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Branch office manager Donna Davis and financial advisor Richard Crawford
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  • Loren Mayo
  • October 28, 2010
Edward Jones branch opens on Circle

Richard Crawford, financial advisor, held an open house for the new Edward Jones Branch at 443 John Ringling Blvd., on St. Armands Circle.

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Models from left: Jan Holly, Rena Nietz, Karin Jones, Ronni Minnig, Angela Freeman, Marie Hunter, Alessandra Massaro. Front row: Rena Nietz, age 3, and Louie Massaro, age 4.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 28, 2010
BKYC Members fall into fashion

Bird Key Yacht Club held their first official fashion show of the season on Thursday, Oct. 28, in the BKYC dining room.

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Modifications of S.R. 789 north of Longboat Pass Bridge began in July.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2010
Striping phase of FDOT project begins next week

Construction will stretch from Longboat Pass Bridge north to Cortez Road.

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The town received a permit in September to restore its eroded north end when necessary for the next 10 years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2010
Town receives bid on north-end beach project

The restoration project will be discussed at a special workshop meeting Nov. 16.

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Terry and Sally Kall.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 27, 2010
Seaplace's Halloween Potluck

Seaplace's first event of the season took place at the clubhouse and was open to all the residents with the price of admission being a dish to share for a potluck dinner.

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Marlene Campanaro, third from right, with the Keyes family.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
'Diamonds' girl dazzled by surprise

Marlene Campanaro got a birthday surprise from her best friend, Sally Keyes.

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Meike Dooley and Ellen Levine
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Key women take first-place finishes

Longboaters Meike Dooley and Ellen Levine both competed in their first duathlon, which was also a first for the island - Sunday's Longboat Key Triathlon and Duathlon.

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Beachplace Treasurer John Brouder, President Jack Keelin and Secretary Mel Levy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Beachplace residents pool efforts for celebration

Beachplace residents are ready to make a splash with their refurbished swimming pool.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Wedding bells to ring for Maria Sharapova

After one year of dating, Longboat Key's favorite tennis champ, Maria Sharapova, is engaged to L.A. Lakers shooting guard Sasha Vujacic.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
McKitrick gets in swing for 160th tournament win

For Arlene McKitrick, reaching 160 tournament wins on the golf course took a couple of swings.

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Brian Kenney is principal of Boston-based Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
Plaza plans

The Whitney Beach shopping center is under contract with Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC, which plans to bring a mix of national and local retail stores to the island.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 27, 2010
DCA gives Comp Plan mixed ruling

Because the DCA ruled the town's Comp Plan is consistent and inconsistent, the town will appeal to an administrative law judge.

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Jere and Joanne Sheehan aboard the Oasis of the Seas earlier this year.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Make your vote count at YourObserver.com

Voting for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 8.

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Animal-complaint calls the town receives are referred to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
Key resident complains about raccoon problems

Emerald Harbor resident Weldon Frost says that raccoons have become increasingly problematic on Longboat.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
St. Jude's luncheon to dish out prizes

The luncheon takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the parking area of Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

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