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Sam and the late Sally Shapiro
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  • December 22, 2014
Program to honor Sally Shapiro

Longboat Key resident Sally Shapiro loved music, and a special musical program her husband, Sam, organized will honor her memory.

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  • December 22, 2014
Key of Sea seeks new voices

Key of Sea Chorus, which sings at assisted-living and retirement homes in the Sarasota area, is inviting new members to join.

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  • December 22, 2014
Learn more about LBK Foundation

Want to know more about the Longboat Key Foundation, which is embarking on a $1 million fundraising drive, as reported in the Dec. 18 issue of the Longboat Observer?

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  • December 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Robert Tucker

Robert Tucker, 78, of Durham, N.C., and formerly of Longboat Key and Pittsburgh, died Dec. 13.

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  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Jerry Slansky

Jerry Slansky, 67, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 15.

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  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Peggy Skidmore

Peggy Skidmore, of Longboat Key and Sea Girt, N.J., died Dec. 14.

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  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Dale Neuhaus

Dale Neuhaus, 84, of Hudson, Ohio, and formerly of Longboat Key, died Dec. 6.

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Saivetz
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  • December 22, 2014
Google alerts World War II veterans to shared stories

Brad Saivetz, of Longboat Key, and Thomas Creekmore, of Longneck, Del., never knew they shared so much - until this November.

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  • December 22, 2014
LBK Education Center to begin winter semester

For many Americans, education ends when they receive their college degree. Research has shown, however, that it's important to keep learning no matter what age you are.

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Carolyn Eliason submitted this sunset photo, taken on St. Armands Circle.
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  • December 22, 2014
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Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

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  • December 22, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Unit A-303 at Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club sold for $840,000. File photo
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  • December 22, 2014
Three-bedroom Sanctuary unit sells for $840,000

A condominium in Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • December 22, 2014
Cigar maker to deliver bar, pizza

Giacomo 'Jack' Guggino plans to bring a bar back to Whitney Beach Plaza in January - but it won't be a cigar bar.

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Joe Daniels is director of Integra Realty Resources in Tampa. Photo by Robin Hartill
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  • December 22, 2014
Developer eyes area for senior homes

Luxury senior housing developer Watercrest Senior Living Group is considering the Bay Isles area for a future community.

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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Past President Michael Garey said he heard of the Miracle League of Manasota when his daughter, Amelia, volunteered as a buddy to the athletes. Garey suggested the 501(c)(3) as the club's new charitable partner, which board members recently accepted.
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A May 2024 rendering of the Sarasota County library on Longboat Key.
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Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
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From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact
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St. Lucie County Administrator George Landry has been recommended by Howard Tipton to replace him as town manager as Tipton prepares to retire.
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New town manager recommended for Longboat Key
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
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