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Neighbors

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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 26, 2011
On the record

Observer Group publisher and CEO Matt Walsh is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year.

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  • News
Larry Yermack submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Sandpiper Inn, 5451 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sweeping Sunset

Larry Yermack submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Sandpiper Inn, 5451 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A hand to play
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 25, 2011
St. Mary Guild women play variety of games

Players attending the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's annual card party Jan. 25 didn't limit the games to the always-popular bridge games. There were tables of Scrabble, Mexican Train, mahjongg and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matt Otto, Chris Tenaglia and Michael Fetzer attended the luncheon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 25, 2011
BGC and Habitude event highlights financial industry

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and Habitude co-hosted the first annual Networking and Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
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Norman Marshak, Larry Mandel, Rick Thompson and Syd Weinstein
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2011
ORT hosts Casino Night

East County residents rolled the dice at The Lake Club Jan. 22 as they helped raise funds for the SaraMana chapter of ORT. Guests enjoyed wine and appetizers while making rounds to tables of Black Jack, Craps and other games during the special Casino Night event.

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Anat Hoffman
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 23, 2011
Israeli leader tells her story

It was standing-room only Jan. 23 at Temple Beth Israel when Anat Hoffman, a leader in the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism and director of Women of the Wall, told her story.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
U.S. Open Women's Champion Paula Creamer hosted a clinic in honor of The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club's fifth anniversary.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2011
Paula Creamer tees off out east

U.S. Women's Open Champion Paula Creamer conducted a clinic for members and their guests in celebration of the fifth anniversary of The Ritz- Carlton Members Golf Club Jan. 22. During the clinic, Creamer provided instructional tips and insight into her winning shots, answered questions and demonstrated some of her shots.

  • East County
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Jack Berry, Harrison Paparatto, Ollie Gray, Austin Seigel and Evan Tucker of "The Garbage Man" band perform on Jan. 22 at the Farmer's Market.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2011
VIDEO: The Garbage Men perform at farmers market

"The Garbage Men" playing "Wipe Out" at the Sarasota Farmers Market on Saturday, Jan. 22. The group will be competing on "America's Got Talent" this coming weekend.

  • Sarasota
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Bill Wing puts out samples of baked goods made by Strudel's Bakery stand on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the farmers market.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2011
Market Share

A photo essay on what a day at the Sarasota Farmers Market looks like.

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Jeff and Judy Reed with Lionel Olmer
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 22, 2011
BKYC members glam it up at Fleet Captain's Dinner

Bird Key Yacht Club members had their pick of scrumptious seafood at their annual Fleet Captain's Dinner Saturday.

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Ingrid Crites, Francine Gietl and Gina Lopez engage in a little bit of girl talk.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 22, 2011
Spanish Main rounds up residents for grand affair

Spanish Main residents met up for fun-filled party Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
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Alli Koski, Amy Zych and Courtenay Hitchon get pumped up for the Ringling Bridge Run.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 22, 2011
Runners keep pace during race

Runners, walkers and race fans gathered for the Ringling Bridge Run Saturday morning.

  • Sarasota
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Heritage Harbour resident Ken Hartwell cooked up hot dogs for fellow residents.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2011
Stoneybrook Golf Club hosts community day

Families in Heritage Harbour's Stoneybrook community gathered just outside the Stoneybrook Golf Club Jan. 22 for the club's Community Day event. Attendees enjoyed pizza and hot dogs, children's activities, golf-themed contests and other festivities.

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  • Neighbors
Anat Hoffman is director of Women of the Wall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 21, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Anat Hoffman

Temple Beth Israel will host the Israeli activist at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
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Carol Furlong watches her shot sail over the net.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 20, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Carol Furlong

Carol Furlong is the team captain for the Longwood Run Senior 4.0 Women's Doubles team and was recently named the USTA's December 2010 Tennis Captain of the Month.

  • Sarasota
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