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  • April 6, 2011
Temple Beth Israel to offer entertaining evening

Temple Beth Israel will hold its Cabaret Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Nolan student wins state fair

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader Ethan Howell won first place in the Medicine and Health section of the junior competition at the State Science and Engineering Fair in Orlando April 1.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
UPCC resident thanks paramedic

Unlike most of Superman's beneficiaries, Richard St. Hilaire got to thank his hero in person.

  • East County
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Alyssa Elizabeth Call was born to Twin Rivers residents Stephanie and Randy Call at 8:17 p.m., Jan. 11, 2011.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Letters to the Editor

A note of thanks and appreciation; Thanks to community for support of event; Longboat Key should widen its bike lanes; People should abide by dog-leash law

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Aitken meets with SRQ airport officials

Retired pilot Andrew Aitken blames the Federal Aviation Administration for low-flying planes.

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Lou Gorman autographs a copy of his book, "One Pitch From Glory," in 2005 at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

James "Lou" Gorman, 82, of Weston, Mass., died Friday, April 1.

  • Longboat Key
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Bridget Lanier
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bridget Lanier

Braden River sophomore Bridget Lanier won the long jump and the high jump helping lead the Lady Pirates to a first-place victory at the Palmetto Relays April 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
PIC formed in the spring of 1985, and its membership peaked at 1,100 in 1993.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
The voice of Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee (PIC) has evolved in the 25 years since its incorporation. But members say the organization maintains a powerful voice.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Public Tennis Center names best of the best

On March 29, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center concluded its season-long men's doubles "Who's B.O.B.?" competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 6, 2011
Deal Us In

North's sacrifice bid shows faith in partner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: On Golden Pond

Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

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Tracy and Harry Bierman
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 5, 2011
GALLERY: Coldwell Banker Cocktails Courtside

Tennis enthusiasts turned out by the dozens for the Coldwell Banker "Cocktails Courtside' event held April 5, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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The king and queen: Herb Schiff and Colette Roan
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 5, 2011
GALLERY: Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Renaissance Faire

The festivities for the fourth annual Renaissance Faire were complete with colorful costumes, the presentation of the knights and even a juggler.

  • Sarasota
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Kate Campion, 5, takes a peek at the nest from beneath the playground equipment.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 4, 2011
Preschoolers hopeful for Easter hatchlings

A mallard duck began laying eggs around March 25 at the First Presbyterian Preschool playground.

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