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Mallory Gnaegy
December 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Senior Clay Courts

Men and women that are over the hill served over the nets, Thursday, Dec.1, at the Senior Clay Courts Tournament. Players from the United States Tennis Association tournament, which is Nov. 29 to Dec. 4 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, competed in the clay court tournament.

Longboat Key
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Mallory Gnaegy
December 1, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Senior Clay Courts

Joe Pundt volleys an incoming ball. Pundt played against Jim Baker in the Senior Clay Courts - CAT II at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

Longboat Key
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Mallory Gnaegy
December 1, 2011

Obituary: Thomas D. McInerney

Thomas D. McInery of Longboat Key, Fl and Preston Hollow, N.Y. died on Monday, Nov. 21. He was 84.

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Mallory Gnaegy
November 30, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Tapas Tuesday

Owners of Euphemia Haye Chef Ray and wife D'Arcy Arpke were inspired from a recent trip to Spain to add a new tapas menu. There were around 40 people at Haye Loft Lounge for Tapas Tuesday on Nov. 29. Attendees sampled the new tapas and Spanish wine.

Longboat Key
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Mallory Gnaegy
November 30, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas

Staff members, vacationers, renters and owners made sure there was no green left on the Casa Del Mar Christmas tree. It is chock full of silver, red, silver and red, purple and teal tinsel, round shiny ornaments, icicle ornaments and little red bows. The group got together outside of the office on Tuesday, Nov. 29 to decorate the Casa Del Mar family tree.

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Mallory Gnaegy
November 30, 2011

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Scott Pike

Read more about Scott Pike in our candid Q&A.

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Observer Staff
November 30, 2011

Toys for Tots taking donations

Michael Saunders and Co. teamed up with Marines to ensure all needy Southwest Florida children receive presents this year through Toys for Tots.

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Observer Staff
November 30, 2011

Kiwanis Club has familiar ring to it

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members have a little jingle in their step - they've started once again ringing the bell in various locations for The Salvation Army.

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Observer Staff
November 30, 2011

TBI bag ladies show their stuff

The women of the Judaica Gift Shop at Temple Beth Israel have started calling themselves 'The Bag Ladies,' because they now carry designer handbags.

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Observer Staff
November 30, 2011

The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

Siesta Key
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Loren Mayo
November 30, 2011

Acts of kindness help neighbors

Each week through December, the Observer Group will feature a local donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a community-wide fundraising partnership created by The Community Foundation.

Longboat Key
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Mallory Gnaegy
November 30, 2011

Neighbors: Storied Career

Jim Griffith, sporting a yellow rain slicker, wears a look of concern. As he steers his ship through a monstrous storm, the sailor stares into the horizon through the driving rain.