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  • Loren Mayo
  • October 8, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Be-boppin' bee

The Observer spotted this bee shaking its bum and performing questionable dance moves this afternoon at Marina Jack. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thyrza Jacocks and Pat Kaufman with 'Ageless Creativity' artist Eleanor Merritt
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 7, 2010
Arts Center doubles up for opening reception

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held the opening for its "Common Grounds" and "Ageless Creativity" exhibits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 7, 2010
OBITUARY: Kenneth Holmok

Kenneth Holmok, 83, owned commercial heating-and-cooling and awning companies in Cleveland.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 7, 2010
Key bald eagles return in nesting mode

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson recently snapped photos of a pair of bald eagles that returned to the island last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One man used the groin near The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort as a place to exercise.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Exercise enthusiast

Although Makepeace groins are known as popular spots for fishermen and birds to gather, there appears to be another use for them: as a place to do your morning exercises.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wayne Johnson dressed as a Blue Man Group member last year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Jog Casey Key in your Halloween garb

Bill's Beer Run takes place at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, on Casey Key.

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Klauber and Hannum
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Black Tie editor earns tips for charity

The Observer's Black Tie editor, Stephanie Hannum, poured drinks like it was her job Thursday, Sept. 30, at Goodwill Industries Manasota's Charity Bartending event.

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Judges Ms. Becky Austerman, Mr. Ben Hall and Dr. Tom Zellers.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2010
Lakewood showcases student talent

Lakewood Ranch High School held its Lakewood's Got Talent show Wednesday in the auditorium. The show featured 15 different acts and was well attended by students, parents and faculty.

  • East County
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Duane and Karen Compton
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 6, 2010
Villagers hold season's first social

The Longbeach Village Association met for its first meeting/social of the 2010-11 season.

  • Longboat Key
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Fire Chief Kenneth B. Ellerbe, along with other members of the fire department, stand at attention for the raising of the flags and the Pledge of Allegiance during the ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Fire Rescue Station No. 1.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2010
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fire Rescue Station No. 1

Fire Rescue Station No. 1 had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct 6. The new station is the third station in Sarasota County to be "green."

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Artist Tekla installed her "Tree Works" series Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 6, 2010
Sculptures spotted in Sarasota

New artwork is popping up all over downtown Sarasota this month as part of the Sarasota Public Arts Committee's latest project, 'Intersections.' Twelve artists have been selected to display their work throughout five downtown shopping districts for the next year. The Public Arts Committee will then select one sculpture to purchase as part of the city of Sarasota's Public Art Collection. One of the most recent pieces to go up is a series of four sculptures by North Carolina artist, Tekla, entitled 'Tree Works.' The sculpture is located on Palm Avenue across from Church of the Redeemer.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Volunteers clean up on Key beaches

Volunteers collected 312 pounds of trash along a 4.75-mile stretch of Longboat Key's Manatee County beach Saturday, Oct. 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Rachel O'Hara and Maria Amodio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
The Longboat Observer welcomes new staff

This season, you might observe at least one new face and a familiar face around town.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Feline friend needs a new home

Monty, 5-month-old male, buff/white polydactyl, needs a new home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Mooney senior a published poet

Grant Schrantz, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School, recently had three of his poems published in literary magazine The Pepper Tree.

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