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By Mark Gordon and Mallory Gnaegy
February 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: AJC hosts Bret Stephens

A combination of perilous events in the Middle East could lead to a potentially catastrophic year in the region, says Wall Street Journal foreign affairs columnist Bret Stephens.'¨'¨ Stephens was the keynote speaker for the American Jewish Committee-West Coast Florida Winter Lunch & Learn event Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room.

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Mallory Gnaegy
February 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Fashion show, luncheon and card party

All Angels by the sea Episcopal Church hosted its 17th annual fashion show, luncheon and card party to almost 140 people on Feb. 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club. They raffled for prizes like handmade jewelry, gift certificates and a gift basket from Dillards, who supplied the clothing and makeup for the event. The money raised benefits the All Angels Outreach Program, which donates 100% of its money to local charities.

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Mallory Gnaegy
February 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Valentine's Ball

A red rose covered the table settings complete with red napkins, the 42nd street band was decked in black suits with red ties, the lights were dimmed and love was in the air on Valentine's Day at Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harborside Dining Room. But this wasn't just a normal dinner and dance, it was the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Valentine's Day Ball. The fundraiser for the Kiwanis Foundation, which grants scholarships and grants to local students and organizations, rose upward of $18,000. Last year, the money went to 21 area scholarships and gave grants to local organizations: Guardian Ad Litem, Community Haven, Boys and Girls Club (in both counties), Girls Inc., Ation Club and Dance, the Next Generation.

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Observer Staff
February 16, 2012

Ann Hood speaks to NewGate students

New York Times best-selling author Ann Hood recently paid a visit to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students at NewGate School.

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Observer Staff
February 15, 2012

Chapel members jazz up services

It was a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time at the Longboat Island Chapel's 19th annual jazz worship service Sunday, Feb. 12.

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Observer Staff
February 15, 2012

Father Pick sings a happy tune

Edward Pick, reverend emeritus of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, has recently undergone a successful knee surgery.

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Observer Staff
February 15, 2012

Younger remains hospitalized

Commissioner Phill Younger remained hospitalized at press time at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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Observer Staff
February 15, 2012

Look inside for map of Longboat Key

The 2012 Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce map was released this week and can be found in the Feb. 16 edition of the Longboat Observer.

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Observer Staff
February 15, 2012

Longboaters host Torah on the Key

An afternoon Torah on the Key program was hosted in January by Marvin and Marsha Frank and was attended by 22 Longboat Key residents.

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Observer Staff
February 15, 2012

Arts Center: Calling all artists!

Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, is calling for artwork for the annual juried exhibition, "Illuminated Nature."