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  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2011
Lord's Warehouse puts on fashion show

It was another successful year for the annual Lord's Warehouse fashion show and luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul and Sally Keyes
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 2, 2011
Couple offers suggestions for sticking together

When Paul and Sally Keyes celebrated their 50th anniversary Feb. 23, they offered a few suggestions for making their love last.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson took "Garden of Light" in Sorrento, Italy, just after a rain, which brought out glossy reflections and rich deep colors, for which she often looks.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2011
Photographer holds picture-perfect opening

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson held an opening for her 'Ignite the Soul' reception Friday, Feb. 25, at Art Center Sarasota. The show runs through March 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2011
Harry Christensen gets knee-ded time off

Harry Christensen won't be greeting diners at Harry's for a while. On Feb. 21 he had a knee replacement at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to be followed by rehab.

  • Longboat Key
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Dionne Reinert and Dee Tornillo set prices for household items for the Royal Rummage Sale.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 2, 2011
This weekend offers bundle of bargains

This weekend, Longboat Key is a bargain-hunter's dream.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Front row: Jack Murray, India Hirschowitz and John Angsten; back row: Rachel Shapiro, Alaija Pitts and Timeria Miller
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 2, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Salute to Seuss

If he were alive today, Dr. Seuss would be 107 years old! Students at Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus got all dolled up as "The Cat in the Hat" in honor of National Read Across America Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Thomas baptism was the first in Peace’s new location in the Manatee Board of Realtors building on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2011
Peace hosts first baptism

The children of Peace Presbyterian Church were active participants in the recent baptism of Wellspring Olson Thomas, son of the Revs. Clay Thomas and Tricia Dillon Thomas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Trapeze School helped the participants focus on their faith journey as well as learn the difference between believing and trusting.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2011
Our Lady youth group learns to fly

The Youth Group from Our Lady of the Angels braved dizzying heights while learning to fly on the trapeze Feb. 27 at Christian Retreat.

  • East County
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Eve Wickwire, Susan Singer, Patti Ostroski and Laurin Goldner were excited to sell their first raffle ticket to Larry Panza Feb. 24, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 2, 2011
Key tennis event supports SMH Breast Health Center

The Breast Cancer Awareness Women's Round Robin will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the Public Tennis Center, 590 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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Former Longboat Key Mayor Bob Drohlich has authored his first fiction book, "The Finding."
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 2, 2011
Former Longboat mayor authors first fiction novel

Bob Drohlich recently published his first fiction novel, 'The Finding.'

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 2, 2011
Masterworks Showcase features luxury living

The second day of the Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase 'A Frolic on Bird Key and St. Armands,' will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
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Ron Johnson submitted this sunset photo taken in the 6500 block of Gulfside Drive on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Lovely lavender

Ron Johnson submitted this sunset photo taken in the 6500 block of Gulfside Drive on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The mission team distibuted more than 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches thanks to support from Christ Presbyterian Church.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2011
Care to Share

Peace Presbyterian members Dan and Kirstin Shontere, a group of college students and others visited Haiti Feb. 15-21 to deliver food, assistance and some much-needed love.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
If you have information regarding how the sailboat ended up here, let us know!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Smooth sailin'

This sailboat wound up on shore at the 10th Street boat ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ronan Zeitler proudly shows off his paint-covered fingers.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 1, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Little Sprout's Club

Selby Gardens' "Little Sprout's Club" met today for a "Tooty Fruity" themed morning. They painted Johnny Appleseed thumbprint apple trees, planted melon seeds, created watermelon slices from construction paper and snacked on yummy fruits.

  • Sarasota
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