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Rachel S. OHara
December 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: L'Ambiance Holiday Party

Residents of L'Ambiance on Longboat Key enjoyed a holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 7. The annual holiday luncheon not only allows the ladies of L'Ambiance to get together and celebrate the holiday season, but it is also a time for the women to give back to the community. This year the group collected sweatshirts and hoodies for the guardian ad litem program.

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Yaryna Klimchak
December 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Lighting of the Fleet

The Sarasota Yacht Club had their annual lighting of the fleet Friday, Dec. 7 to bring members together and to brighten spirits. All 108 boats in the arena were decorated with festive Christmas lights. Over 400 people marveled at the beautiful boats and the colorful lights that danced in the water. 'I love seeing the camaraderie, the boats, and all the members working and getting together to make this happened,' said Sarasota Yacht Club Sales and Marketing Director Dana Soldati.

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Katie Hendrick
December 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Christkindl Party

Arbomar residents Heidi and Kent Lagro held their eighth annual Christkindl party Thursday, Dec. 6, featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and German music. Guests brought toys to benefit Toys for Tots.

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Katie Hendrick
December 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Observer Challenge Kickoff Party

The 13th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicked off Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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Katie Hendrick
December 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St Mary Star of the Sea Church Christmas Party

The men's and women's guilds of St Mary Star of the Sea Church held a joint Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 5,

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Katie Hendrick
December 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Holiday Party

The Longboat Key Garden Club enjoyed a holiday potluck dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Longboat Island Chapel.

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Katie Hendrick
December 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club Holiday Dinner

The Longboat Key Republican Club had its holiday dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club with members from the Sarasota and Sarasota County Republican clubs. The event featured a silent auction, with items provided by Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Katie Hendrick
December 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Tri-Chamber Holiday Party

The Longboat Key, Manatee and Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerces enjoyed a holiday party Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the BeachHouse Restaurant on Bradenton Beach.

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Observer Staff
December 6, 2012

We don't take judging 'lightly'

Judgment Day is almost upon us.

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Observer Staff
December 6, 2012

New community editor on Key beat

You'll be seeing a new face around town this week.

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Robin Hartill
December 5, 2012

Former Con Edison chief exec home, neighboring home, listed for $6.7 million

With more than one acre combined and more than 516 feet of waterfront access, the homes at 491 and 492 Meadow Lark Drive make up the largest lot on Bird Key.

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Robin Hartill
December 5, 2012

Dec. 7, 1989: Town-owned Key Club facilities nixed

The commission voted 4-2 on first reading to purchase the Longboat Key Club's golf and tennis facilities. Two weeks later, commissioners reversed the decision.