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Dane Russell Edwards, born Jan. 11, wasn't due to be born until next week.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 12, 2011
Luck be a baby, tonight!

The number '11' will certainly be Dane Russell Edwards' lucky number. Dr. Wayne Cohen delivered Dane at 11:11 p.m. Jan. 11 (1/11/11) in room 11 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. (Video included!)

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President of Mystery Florida Inc. Terry Griffin presents a check for $2,000 Jan. 4 to Longboat Library President Amy Roth and library volunteer Don Judd.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 12, 2011
Griffin checks out Longboat Library

Mystery Florida Inc. holds an annual conference with Florida mystery writers and out-of-state writers whose work is set in Florida. The conference proceeds are donated to the Longboat Library and the Tingle Memorial Library, in Anna Maria.

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Lois and Bill Cohodas
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Key residents celebrate 61 years

Lois and Bill Cohodas celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on Christmas Day.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Seguso family celebrates daughter's christening

Lennon Shy Charlotte Seguso, the youngest daughter of Robbie and Carling Bassett Seguso and granddaughter of Sue Bassett Klauber, was baptized Jan. 2, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

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Cecilia Mould enjoys a game of twister.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • January 12, 2011
SYC hosts First Friday Family Fun Fest

Local kids had a fun-filled evening at Sarasota Yacht Club's First Friday Family Fun Fest, held Friday, Jan. 7, at the club.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Kiwanis seeks nominations for Citizen of the Year

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is still seeking nominees for its 2010 Longboat Key Citizen of the Year award.

  • Longboat Key
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Chantal and Ed Diem
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 12, 2011
Villager gets 60-year birthday surprise

Ed Diem was truly surprised when his wife, Chantal, and several Village residents hosted a birthday party for him Jan. 5, at Bayou Tavern in Whitney Beach Plaza.

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Heidi Thomas, left, meets artist Susanna Spann.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 12, 2011
All Angels art show displays unique watercolor works

Works by Bradenton artist Susanna Spann are on display in the All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church gallery.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Ranch CERT seeks volunteers

Lakewood Ranch's Community Emergency Response Team is looking for a few good men - and women.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Lakewood Main Street plans progressive dinner

Attention adventurous diners: Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurateurs will be taking residents on a culinary trip around the world at 6 p.m., Jan. 27.

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Bayside Community Church has participated in Awakening since the program began three years ago.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 12, 2011
Bayside begins fasting journey

Bayside Community Church is joining nearly 1,000 other churches across the world in Awakening, a three-week commitment of prayer and fasting.

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MaKenzie Lynn Emery was born to Catherine and Andrew Emery at 9:08 p.m., Dec. 14, 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Birth Announcements 01.13.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
It's Read Everywhere

The Van Spankeren family brought along their favorite local newspaper on a recent trip to Costa Rica.

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Susan Vicari submitted this sunset photo featuring the moon over Sarasota Bay, taken at Fairway Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sunset on Safari

Susan Vicari submitted this sunset photo featuring the moon over Sarasota Bay, taken at Fairway Bay. Enter your sunset, sunrise or weather-related photos for The Observer's weather photo contest, sponsored by Cool Today.

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SOLVE Director Donna Vellenga and Joan Webster
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 11, 2011
St. Mary Guild collect donations for SOLVE

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild held a dessert luncheon to recognize SOLVE, Save Our Lives Volunteers Every way, Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Stella Maris Hall.

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