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Firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch, with Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, received the Chief's Award.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 10, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors personnel

Firefighter/paramedics Brian Kolesa and Brandon Desch and Deputy Chief Matthew Altman received awards.

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  • News
The fleet was lit after a blessing by Fr. Michael Szyska.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Blessing & Lighting of the Fleet

On Saturday, Dec. 7, Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Blessing and Lighting of the Fleet ceremony. This year's event was very special, as it fell on the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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  • Neighbors
Monsignor Gerard Finegan, the Rev. Edward Pick and Donna Pettinato with the new dedication.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary 40th Anniversary Picnic

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church celebrated their 40th anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 7, with a picnic and special dedication to the man that made it the strong community it is today, the Rev. Edward Pick.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samowitz, pictured in February, holds a photo of himself taken when he was a 27-year-old enlistee.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2013
Samowitz, oldest Iwo Jima survivor, dies at 99

Marty Samowitz was there when troops raised the U.S. Flag over Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ferd Thompson provided fresh and hot popcorn for guests.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands

On Friday, Dec. 6, St. Armands Circle transformed into a perfect winter wonderland with bright lights, classic holiday decorations and innumerable red Santa hats for their 35th annual Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands. The entertaining evening was filled with music, dancing and of course, Christmas cheer.

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  • Neighbors
Staff from the Mote Marine Laboratory Stranding Investigations Program secure the body of a juvenile male manatee before removing it from the waterway.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 6, 2013
VIDEO: Dead manatee discovered near Bird Key

Mote Marine Laboratory staff removed the body of a juvenile male manatee from Bird Key waterways before noon Friday, Dec. 6.

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  • News
Santa Claus will arrive in style tonight on St. Armands Circle. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: 35th Annual Holiday Night of Lights

St. Armands Circle will light up tonight in celebration of the holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Corey Schaul, Morgan Stanley, Tammy Halsted, St. Armands Travel, Mike Gray, Century 21, and Sam Asfur, Century 21
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrated the season with their annual Holiday Party at MarVista Dockside Restaurant on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 5.

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Dockmaster Bob Geraci played Christmas classics on his clarinet as residents walked by his former dock.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks

On Thursday, Dec. 5, Longboat Harbour residents participated in a Christmas-inspired stroll along the water, fittingly called Lighting of the Docks. This past week, boat owners decorated their docks with lights and colorful ornaments to be enjoyed by the many that came out for this event.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 5, 2013
10 Questions: The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

Confused about the Colony? You're not alone. Get the basic facts with our Colony 101.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Representatives from each table gather to light 14 unique menorahs.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Hanukkah Dinner

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Temple Beth Israel came together to celebrate the eighth night of Hanukkah with a traditional dinner and the lighting of the candles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judge K. Rodney May announced he will schedule a date in January to make his final ruling on both a Colony proposed settlement and a Chapter 11 reorganization plan in his Tampa courtroom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 4, 2013
Colony: Judge questions Klauber's $3 million payment

Colony Lender LLC can't hold a foreclosure sale of its assets in Sarasota on Friday as a bankruptcy judge continues to review a settlement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Back) Joan Stewart and Barbara Marcouiller. (Front) Anella Luongo
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Holiday Party

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church celebrated the start of Advent and the Christmas season Wednesday, Dec. 4, with a concert and party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Paint the town red and green

This year, we won't just be on the lookout for the most festive holiday lights on the Key. We'll be on the prowl for anything that embodies the happiness of the holidays with our new 'Spirit of the Season' contest.

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