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Steve Branham, Susan Phillips and Phyllis and Jack Black
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 11, 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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  • November 11, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: A good cell tower plan?

Developers are moving forward and agreeing to submit additional documents about the 150-foot stealth cellular tower. Is plan so far a good one?

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  • November 11, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy this week's top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

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  • November 11, 2011
Community sports

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  • November 11, 2011
Longboat Town Hall closed today

Longboat Key Town Hall will re-open Monday, Nov. 14.

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  • November 11, 2011
Developers to submit new cell tower documents

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile will submit new materials next week.

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Craig and Lin Boggs
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALERY: Starry Night Dinner

Bacchus the Rascal's Starry Night Dinner was the kick-off to Bacchus on the Beach featuring the history of Bacchus, the god of wine. Bacchus, the god of wine, was a rascal who loved women, wine and adventure explains Jan Shrem, owner of Clos Pegase Winery. Shrem gave a presentation 'Bacchus the Rascal, a Bacchanalian History of Wine Seen through 4,000 years of Art,' at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

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Al Hogle has served as Longboat Key’s police chief since December 2002.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Police Chief Al Hogle

Al Hogle has served as Longboat Key's police chief since December 2002.

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  • November 9, 2011
From sea to shining Key

A flag that once flew at sea by the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) last August off Cape Hatteras moved from the sea to the Key.

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Walsh and Grodi. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
It's a small, small world

Second Lt. Brian Walsh, son of Matt and Lisa Walsh, of Longboat Key, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps' The Basic School Oct. 26, in Quantico, Va.

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  • November 9, 2011
Keeping the faith for all religions

The Longboat Key Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service is right around the corner.

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Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
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  • November 9, 2011
Edmundson pens angelic children's book

Longboat Key resident Celia Edmundson is debuting her second book, 'Where Angels Go to Grow,' Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Longboat Island Chapel's Holiday Angel Bazaar.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
FULL STORY: Beach study finds north end needs three groins

The Longboat Pass Inlet Management Study recommends one terminal groin and two permeable-adjustable groins.

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The residents represent all four branches of the U.S. military and have served in three wars and numerous conflicts.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Plymouth Harbor's American Heroes

In honor of Veterans Day Nov. 11, we photographed 31 United States servicemen and women who reside at Plymouth Harbor.

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Kiley Cassis would love a King Charles spaniel for her 11th birthday on Nov. 11.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 9, 2011
Longboat Key girl turns 11 on Nov. 11, 2011

Longboat Key resident Kiley Cassis will celebrate her 11th birthday on Nov. 11 - her golden birthday.

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