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Longboat Key

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  • Molly Schechter
  • November 18, 2009
Celebration of friendship and a new marriage

Roddy Samuels entertained nearly 70 nearest-and-dearest for brunch Sunday, Nov. 8, at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2009
The Observer hosts annual welcome back breakfast

The Longboat Observer hosted its annual welcome back breakfast Nov. 11 with coffee and treats from Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Dora Walters
  • November 18, 2009
Ring the bell for Christmas cheer

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is looking for volunteers to take part in the annual bell ringing program for the Salvation Army.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 18, 2009
The Kees move on after 20 years on the Key

The Kees move on after 20 years on the Key

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 18, 2009
Resident returns home just in time

Resident returns home just in time

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2009
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 18, 2009
COVER: Gourmet gathering

The 28th annual St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon took place Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Temple Beth Israel parking lot.

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  • November 18, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

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  • By Stuart Scheyer
  • November 18, 2009
My view

My view

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  • Dora Walters
  • November 18, 2009
Temple Beth Israel Women dish on their 'secret' recipes

Temple Beth Israel Women dish on their 'secret' recipes

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2009
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2009
Pension problems continue

The Town Commission is not sure how to fix a growing unfunded liability problem that has town taxpayers on the hook for more than $21 million in unfunded liabilities.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2009
Brenner to run for District 3 seat

Longboat Key resident and former Planning and Zoning Board Chairman David Brenner's decision to run for the District 3 commission seat means two March races will be contested.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2009
Obituary: Bob Twigg

Twigg, 62, was a veteran journalist and the husband of P&Z Board Chairwoman B.J. Webb.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2009
Our view

Unions need to face reality

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