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Steve Branham, Susan Phillips and Phyllis and Jack Black
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

In honor of veteran's day, Rear Admiral Steve Branham retired in July 2010 after working for the U.S. Coast Guard for 37 years stopped by the Republican Club of Longboat Key on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. He talked to the group about protecting the shores and our freedom.

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Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Bob Baime prepares to take-off
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Make A Mark

Santa, or David Jennings, ditched his sleigh for an opti boat at the Make A Mark race at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 4 against other costume-clad sponsors and yacht club commodores. The fundraiser and kick-off for the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta supports Sarasota Youth Sailing, and the young sailors helped racers and judged the event. There was also a silent auction and buffet for the event.

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Barbara Bishop, Joyce Fox and Carol Fillmore
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back

Christ Church members return to a brand new place to call home. They celebrated the snowbird member's homecoming on Friday, Nov. 4 with drinks and appetizers. The event was held at sunset at Islands West Clubhouse.

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The study suggests placing two permeable adjustable groins at the north end similar to those built two years ago at the Islander Club.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2011
Study recommends three north-end groins

The long-awaited study suggests placing a terminal groin and two permeable adjustable groins at the north end of the Key.

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Giselle Duregger was one of several princesses in the Primrose Parade of Costumes. Photo by Mike Eng.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories featured in all Observers.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

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The exhibit, 'Penguin Island' opened to the public on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Penguin Party Family Festival

The Penguin Party Family Festival is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday Nov. 5 at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway.

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File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Keeping your body aligned

This week, Jacques Panet-Raymond, PGA Master Teaching Professional and the owner of The Vision Quest Golf Academy at the River Club, shares tips for keeping your body aligned.

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Jack and Phyllis Black, Jackie Salvino and Chuck Fuller
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Back in Action

The Garden Club comes back to life from the off-season and hosts a welcome back party at Bay Isles Beach Club on Thursday, Nov. 3. Members brought appetizers and drinks and enjoyed a sunset happy hour. And, of course, there were great floral arrangements on every picnic table.

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Artist Dyble Thompson works on a mermaid depiction.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
LIVE: Chalk Festival expands, vertically and horizontally

The Chalk Festival is not only going vertical, it has integrated to Longboat Key.

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The Chalk Festival has integrated to Longboat Key. Artist Kitty Dyble Thompson from Milwaukee, Wis. is spray painting a mermaid on a wall facing the pool at Longboat Key Club and resort.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Chalk Festival on LBK

The Chalk Festival has integrated to Longboat Key. Artist Kitty Dyble Thompson from Milwaukee, Wis. is spray painting a mermaid on a wall facing the pool at Longboat Key Club and resort.

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The North Shore Road beach access closed today in preparation for a seawall rehabilitation project that will protect the nearby roadway from potential erosion.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 3, 2011
North Shore beach access temporarily closes

The beach access closed today for a seawall rehabilitation project and will re-open in 60 days.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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The challenges relate to the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s proposed $400 million Islandside redevelopment project.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 3, 2011
IPOC drops DCA challenge

The dismissal ends pending administrative actions, but two challenges remain in Sarasota County Court.

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The commission will discuss beach issues at today’s workshop.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 3, 2011
Inlet Management study to be presented today

Coastal Planning & Engineering Inc. will present findings of the $125,000 study at a special workshop.

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