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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Obituary: Mary 'Maxine' Featherston

Mary 'Maxine' Featherston, 81, of Angola, Ind., died May 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 21, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses its goal

The 40-day campaign, which ended May 10, is part of All Faiths’ efforts to end hunger for Sarasota families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photos The progression of moves from the "Balance and Standing" section. Note the background grid, a great visual aid.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • May 21, 2014
DVD helps build strength, stability and security

Elyse Briggs has released 'Balance: Build Strength - Gain Confidence.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dedra Reed is a fifth-grade teacher at Emma E. Booker Elementary. She says she enjoys the opportunity to help her students develop character.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 21, 2014
The Good News: Dedra Reed

Booker Elementary students share life goals and celebrate the importance of dreaming big with the school's first anthology.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Make sure to take your Observer along on your summer travels! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 21, 2014
Your Neighbor: Morris Walker

Walker's most recent published work, 'The Lives of Carl Atman,' is a love story with twist: It takes place over a 500-year journey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2014
Business Briefs

Organic juice bar opens on St. Armands Circle; Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week begins June 1; Circle businesses observe Military Appreciation Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 132 N. Washington Drive has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,123 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.5 million. Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 21, 2014
John Ringling Estates home sells for $3.5 million

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sand will be pumped 12 hours a day, six days a week onto the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 20, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Summer of Sand Begins

Sand began flowing through the large pipe on the north end of the Key Tuesday, May 20. It will be pumped 12 hours a day, six days a week as part of a sand project to replenish the area beaches.

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  • News
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale chats with Commissioner Lynn Larson after her resignation Monday.
  • By John Morton
  • May 20, 2014
Town attorney resigns

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale resigned before commissioners performed an annual evaluation assessment.

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  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2014
Town to host health fair

The event takes place this Friday, at Town Hall, and is open to the public.

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  • News
Commissioner Phill Younger’s analysis suggests that just 1.8% to 3% of entries and exits to the Key are through traffic.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 19, 2014
Analysis suggests few mainlanders use GMD as thoroughfare

Commissioner Phill Younger analyzed data from traffic cameras on both ends of the island and concluded that reports of through traffic are overestimates.

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  • News
Resolutions that provide for beach project funding, Longboat Pass dredging and an inlet management plan funding project with Manatee County will be reviewed today at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2014
Commission reviews wireless group recommendation today

A Florida Power & Light plan to install new electrical poles Key-wide that can withstand strong hurricane winds this summer will also be discussed.

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  • News
Jeffrey Lenobel, Nathaniel Robinson, Hal Lenobel, Sandy Robinson and Donna Lenobel
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hal Lenobel's 90th Birthday Party

Hal Lenobel was surrounded by family and close friends for his 90th birthday party on May 18, at Lazy Lobster.

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