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Longboat Key

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 21, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Joe Salvino

Joe Salvino practically lives at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center where he plays three days a week for three hours a day. Other days, he just comes to watch the matches.

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • March 21, 2012
Bridge Bites: A couple of uppercuts

This time we take a look at "trump promotion." Put yourself in the West seat, defending 4â™ .

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Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

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  • Neighbors
Jean-René Goetze sits near his portable easel with a painting of an oyster shack in France.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 21, 2012
Neighbors: Jean-Ren Goetze

This Longboater likes his eggs served on a canvas with a side of sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor David Brenner was first elected to the commission in March 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2012
Brenner retains commission seat

Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner won the District 3 commission race against challenger Ray Rajewski. Less than 100 votes separated the two candidates.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
Obituary: Edward S. Hoyt

Edward S. Hoyt, of Sarasota and Jacksonville, died March 4. He was 94.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
Obituary: Iris Kathleen Hill

Iris Kathleen Hill, of Hamilton, Ontario, and Longboat Key, died March 16.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
Obituary: Eunice Marie Edwards

Eunice Marie Edwards, of St. James Plantation, N.C., and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 10. She was 91.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway Cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 20, 2012
March 20: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Dan Blazowich with Brenton and Delli of the Maltese Bikers
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pug Parade

Who let the pugs out? The Sarasota Humane Society for its 15th annual pug parade on March 17. Dogs garbed in their best green, leprechauns disguised as pugs and vice-versa, and even a pug cowboy strutted the circle for a costume contest and fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
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Marilyn Bezner and Lisa DiSimone
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Pat's Party at the Tavern

St. Patrick's Day was celebrated with Celtic tunes and traditional food at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside on March 17. Members dressed for the occasion in their best green and celebrated the holiday.

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Ross Allen
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lynches Pub and Grub St. Pat's Party

There was green beer, gig dancing and bagpipe playing at Lynches Pub and Grub for Saint Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 17. Starting shortly after they opened for business, the pub was packed with the Irish and those pretending to be. Traditional corned beef and Sheppard's pie was served while dancers from Sarasota Irish Dance Academy performed.

  • Longboat Key
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Bill Buckley
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club St. Pat's Party

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts to the Leprechauns, Lads and Lassies of Bird Key Bird Key Yacht Club members were welcomed into the club with traditional Celtic tunes played on a bagpipe on St. Patrick's Day. After a few drinks, the dancers of Sarasota Irish Dance Academy put on a performance.

  • Longboat Key
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Vice Mayor David Brenner is the District 3 incumbent
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 20, 2012
Longboaters choose District 3 commissioner today

Voting is underway for the commission seat sought by incumbent Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski.

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