Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 23, 2011

VIP(enguins) will march toward Mote

Mote Marine Aquarium will host some black-tie guests beginning in November: four black-footed penguins as part of a limited-time exhibit that will be called 'Penguin Island.'

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Observer Staff
March 23, 2011

Friedberg signs off on her first novel

Former Longboat Key resident Patricia Friedberg held a book signing and lecture Saturday, March 19, at Bookstore 1, in Sarasota, for her first novel, '21 Aldgate.'

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Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 23, 2011

An officer and two gentlemen

Brian Walsh, son of Matt and Lisa Walsh of Longboat Key, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates School and was commissioned a second lieutenant March 18 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Va.

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Dora Walters
March 23, 2011

Kiwanian of the Year unveils surprise of his own

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key member Bill Sceva was honored as Kiwanian of the Year and made a $1,000 donation to the scholarship fund.

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Observer Staff
March 23, 2011

Observer Group wins five SNA prizes

The Observer Group made some headlines of its own last week, winning five awards in the Suburban Newspapers of America's editorial contest.

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Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 23, 2011

The sky's the limit for local photogs

Last weekend's scenic skies inspired local photographers.

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Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 23, 2011

Beth Israel members act out during Purim

Members of Temple Beth Israel celebrated Purim with a play Saturday, March 19, at Temple Beth Israel.

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Neighbors

Robin Hartill
March 23, 2011

OBITUARY: Dr. Roy McKinney

Dr. Roy McKinney, 76, practiced as an anesthesiologist.

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Robin Hartill
March 23, 2011

After 25 years, Mote CEO is a big fish in bigger sea

On March 15, a group of longtime Mote staff and supporters gathered for a surprise party to honor Kumar Mahadevan for his 25 years as CEO.

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News

Observer Staff
March 23, 2011

FCCLA leader visits Tallahassee

Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Micaela Figueroa represented District 7 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in Tallahassee during the recent Career and Technical Education on the Hill event.