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TBI members head back to 'schul'

School is out for summer. But for some Temple Beth Israel members, that means it's time for schul. 'Schul' is the Yiddish word for 'synagogue.

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Friendship extends between neighbors

Suzanne Lutkoff was running a little late Saturday, May 9, when she arrived at Temple Beth Israel for Saturday morning Sabbath services. While walking up the incline from the parking lot, she saw an interesting sight: The temple's rabbi emeritus, Michael Eisenstat, was leading the morning minyan across the parking lot in the direction of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church - and he was carrying the Torah.

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Around the world in 114 days

Recently retired in 2007, Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Connie Cameron took a 114-day cruise

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All Angels member has hobby all sewn up

Behind every good man is a woman, or so the saying goes. But at the Longboat Library, that statement could be reversed.

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Community Calendar

If your organization would like to have meetings or events publicized, mail or fax the information at least one week in advance to The Longboat Observer, Box 8100, Longboat Key 34228; fax: 383-7193 or e-mail: [email protected]. All announcements must be typed, include hour and date of meeting, complete address of meeting place and a telephone reference number. To ensure accuracy, no telephone calls. Deadline is the previous Tuesday, 5 p.m.

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  • May 20, 2009
Closet Bookworms

Longboat Library gets help from a few good men

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  • May 20, 2009
Town of Longboat Key lays off three employees

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis laid off three employees in the Planning, Zoning and Building Department Tuesday, May 19.

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Halfway home

SYC celebrates midpoint of new clubhouse facility

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Park project has many hurdles

A new Bayfront Park that includes plans for a 15,000-square-foot building will require a lot of behind-the-scenes work from town staff before the project can begin.

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Garden Club flies in to SOS

The Longboat Key Garden Club had birds on the brain Wednesday, May 6, when 22 members toured the Save Our Seabirds facility.

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Garden Club flies in to SOS

The Longboat Key Garden Club had birds on the brain Wednesday, May 6, when 22 members toured the Save Our Seabirds facility.

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