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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Raffle prize is crown jewel of Kiwanis Foundation Ball

Maggie Buterbaugh was the happy winner of the 3.56-carat Tanzanite jewel, the prize of the Kiwanis Foundation Valentine's Ball raffle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marnie Matarese
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 23, 2011
Matarese's gown is a perfect fit

Marnie Matarese attended the Kiwanis Foundation Valentine's Ball Feb. 12 in a stunning tulle-and-sequined gown.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty and Perry Monroe
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Monroes celebrate 63 years on Valentine's Day

Congratulations to Betty and Perry Monroe, who celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef Raymond wisks up some eggs to make the final course during the second class for this season's Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheons on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 23, 2011
VIDEO: Chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye

Watch Chef Raymond as he makes some delicious sabayon during one of his famous lesson luncheons on Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kenny Barr gets assistance from his mom, Edith Barr Dunn, as he cuts his cake.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Kenny Barr celebrates 70 years with longtime friends

Friends and co-workers filled the Sports Page Bar & Grill Sunday afternoon to celebrate Kenny Barr's 70th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef Raymond prepares to steam the asparagus for the second course during the second class for this season's Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheons on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
GALLERY: Euphemia Haye's Famous Lesson Luncheons

A photo gallery of what went on during Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 23, 2011
BY THE NUMBERS: Town Employee Salaries

The following is a breakdown of director salaries and total department salaries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Titus Letschert and Betsie Coolidge
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2011
Cafe L'Europe owner's charm flavored restaurants

Titus Letschert died Friday, Feb. 18 at the age of 67.

  • Sarasota
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Pine Avenue Restoration project partner Ed Chiles strolls to the Pine Avenue business district for a cup of coffee on most mornings. He believes that the revitalized district could become a model for Longboat Key's business districts.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2011
Road to Redevelopment

Since 2008, Anna Maria's Pine Avenue has been undergoing a transformation. Restoration project partner Ed Chiles thinks the development could offer a model for Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2011
New group will explore island health care

A committee has expressed interest in working with Dr. Letts to ensure island's health services.

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The Longboat Library purchases 30 to 40 new books each month.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2011
Town and library on same page at commission workshop

The town will research ways to work with the Longboat Library on its maintenance and insurance costs.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 23, 2011
News Briefs

Key's paving project almost complete; Two pension meetings scheduled for March; Sarasota-Havana Regatta postponed; Early voting will begin the second week of March

  • Longboat Key
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Spoll
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 23, 2011
Town seeks Economic Development Committee

Mayor George Spoll proposed last week that the town form an Economic Development Committee that would attract entrepreneurs to help revitalize aging facilities.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 23, 2011
Building department fees and permit costs debated

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson presented concepts to the Town Commission for new fees.

  • Longboat Key
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Deputy Chief Martin Sharkey plans to spend some of his retirement days pursuing a lifelong interest: fishing.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 23, 2011
Sharkey reflects on lifetime of duty

Deputy Chief Sharkey, who was been with the Longboat Key Police Department for 30 years, will retire April 1.

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