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The cover of "Bridge with God" features Fran Mann as the fairy godmother; Joe Godefrin as God, wearing a crown; In-Between Bridge Club Director Michelle Golden, dressed in blue; and Mel Weisel, dressed as the devil.
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  • February 13, 2013
God has hand in new bridge book

'Bridge With God' focuses on the relationship of 'God' - i.e., the late Joe Godefrin, a nationally ranked bridge player - and his bridge partner.

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Bill and Lois Cohodas
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  • February 13, 2013
Longboat Key love stories

To commemorate Valentine's Day, we traveled the Key in search of residents' stories of love and luck.

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This home at 6505 Gulfside Road has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,904 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.4 million. Katie Hendrick
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  • February 13, 2013
Home in Sleepy Lagoon sells for $2.4 million

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Scott and Karen Tetreault, of Tallahassee, sold their home at 6505 Gulfside Road to David and Victoria Fagerlee, of Wayzata, Minn., for $2.4 million.

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Harry Christensen, pictured in his package liquor "store." Robin Hartill.
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  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Message in a bottle: Harry's sells liquor; Wedding websites show love for Sandbar, BeachHouse; Mote appoints new fundraising officials

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John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.
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  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: TWILIGHT FAN

John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.

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Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud
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  • February 12, 2013
Feb. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud; Florida Senate committee looks at outdoor smoking; Manatee superintendent finalists interview one-on-one with board today

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  • February 12, 2013
Obituary: Donald Weill

Donald Weill, 82, of Sarasota, died Jan. 28.

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former mayor Dr. Joan Webster and Rita Draveling
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Luncheon

The women's guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its monthly luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 12. Rev. Steve Clemente, of Our Lady of the Angels in Lakewood Ranch, was the guest speaker.

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River Rhapsody, a 37-member chorus from Braden River High School, delighted more than 100 parishioners Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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  • February 12, 2013
VIDEO: Braden River choir sings for Christ Church

High school group selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in Memorial Day concert

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Karen Gardiner and Joyce Wartinbee
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  • February 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Fashion Show

The ladies of Christ Church of Longboat Key held a fashion show to benefit Learn to Fish, a ministry for disadvantaged women in Manatee County. Parishioners modeled sportswear from Patchington.

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A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.
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  • February 11, 2013
Feb. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission approves hirings; Firefighter union to vote on contract; Commission candidates face-off during public debate; Black Tie Untied

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A candidate debate will be held 7 p.m. tonight at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
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  • February 11, 2013
Observer/PIC candidate debate tonight

All six commission candidates have agreed to participate in a forum co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee.

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The town and its firefighter union have been in negotiations for nearly a year.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 11, 2013
Firefighter union to vote on contract

The town's firefighters will vote next week on whether to accept a three-year contract ratified by the commission.

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Diana and Marta Rosansky
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Valentine's Day Dance

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Valentine's Day with a dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 9.

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Don't miss this weekend's best bets!
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  • February 8, 2013
Feb. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Traffic Light caused Longboat delays Thursday; Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations; 'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

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