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Dr. Dan Blacklow, Charlotte Graier and Carol Siegler learn to salsa from Jahrel Thompson
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fuzion Dance

The Longboat Key Education Center held its first 'In the Spotlight' performance with members from the modern dance troupe Fuzian Dance on Friday, Jan. 6. Rehearsal Director Alyson Dolan, dancer Jahrel Thompson and Artistic Director Leymis Bolas performed a variety of their selections. After a few numbers, the audience joined in the fun with some salsa dancing.

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Town Attorney David Persson will ask the commission for permission to appeal a ruling at Monday’s meeting.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 7, 2012
Key Club likely to appeal writ ruling

Town Attorney David Persson recommended that the town appeal if the Key Club appeals.

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Dave Sparks talked with many groups of people at his goodbye party.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodbye party for Dave Sparks

Hundreds of people came out to celebrate and give their best wishes to Dave Sparks, Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Gulf Drive Cafe.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 6, 2012
Obituary: Jeanne Knatz Tigani

Jeanne Knatz Tigani of Wilmington, Del. and Longboat Key died January 1. She was 86.

  • Longboat Key
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Publix plans to tear down its existing Longboat Key store in April and reopen by December.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 6, 2012
Commission to discuss Publix plans Monday

The commission will discuss three outline development plans and a site-plan amendment for the proposed project.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 6, 2012
Obituary: Jean Waterman Bender

Jean Waterman Bender from Longboat Key and formerly from Harrison, N.Y. died on January 2. She was 100.

  • Longboat Key
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This coin is estimated to be worth around $10,000. It is one the International Coin Collectors Association purchased for $6,000 at its event at the Hilton Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 5, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pot of Gold

This coin is estimated to be worth around $10,000. It is one the International Coin Collectors Association purchased for $6,000 at its event at the Hilton Longboat Key.

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Eli Groner was appointed as Israel’s minister of economic affairs to the United States in August.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 5, 2012
Israeli economic affairs minister to speak at Beth Israel

Eli Groner will make one of his first public appearances since his appointment at Temple Beth Israel.

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Lee Fox is executive director of Save Our Seabirds.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 5, 2012
Save Our Seabirds seeks cleanup volunteers

Volunteers are needed this Saturday for a cleanup of the bird-rescue facility.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Longboat Key

Enjoy an detailed preview of the 12 highly anticipated issues and people of 2012.

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  • January 4, 2012
Salvation Army donations ring true

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key was rich with Salvation Army bell ringers this year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
All Angels sees colorful new year

On Saturday, Dec. 31, Ralph Garafola opened his one-man art show at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church gallery, 563 Bay Isles Road.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
SYC wishes employee 'joy'

Joy Waugh, employee at the Sarasota Yacht Club for the past 14 years, is retiring and moving home to Branson, Mo., to begin a new chapter of her life.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
Visiting family goes fishin'

Henry, Sam, Ivy-Reese and Amaya Kriser, grandchildren of Dan and Vicki Kriser, had a successful day of fishing recently near Longboat Key.

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"The Town Commission's departures from the requirements of the Zoning Code infringed on Petitioners' legitimate expectations under the Zoning Code and constituted a miscarriage of justice." Wrote Judge Charles E. Roberts in a 19-page ruling.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 4, 2012
Key Club pursues options after judge grants writ petition

Judge Charles E. Roberts described the Town Commission's approval of a development order related to the Key Club's expansion project as a 'miscarriage of justice.'

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