 2010
Plaque brings Temple Beth Israel leaders full circle

Members of the 2010 Leadership Circle of Temple Beth Israel were treated to brunch Sunday, Jan. 24, at the temple to celebrate the unveiling of a plaque recognizing their generosity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 3, 2010
Original Observers' hearts will always lie with Longboat Key

Original "Observers" Ralph and Claire Hunter are moving to The Shores, in Bradenton, later this month after more than four decades on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2010
Bosse High School reunion should be a blast

Attention 1940s and 1950s graduates of Bosse High School, in Evansville, Ind.,: The fourth annual reunion will take place beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at IMG Academy and Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Blvd., Bradenton, with a luncheon and program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2010
Lady Mustangs head to regional finals

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team advanced one step closer to its goal of reaching the state semifinals with a 2-1 victory over George Steinbrenner in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2010
Hagaman inks national letter-of-intent

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristen Hagaman signed a national letter-of-intent this afternoon to play soccer for Mercer University.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 3, 2010
Photo of the day: Sensational stagecoach

The Wells Fargo stagecoach rolled into town Feb. 3, putting on its breaks for one day only at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2010
SYC to host Cuban commodore

Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich will be the guest of honor at next week's Commodore's Dinner Reception.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2010
Obituary: Sydney Flanzbaum

Flanzbaum, 99, was the first president of Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2010
Longboat fire marshal to speak at seminar

A fire safety seminar for high-rise condominium residents will be held on Longboat key next week.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2010
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2010
Key resident pushes for oil drilling

At a recent public debate, Longboat Key resident Dr. Weldon Frost said it is logical to look for oil off the shores of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2010
Moore's zoning request approved

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore said he plans to continue operating his restaurant, even though commissioners approved his zoning-request change Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2010
Key Club: Hotel guaranteed

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials met with Islandside Property Owners Coalition members Saturday, in an attempt to work with the community and find common ground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2010
Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

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