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Pat Farrell, Carolyn Vioni and Diane Van Ess
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  • April 6, 2011
Tangerine Bay celebrates with end-of-season barbecue

Tangerine Bay Club held its end-of-season barbecue March 30, at the Bay Isles Beach Club.

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The 25th annual Run for the Turtles event took place Saturday, April 2, on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • April 6, 2011
Sea-turtle supporters run for fun and a cause

The 25th annual Run for the Turtles event took place Saturday, April 2, on Siesta Key Beach.

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While clicking around YourObserver.com to get the latest news in your neighborhood, don't miss The Observer's daily online crossword puzzle (you can even save your puzzle and come back to it later); weekly E-editions of each paper; our online 'It's Read Everywhere' contest; and an interactive Weather page that shows you current conditions.

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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.

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  • 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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  • April 6, 2011
UPCC resident thanks paramedic

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

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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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  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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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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  • 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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  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

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

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Bridget Lanier
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  • 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.

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PIC formed in the spring of 1985, and its membership peaked at 1,100 in 1993.
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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • April 6, 2011
Deal Us In

North's sacrifice bid shows faith in partner

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

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

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