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Jacques Panet-Raymond
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOIT: Jacques Panet-Raymond

Jacques Panet-Raymond recently took over as the new owner of Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille in The River Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
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Theresa Morton and Michelle Coffey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Annual Holiday Party

The St. Armands Circle Association gathered for its annual holiday party Dec. 13, at Tommy Bahama's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson displayed works spanning from beach and sunset scenes to the Ringling Museum.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mary Lou Johnson Photography "Ignite the Spirit"

Mary Lou Johnson held a wine and cheese opening reception for her photography exhibition "Ignite the Spirit" Tuesday, Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: LaMalinche

New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business

  • Longboat Key
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Catha and Martin Abrahams
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Democrat Club

Executive Director of Florida American Civil Liberties Union Dr. Howard Simon spoke to the Democrat club of Longboat Key about how policies of the Legislature and Governor Rick Scott are impeding on rights and gave a description of the comprehensive program the ACLU has put in place to challenge these polices. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Longboat Key Club and Resort's harborside dining room.

  • Longboat Key
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Nevaeh Most, 2, smiles big while talking with Santa, Tuesday, Dec. 13, during Healthy Families Sarasota’s Holiday Party inside FirstBaptist Sarasota’s Family Life Center.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Healthy Families Sarasota annual Holiday Party

Healthy Families Sarasota held their annual Holiday Party, Tuesday, Dec. 13, inside FirstBaptist Sarasota's Family Life Center.

  • Sarasota
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Twenty-one pounds of duct tape held Willis Elementary School Principal Bill Stenger to the wall Tuesday, Dec. 13, during a special event rewarding students for raising more than $45,000 for the school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: All wrapped up

Twenty-one pounds of duct tape held Willis Elementary School Principal Bill Stenger to the wall Tuesday, Dec. 13, during a special event rewarding students for raising more than $45,000 for the school.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Journey to health

Johnny Vasco de Gama, the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, underwent rehabilitation after being stranded in the Netherlands - thousands of miles away from home.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Bill Bowe makes a soaring eagle

Bill Bowe and his wife, Debbie, were golfing recently at Longboat Key Club Harbourside Golf Course, and on the last hole, Red No. 9, Bill hit his stride.

  • Longboat Key
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First place for a single-family home goes to 681 Emerald Harbour Drive. Photo by: Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
Longboat Key's spirit is put on display

Rudolph's nose isn't the only thing glowing this year, because our island decorated full-out.

  • Longboat Key
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Alice Blueglass has helped maintain a pizza garden for the past four years — part of the Longboat Key Garden Club's project with Just for Girls.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
Neighbors: Alice Blueglass

This lifetime teacher loves to help students of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Siblings show community support

Someone give these kids an award.

  • East County
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Rosedale resident Jack Sodini and his student, Isaiah Depina, had a blast on the golf course together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
Rosedale residents open course, hearts to students

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club treated children from Moody Elementary School to lunch and golfing at the course Dec. 6 and 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dawn Bedell submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Circle 'Round

Dawn Bedell submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michele Bucher took this sunset photo from her front yard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Weekly Winner: Star Burst

Michele Bucher took this sunset photo from her front yard.

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