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  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Edward Lill

Edward Lill, of Longboat Key and formerly of Madison, N.J., died Feb. 6. He was 79.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Geraldine R. Jenkins

Geraldine R. Jenkins, of Longboat Key and formerly of Fairfax, Va., died Feb. 1. She was 94.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Gloria Tessaro Fiorelli

Gloria Tessaro Fiorelli, of Atlanta and formerly of Longboat Key, died Feb. 9. She was 91.

  • Longboat Key
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President of the Democrat Club Murray Blueglass, Candidate for Congress Keith Fitzgerald, and Andy Maass
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Democrat Club

The Democrat Club wasn't seeing red at their Valentine's Day meeting. With 2012 Elections right around the corner, Candidate for U.S. Congress Keith Fitzgerald dropped by the Democrat Club Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The group listened following lunch in the Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside Dining room as he talked about blue winning the race, especially as far as Congress goes.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Richard L. 'Dick' Falter

Richard L. "Dick" Falter, of Osprey, died Feb. 11. He was 80.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor Suzanne Atwell, Wendy Merriman and Commissioner Christine Robinson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALERY: Sarasota Chamber Breakfast

Nearly 500 business and community leaders attended the annual Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast Friday, Feb. 10 at the Sahib Shrine. The theme of the breakfast was 'Maximizing Your People, Your Profits and Your Potential,' and business and community leaders offered strategies to strengthen the Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
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Dara Gray, 6, enjoys her donut during the breakfast that followed the Fairytale Parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fairytale Day

Kindergarten students at Ashton Elementary had fun Tuesday, Feb. 14, dressing up as their favorite fairytale characters and parading around school.

  • Sarasota
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John and Pat Casteel
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met for its monthly meeting at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Feb. 10. Instead of having one speaker, it was an open candidates forum featuring various campaigns: County Commission of Sarasota, Town Commission of Longboat key, State Attorney, County Sheriff and representatives from the Romney and Paul camps. Those running answered questions from the audience.

  • Longboat Key
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Stephanie Dubsky and Nancy Taussig do weddings together
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted it's Networking at Noon at Holiday Inn Lido Beach on Thursday, Feb 9. The group enjoyed lunch overlooking the beach at Lido from the seventh-floor dining room at the hotel. The speaker was Nancy Taussig of Barefoot Weddings.

  • Longboat Key
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Sixth-graders Sydney Blocker, Vivian Lu and Tali Leckie made sure to get their free Icees.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle School Renaissance

Students at Braden River Middle School were recognized for their scholastic achievements during the school's Renaissance event Feb. 10. Those in attendance enjoyed bounce houses, a rock wall, music and Icees.

  • East County
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There were plenty of Porsches to view at the Sarasota Polo Club on Sunday.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo and Porsches

The Suncoast Porsche Cup was held Sunday, Feb. 12 out at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Lennon Isaac and Christy Wyatt jump while Alexis Hudson and Mary Ashley Fulton move the rope.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump Rope for Heart

Out-of-Door Academy held their 24th annual Jump Rope for Heart event in conjunction with Grandfriends Day, Friday, Feb. 10 underneath the Dart Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Noah Calcorzi moves his queen.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chess Club Tournament of Hearts

The 7th annual Chess Club Tournament of Hearts was held, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Debbie Goss

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Debbie Goss loves this meatloaf recipe because it's quick and easy and reminds her of her childhood in Oklahoma.

  • East County
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Kathy Weisblat and Michael Williamson
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Valentine's Dance

East County couples gathered Feb. 11, at the Palm-Aire Country Club for a special Valentine's Dinner Dance event

  • East County
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