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Claire Marsh with Arlene and Retired Brigadier Gen. John Casey
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 27, 2013
50 and fabulous: Longboat Island Chapel reaches 50 years old

Five decades after establishing its new home, chapel members celebrate their church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Green, president and CEO of Premier Sotheby's International Realty, says she’s scouting locations in the Tampa Bay area. Nancy DeNike.
  • By Jean Gruss
  • February 27, 2013
Tampa to Marco

Naples-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty, fresh off a banner year in 2012, moves into South Tampa's luxury market with its first office there.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The main residence at 7012 Riverview Blvd., in Bradenton, was built in 2007. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Four Coldwell associates named to Legends Society; Michael Saunders & Co. launches quarterly magazine; Sale is the largest in Manatee County since May 2011; SAR reports 22% increase in January YTD sales

  • Longboat Key
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John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken over the eighth hole at the Longboat Key Club golf course.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Weather Photo: SUNRISE SHOT

John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken over the eighth hole at the Longboat Key Club golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Penny Auch and Millie Citti
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Fashion Show

The ladies of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church held a fashion show to benefit several local charities Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of sunrise on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN GLOW

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of sunrise on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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The Ellis home on Jewfish Key is featured on this year's tour. Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Get a sneak peek at H&G Tour

It's that time of year when six homeowners open their doors to the community for the Longboat Key Garden Club's Home & Garden Tour.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Even at 6'6", Fiat is perfect fit

Blue Dolphin Cafe owner Robbie Ball stands at 6 feet, 6 inches, but his car - a Fiat 500 - is just the right size.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeremy and Katie Silverman perform at Christ Church. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Christ Church hits second high note

More than 100 Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian members gathered Sunday, Feb. 24, to enjoy a concert by Jeremy and Katie Silverman, of Brandon, during which they performed classic and pop standards.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Making history, one page at a time

In the fall, Longboat Key Historical Society board member Chet Pletzke began the project of scanning all Longboat Observer archives for historic preservation.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Students send handprints to capitol

Students in McNeal Elementary School's pre-kindergarten program joined thousands of children across the country in participating in a project called Hanging of the Hands.

  • East County
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Evonn Collins, of the club's Ways and Means Committee, sported a Mardi Gras mask for fun. Photo by Be-Be Hansen.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Palm-Aire women enjoy Mardi Gras

The Palm-Aire Women's Club held its annual fundraiser Card & Game Party Feb. 15, at The Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
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Patrick Smith sells gerbera daisies.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 38th Annual Plant and Flower Show

The 38th Annual Plant and Flower Show took place at Selby Garden Saturday and Sunday Feb, 23 and 24 to show off beautiful plants and give the community an opportunity to purchase some. About 3,000 people attended the show with about 40 vendors and 100 volunteers. 'Its an opportunity for members and guests to buy plants and have them all in one spot,' said volunteer coordinator Phyllis Kirtley.

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The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith of the Diocese of Southwest Florida was present at the installation of Rev. John C. N. Hall Saturday, Feb. 23 to present him as the new rector.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Installation of St. Boniface New Rector John C. N. Hall

Parishioners welcomed Rev. John C. N. Hall Saturday, Feb. 23 as their new rector. Ted Copeland, St. Boniface's rector for 20 years, retired last spring. The committee has been searching for a new rector since November and after narrowing down a list of 50 candidates they chose Hall. The church was looking for someone who could embrace the church's welcoming nature and someone who could run a large church like St. Boniface. 'This is a place all people are welcome and where we are serious about changing this place and the world for the better, and introducing people to God in new ways,' Hall said.

  • Siesta Key
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Jan Grzep and Joyce Harsche
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores III Annual Meeting

Country Club Shores III held its annual business meeting Monday, Feb. 25 in the home of Bob and Nancy Guernsey. Commissioner Lynn Larson, Town Manager Dave Bullock and Police Chief Pete Cummings were guest speakers.

  • Longboat Key
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