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Karen Warrack
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 13, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karen Warrack

Karen Warrack took up tennis while living in Toronto, when she was 25 years old.

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Mimi Ribot submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: A Walk in the Clouds

Mimi Ribot submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.

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  • Neighbors
The courts are located across the street from Cedars West.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 12, 2011
Appellate court denies Cedars case rehearing

The ruling involves two disputed hard-surface tennis courts.

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  • News
A large hole near Gulf of Mexico Drive has been filled in and the road was restored today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 12, 2011
Longboat pipe construction complete

A paving contractor completed pavement repairs to Gulf of Mexico Drive just north of Bay Isles Road Monday, and the concrete barrier construction zone was dismantled today.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 11, 2011
OBITUARY: Claude 'Cec' Boles

Claude 'Cec' Boles, 82, was a Longboat Key resident and a member of Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sand is being pumped onto the north end of the island this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 11, 2011
Crews resume work on beach project

The project, which will bring 133,000 cubic yards of sand to the north end, was delayed for two weeks because of a generator motor.

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Beverly Shapiro and Estelle Epstein
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 10, 2011
GALLERY: PIC 25th Anniversary

Tim Dutton, of SCOPE, was the guest speaker at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Public Interest Committee, held April 10, at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
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Maureen Horn toasts with Teena and David Kantor
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 10, 2011
GALLERY: Tea to Tequila 10th Anniversary

Tea to Tequila, a women's networking group, celebrated its 10th anniversary April 10, at a gathering held at the home of Teena and David Kantor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bobbi Krohn, Bobbi Schrager and Pat Killaly
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 10, 2011
GALLERY: Sanctuary Farewell Party

On April 10, Sanctuary residents gathered for a poolside potluck for their farewell party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marion Monaghan and Pat Howatt
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 9, 2011
GALLERY: Longboat Library Annual Meeting

Thriller author James Macomber, of Sarasota, was the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Longboat Library, held April 9, at the Bayou Tavern restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elaine Seamon and Mary Quigley
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 9, 2011
GALLERY: Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Luncheon

Members of the Pi Beta Phi alumnae club of Sarasota-Manatee held their annual Founder's Day luncheon on Saturday, April 9 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Sarasota High School senior Melanie Gochnauer
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Short Stacks Family Film Day

The Sarasota Film Festival's youthFEST got off to a colorful start April 9 with the Short Stacks Family Film Day at Sarasota High School.

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Myrtle was released this morning from Lido Beach by Mote staff and volunteers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2011
Injured sea turtle released from Lido Beach

Myrtle, a 10-year-old loggerhead turtle, was released this morning after six months of rehabilitation at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
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Condominiums and businesses throughout the island are collecting canned goods and prepackaged foods.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2011
Longboat Kiwanis Club begins food drive

Drop off donations through May 1 at one of 13 locations on Longboat Key.

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Audrey and Milton Lucow
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 7, 2011
GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Cabaret Night

Cabaret Night was a fun-filled evening April 7, at Temple Beth Israel.

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