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Kit Fernald, Penny Rosenthal, Anna Miller and Virginia Sanders. File photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Lore: Fugitive Longboat resident made most-wanted list

Even escaped convicts want their slice of paradise.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Comedian David Brenner and Vice Mayor David Brenner hang out after the comedian’s Feb. 7 performance, at McCurdy's Comedy Club. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
David Brenner meets David Brenner...again

The longtime Philadelphia acquaintances met up once again last week at McCurdy's Comedy Club, in Sarasota.

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Mayor Jim Brown, Commissioner Phill Younger, Larry Grossman, Commissioner Terry Gans, Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, Gene Jaleski and Irwin Pastor.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Villagers question commission candidates at forum

Longbeach Village residents brought their queries and comments to a candidate forum Wednesday night.

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For the last five years, Dave Volk has found a new calling as a writer of children’s books.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 13, 2013
Neighbors: Dave Volk

In 1969, recent college graduate Dave Volk planned on teaching high school history and government. Instead, he got drafted to serve in the Vietnam War.

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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.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • 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
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • 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
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • 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.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • 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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  • Observer Staff
  • 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
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • 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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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • 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
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • 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
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • 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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