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Longboat Key

The final phase of the Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project begins this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2011
Road striping starts this week

Motorists will notice road work being performed along Gulf of Mexico Drive during the evening hours for the next two weeks.

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  • News
Diana Guzzo, Susan Beane and Rose Harris at the 2011 Sarasota Open.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 28, 2011
Sarasota Open seeks volunteers

The tournament takes place from April 23 through May 1.

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  • News
A look at the circle during St. Armands Circle's Weddings in Paradise Circle of Love event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Weddings in Paradise

While wedding bells were not ringing on St. Armand Circle this Saturday, Feb. 26, there were plenty of future brides in plastic tiaras. The future brides, along with their mothers, friends and future husbands, were on the Circle attending the 1st ever "Weddings in Paradise" event.

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Town Manager Bruce St. Denis narrates a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation about the island's beach on the town's website.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2011
Town uploads beach presentation to web

The town of Longboat Key posted a shorter version of its "Beaches 101" presentation on the town website.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Weddings in Paradise

The inaugural St. Armands Circle bridal event is scheduled for this Saturday.

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Workshops at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, could begin at noon instead of 1 p.m.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2011
Workshop time could change

The town manager wants to know if the Town Commission wants to start regular workshops at noon instead of 1 p.m., starting next month.

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Style show coordinators Lorene Steffke, left, and Karen Cogbill, right, with event chair Rene Brooks, center.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 24, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC Style Show

Bird Key Yacht Club held their first luncheon and style show of the new watch season on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the clubhouse. Members modeled clothing from White House | Black Market and shoes by Diana E. Kelly.

  • Longboat Key
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Taz has been fed every few hours with formula and is now eating nearly three-and-one-half liters per day.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2011
Stranded dolphin to move to Indianapolis Zoo

Taz, the young dolphin who has been recovering at Mote, will soon move to his new home.

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The North Shore Road beach access will remain closed until a beach project restores sand to the area next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 24, 2011
Beach project begins next month

A north-end beach project scheduled to begin in December isn't expected to begin now until March.

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Schnee
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Local artist feature of textile exhibit

Longboat Key resident Ruth Adler Schnee's designs and a film about her life will be shown at the Museum Palazzo Mocenigo, in Venice, Italy.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Raffle prize is crown jewel of Kiwanis Foundation Ball

Maggie Buterbaugh was the happy winner of the 3.56-carat Tanzanite jewel, the prize of the Kiwanis Foundation Valentine's Ball raffle.

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Marnie Matarese
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 23, 2011
Matarese's gown is a perfect fit

Marnie Matarese attended the Kiwanis Foundation Valentine's Ball Feb. 12 in a stunning tulle-and-sequined gown.

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Betty and Perry Monroe
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Monroes celebrate 63 years on Valentine's Day

Congratulations to Betty and Perry Monroe, who celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
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Chef Raymond wisks up some eggs to make the final course during the second class for this season's Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheons on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 23, 2011
VIDEO: Chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye

Watch Chef Raymond as he makes some delicious sabayon during one of his famous lesson luncheons on Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kenny Barr gets assistance from his mom, Edith Barr Dunn, as he cuts his cake.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Kenny Barr celebrates 70 years with longtime friends

Friends and co-workers filled the Sports Page Bar & Grill Sunday afternoon to celebrate Kenny Barr's 70th birthday.

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