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  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Charlotte Ann Lajos

Charlotte Ann Lajos, 73, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Grand Island, N.Y., died Jan. 25.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Albert Bernard 'Albie' Frank

Albert Bernard "Albie" Frank, 80, of Sarasota, died Feb. 2.

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Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with Design and Dine finalists Miss and Kevin Cooper
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 4, 2013
Feb. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Missy Cooper; Homelessness topic on join commission agenda; Longboat Key Beach project permit approved; Galvano visits Manatee's Willowbrook community; Mote manatees pick Super Bowl winners again

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Mary and Steve Wiltse watch the Ravens during the 2nd quarter
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club & Resort Super Bowl party

Members of the Longboat Key Club & Resort gathered to watch Super Bowl XLVII.

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John Brouder and John Bailey tend bar at the Beachplace Super Bowl party.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Super Bowl party

The residents of Beachplace got together to watch Super Bowl XLVII.

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  • Neighbors
Rita Lynch gets some chili at the Seaplace Super Bowl party.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Super Bowl party

Seaplace residents got together to watch Super Bowl XLVII.

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Rev. Jean Russo shares her experiences working with former prisoners during the Human Rights Celebration Friday, Feb. 1 at Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
Church Women United honor Rev. Jean Russo

Honoree helps former prisoners transition back into society.

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The town of Longboat Key will be able to place sand on the north end of the Key this summer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 4, 2013
Longboat Key beach project permit approved

Longboat Key received a permit to renourish its beach for the next 10 years.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 4, 2013
Mote manatees pick Super Bowl winner again

Resident manatees Hugh and Buffett both selected the Baltimore Ravens over the San Francisco 49ers two days before Super Bowl Sunday.

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Police Department victim advocate position reinstated
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 1, 2013
Feb. 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today; Police Department victim advocate position reinstated; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of painting New Pass Bridge.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 1, 2013
New Pass Bridge painting under way

The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of painting New Pass Bridge.

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Sally Bradshaw is a GOP political strategist.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Florida Newsmakers: Sally Bradshaw

Watch Florida Newsmakers pilot program with Ron Sachs as he discusses last year's election results with GOP political strategist Sally Bradshaw.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Town manager goes under the radar

Is Mayor Jim Brown the new sheriff in town? Not exactly.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Caleb gets a new home at Mote

A sea turtle named Caleb has new crawling grounds: the Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Candidates set date with Observer, PIC

All six commission candidates have agreed to participate in a forum co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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