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Peggy Wallace reenacts the hilarity of the time when Zina brought over a canvas for the three of them to create a piece of artwork on.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2010
KAETA's "Show and Tell" a big hit

KAETA held its first ever "show and tell" event Saturday, Nov. 4, at Plymouth Harbor. KAETA, Kids and Elders Through Art, was founded by Bharat and Anne Chandra of the Sarasota Orchestra.

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A St. Jude’s t-shirt hung on the side of one of the many tents at the luncheon and raffle on Saturday.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2010
Food, Fun and Fundraising for St. Jude's and LBK Kiwanis

The 29th Annual Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key/St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon and Raffle happened this past Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking area of The Temple Beth Israel.

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Keith Crossan of The Tommy Castro Band
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 6, 2010
Blues Fest heats up Sarasota

Hundreds of music lovers spent a cool day dancing in the grass at Ed Smith Stadium. The Sarasota Blues Fest celebrated its 20th anniversary Nov. 6 with a sizzling lineup.

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Richard Perlman with Kate Elseler and Comal Dyzgun
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  • Dora Walters
  • November 6, 2010
St. Jude's Gourmet Luncheon

St. Jude's Gourmet Luncheon was held Saturday, Nov. 6.

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The Rev. Dan Maiden and MiMi Horwitz
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  • Dora Walters
  • November 5, 2010
Longboaters get in touch with their inner child

Pauline and Bob Schroeder transformed their home into the S and S Charter Kindergarten on Friday, Nov. 5, for a fun fundraiser for the Longboat Island Chapel. Guests came as they might have appeared as students in kindergarten. Pigtails and pleated skirts were plentiful plus lots of knickers.

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Karen Fors and Ginnie Dreher
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  • Dora Walters
  • November 5, 2010
Christ Church members catch up

There was a warm welcome for all as members of Christ Church Presbyterian of Longboat Key gathered at The Shores on Friday, Nov. 5, for an informal evening. Organized by Sue Wertman, members enjoyed a potluck buffet and exchanged news of summer happenings.

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Michelle Taylor, right, with her husband, Andrew Lappin, won $20,000 at last year's luncheon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon

More than 20 local restaurants will serve up signature dishes at this annual event.

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Music Director Michael Tucci
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  • Dora Walters
  • November 4, 2010
Performers shine at St. Mary's Cabaret

It was a star-studded night at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church's seventh annual Cabaret Night held Thursday, Nov. 4, at Stella Maris Hall. "Songs We Remember" was the theme of the evening created by Music Director Michael Tucci.

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Dr. Deborah Goldsmith, Melanie Brokaw and Pam Lutz
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 4, 2010
LLSA Chamber members meet at Goldsmith Chiropractor

Goldsmith Chiropractor and Acupuncture Center and Cornerstone Solutions co-hosted the Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday, Oct. 4.

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The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2010
Library open for winter hours

The Longboat Library's switched to winter hours Monday.

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Commissioner Phillip Younger is running for his first official two-year term in the town's March election.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2010
Rajewski changes his mind

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

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Elisabeth Phillipson, Sharon Oper, Chantal Diem and Liz Yerkes will walk as part of "The Three R's" team Nov. 13.
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  • Maria Amodio
  • November 3, 2010
Sarasota Walk takes steps to fight cancer

The Sarasota Walk will take place Saturday, Nov. 13, at J.D. Hamel Park in Sarasota.

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Commissioner and subcommittee member Phillip Younger presented the final organizatinal review document Monday, Nov. 1.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2010
Subcommittee releases findings

Organizational Review Subcommittee member and Commissioner Phillip Younger presented the final draft of the overall town departmental review Monday, Nov. 1.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2010
Island-wide trolley service might survive

The Manatee County Commission agreed to pay $200,000 to continue the trolley if Longboat Key pays $100,000.

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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon doesn't believe redevelopment issues will pose a problem.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2010
Town issues Colony deadline

The town says The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort must be operational within a year or it could lose about 129 grandfathered tourism units on its 18-acre site.

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The subaqueous wastewater pipeline was damaged by corrosion from resting against a log or tree stump, spilling about 11 million gallons of sewage before being repaired, according to a Longboat Key permit support document.
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Emi Frydman checks out the basket of Easter eggs her family members found at the April 4 egg hunt at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. The Easter activities, open to the public, made their return for the first time since the early 2020s through the efforts of church members.
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Lydia Lardner, 3, makes an impressive start filling up her Easter basket with Kelly Lardner and family at the April 3 Sand Cay Condominiums Beach Resort's Easter egg hunt, a beloved tradition at the resort for more than a decade.
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