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Observer Staff
July 18, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jan Rulli took this photo of Tropical Storm Debby over the Gulf of Mexico.

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Pam Eubanks
July 18, 2012

Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

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Adam Hughes
July 18, 2012

En Provence condo sells for $2.6 million

A condominium in En Provence tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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By Brian Gunnell
July 18, 2012

Bridge Bites: Third-Hand Trickery

"Third-hand high" is common advice, and on this hand, East plays "Third hand extra high" in order to fool Declarer.

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Loren Mayo
July 18, 2012

CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

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Robin Hartill
July 17, 2012

Longboat Key Town Commission appoints Gans to at-large seat

The Town Commission appointed Grand Bay resident Terry Gans to fill the seat vacated by Hal Lenobel.

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Robin Hartill
July 17, 2012

Commission to discuss appointment today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss appointing a representative for a vacant at-large seat.

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Mallory Gnaegy
July 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Invitational

The twice re-scheduled Longboat Key Invitational Golf Tournament was a successful event hosted by The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce. Fifty-or-so players took their odds on Friday the 13, and David Kovalsky with Sotheby's even got lucky enough to 'beat the pro' on a hole. There were various putting competitions throughout the tournament. West Florida Golf Tour and Nickel Putter teamed up with The LLSA Chamber for the event held at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

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Mallory Gnaegy
July 16, 2012

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sam Lastinger

Longboat Key resident Sam Lastinger shares a Honey Barenjager Latte recipe.

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Robin Hartill
July 16, 2012

Clair, Daly submit names for commission seat

Randy Clair and Jack Daly are the latest residents to ask for consideration for the open at-large Town Commission seat.

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Mallory Gnaegy
July 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Lunch and Learn

Social media professional Lee Silverstein led the second-ever Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn series July 12 at Holiday Inn Lido Beach. Attendees took a break from their workdays to learn how to achieve social media success, in particular achieve the most with their LinkedIn accounts.

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Nick Friedman
July 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Luncheon

Members of the Sarasota Opera Guild met Thursday, July 12, for a luncheon at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The event was co-chaired by Karen Iezzi and Betty York. Members socialized in the dining room before enjoying a meal.