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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Roger Pettingell reaches Legends Society; The Curp Group joins Coldwell Banker's Longboat Key office; Engel & Völkers closes seven Bradenton Beach units

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • December 7, 2011
Bridge Bites: Wrong question

Once North opens the bidding it is hard for South to stay out of slam. Not that it's a bad slam, but it does require a little bit of luck in one or both of the major suits. But good players make their own luck!

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John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club Moorings.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
Weekly Winner: Vantage Point

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club Moorings.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Petty penny theft

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: No reply

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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  • Cops Corner
Lois Barson and Bonney Libman
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Happenings Bazaar

Temple Beth Israel Women hosted its Holiday Happenings Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 4. Attendees could snack on complimentary homemade goods and Starbucks coffee while they browsed the merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An orchid at Temple Beth Isreal Holiday Happenings Bazaar where "The Orchid Lady" Doris was selling her flowers Sunday, Dec. 4.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 5, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Orchid

An orchid at Temple Beth Isreal Holiday Happenings Bazaar where "The Orchid Lady" Doris was selling her flowers Sunday, Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
According to a Nov. 22 memo sent by Finance Director Tom Kelley to Town Manager David Bullock, the cost to the town totals $171,993.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 5, 2011
Commission to discuss $1,000 bonuses for town employees

The commission will discuss the budget transfer at tonight's regular meeting.

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  • News
Richard Fountain, Elaine Coulter, Joan Partridge and Gene Campbell
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing and lighting of the fleet

A cannon boomed and the lights flickered on. One boat was decked in classic white strands around its rails with red Christmas bows on every pole. It and the rest of the Bird Key Yacht club boats let their little lights shine after a ceremonial blessing from Rev. Red Robinson, of Church of the Redeemer Episcopal, on Saturday, Dec. 3. Attendees enjoyed cocktails before the lighting of the fleet, and followed the ceremony with a dinner.

  • Longboat Key
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: A slivery thief

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 5, 2011
Obituary: Anita Verna Ross

Anita Verna Ross of Longboat Key and formerly of Ocean City, Md., died Nov. 26. She was 69.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 5, 2011
Obituary: Frank P. Cleveland

Frank. P. Cleveland M.D. of Cincinnati and formerly of Longboat Key died Nov. 28. He was 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dick and Sue Antonello with Marilyn and Roger Holz
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Parish Picnic

There were appetizers, barbeque and dessert - oh, my! - at the St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Picnic on Saturday, Dec. 3. Parishoners brought their favorite side or sweet and delved into Port-A-Pit Bar-B-Que. The parking lot was stacked with tables and chairs. There was a penny auction with holiday items, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Office Manager Jeanette Frint and Manager D.M. Williams
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas Party

Residents and visitors of Casa Del Mar had their cups of cheer and said hello to the friends they know and everyone they meet on Friday, Dec. 2. There was dinner and dancing by the pool and poinsettias were given out from the staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Clark, Karin Riccard, Ann Moran and Maureen Horn
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Toys For Tots Party

Friday, Dec. 2 was the seventh year the Annual Christkindl and Toys for Tots Party has taken place. Attendees brought toys to be donated to Toys for Tots, and enjoyed each other's company while they wined and dined. A Marine was present for the event, and Sepp Diepolder who played accordion and zither provided entertainment.

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