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Judith Nelson Feldman and Kathy Brooks
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Open House

Temple Beth Israel hosted an open house on Thursday, Feb. 23 at Sarasota Yacht Club. Members spoke about their personal experiences and involvement, and socialized with potential members. Appetizers and drinks were served at the event.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 29, 2012
FEB. 29: 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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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: George Heitler

George Heitler is a retired lawyer living on Longboat Key. Read more about him in this week's candid Q&A.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
All Angels to host creative afternoon

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, is hosting a Flower Arranging 101 demonstration from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 8.

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John and Mary Bock. Photo courtesy of Christina Filkins.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Longboat Harbour goes West

The residents at Longboat Harbour don't usually wear spurs and leather chaps, but when they got together for a Western-themed party Thursday, Feb. 23, that's exactly what they did!

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Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Jessica Korda featured in magazine

Teenager Jessica Korda just won the 2012 Women's Australian Open - her first LPGA Tour title.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Conrad Beach backs its own presidential party

Conrad Beach celebrated Presidents Day weekend Feb. 18 with a party.

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Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Jason Coats
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Fire Rescue staff puts finishing touches on station

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue staff recently took on the task of painting the north station interior as a cost-saving measure.

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Eva Alexandra Countess Kendeffy, Sonia Pressman Fuentes and Rabbi Jonathan Katz
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
German consul general attends talk at Temple Beth Israel

On Feb. 23, Sonia Pressman Fuentes spoke to Temple Beth Israel about a trip she took last fall to Germany, and Belgium, and the truth she uncovered there.

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Ray Rajewski has served as president of the Bayou Association and is a member of the Citizens’ Oversight Tax Committee.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 29, 2012
Election Q&A: Ray Rajewski

Ray Rajewski is seeking the District 3 Commission seat because he believes residents need an alternative.

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David Brenner is the Vice Mayor of Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 29, 2012
Election Q&A: David Brenner

Vice Mayor David Brenner believes Longboat Key is a residential community that needs a mix of tourism.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 29, 2012
Island home burglaries fall, vehicle larcenies rise in '11

Statistics released by the Longboat Key Police Department showed that total crime fell slightly in 2011.

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Firefighter/paramedic Matt Taylor made a presentation at the Feb. 22 Firefighters Pension Board meeting. Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 29, 2012
Firefighter alleges collusion in handling of pension plan

Board members agreed that problems exist with the pension plan, but they weren't convinced that a crime occurred.

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The conceptual master plan diagram shows the entire 18-acre property, although the board and Club Holdings Ventures have said they will proceed with 15 acres if necessary. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 29, 2012
Colony Association drafts site plan

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association outlined a draft site plan in a letter to unit owners.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 29, 2012
County agrees to one-time Longboat library grant

The Sarasota County Commission agreed to give the Longboat Library a one-time grant of $20,000 for capital improvements.

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