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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
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  • March 20, 2012
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Dan Blazowich with Brenton and Delli of the Maltese Bikers
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pug Parade

Who let the pugs out? The Sarasota Humane Society for its 15th annual pug parade on March 17. Dogs garbed in their best green, leprechauns disguised as pugs and vice-versa, and even a pug cowboy strutted the circle for a costume contest and fundraiser.

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Marilyn Bezner and Lisa DiSimone
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Pat's Party at the Tavern

St. Patrick's Day was celebrated with Celtic tunes and traditional food at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside on March 17. Members dressed for the occasion in their best green and celebrated the holiday.

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Ross Allen
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lynches Pub and Grub St. Pat's Party

There was green beer, gig dancing and bagpipe playing at Lynches Pub and Grub for Saint Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 17. Starting shortly after they opened for business, the pub was packed with the Irish and those pretending to be. Traditional corned beef and Sheppard's pie was served while dancers from Sarasota Irish Dance Academy performed.

  • Longboat Key
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Bill Buckley
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club St. Pat's Party

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts to the Leprechauns, Lads and Lassies of Bird Key Bird Key Yacht Club members were welcomed into the club with traditional Celtic tunes played on a bagpipe on St. Patrick's Day. After a few drinks, the dancers of Sarasota Irish Dance Academy put on a performance.

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Vice Mayor David Brenner is the District 3 incumbent
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 20, 2012
Longboaters choose District 3 commissioner today

Voting is underway for the commission seat sought by incumbent Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski.

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Congressman Vern Buchanan
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key was joined by fellow Republican Clubs from the two counties for a special breakfast meeting on Friday, March 16. Attorney General Pam Bondi was the featured speaker. Congressman Vern Buchanan was also present. Bondi grew up in Florida and her father, Joe, lives on Longboat Key.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 19, 2012
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Nancy Diener with Bob and A.J. McFarlin
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal St. Pat's

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated St. Patrick's Day two days early on March 15. The group wore their best green and dined on traditional St. Patrick's Day corned-beef sandwiches.

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Alice Richey in a tank top
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gal-E-Mates' Fashion Show

On March 14, the Gal-E-Mates of Sarasota Yacht Club had its monthly meeting. Following lunch, some of the members displayed their hand-made wardrobes for a fashion show unlike any other.

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Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski debated last Monday at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2012
Commission election brings 1,465 early, absentee votes

Many voters didn't wait for the town's March 20 General Municipal Election to cast ballots.

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Jim Herrington and Carol Camiener enjoy cooking for fun and pick up produce from the Sarasota Farmers Market.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Jim Herrington and Carol Camiener

Jim Herrington and Carol Camiener like to host brunch get-togethers and used to have people over on a monthly basis.

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Bob White says he is personally endorsing Longboat Key Town Commission District 3 candidate Ray Rajewski.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2012
Commission endorsement emails raise questions

Supporters of both Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski have taken issue with emails sent by their opposition.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 16, 2012
March 16: Daily Headlines Video

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Dorothy Goldberg, Phyllis Lishnoff and Tanya Sherman
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rat Pack Re-Imagined, Part II

All the Daddy-Os and cool cats of Longboat Key packed into the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design on March 13. The lights were low, the men onstage were decked in their best, fitted dress shirts and suits and the audience grooved to the sounds of '50s and '60s.

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