Longboat Key

Mallory Gnaegy
December 5, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Orchid

An orchid at Temple Beth Isreal Holiday Happenings Bazaar where "The Orchid Lady" Doris was selling her flowers Sunday, Dec. 4.

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Robin Hartill
December 5, 2011

Commission to discuss $1,000 bonuses for town employees

The commission will discuss the budget transfer at tonight's regular meeting.

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News

Mallory Gnaegy
December 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing and lighting of the fleet

A cannon boomed and the lights flickered on. One boat was decked in classic white strands around its rails with red Christmas bows on every pole. It and the rest of the Bird Key Yacht club boats let their little lights shine after a ceremonial blessing from Rev. Red Robinson, of Church of the Redeemer Episcopal, on Saturday, Dec. 3. Attendees enjoyed cocktails before the lighting of the fleet, and followed the ceremony with a dinner.

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Observer Staff
December 5, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day: A slivery thief

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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Cops Corner

Mallory Gnaegy
December 5, 2011

Obituary: Anita Verna Ross

Anita Verna Ross of Longboat Key and formerly of Ocean City, Md., died Nov. 26. She was 69.

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 5, 2011

Obituary: Frank P. Cleveland

Frank. P. Cleveland M.D. of Cincinnati and formerly of Longboat Key died Nov. 28. He was 92.

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Parish Picnic

There were appetizers, barbeque and dessert - oh, my! - at the St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Picnic on Saturday, Dec. 3. Parishoners brought their favorite side or sweet and delved into Port-A-Pit Bar-B-Que. The parking lot was stacked with tables and chairs. There was a penny auction with holiday items, too.

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas Party

Residents and visitors of Casa Del Mar had their cups of cheer and said hello to the friends they know and everyone they meet on Friday, Dec. 2. There was dinner and dancing by the pool and poinsettias were given out from the staff.

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Toys For Tots Party

Friday, Dec. 2 was the seventh year the Annual Christkindl and Toys for Tots Party has taken place. Attendees brought toys to be donated to Toys for Tots, and enjoyed each other's company while they wined and dined. A Marine was present for the event, and Sepp Diepolder who played accordion and zither provided entertainment.

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Night of Lights

It was a Ho-Ho-Holiday Night of Lights at St. Armands Circle on Friday, Dec. 2. Santa has made his list, and now he can cross an appearance at St. Armands Circle off of it.

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Robin Hartill
December 3, 2011

Simpson resigns from P&Z director position

Monica Simpson will receive three months' severance pay and will work for the town as an independent contractor.

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News

Rachel S. OHara
December 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SKOB and Mote raffle night

Siesta Key Oyster Bar sold raffle tickets throughout the month of November to raise money for whale, dolphin and sea turtle hospitals at Mote. Friday evening volunteers, employees, interns and friends of Mote came out to celebrate as well as draw the raffle winners.