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Neighbors

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 23, 2010
Home Run

Construction to begin soon on Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Luck
  • June 23, 2010
Pope bestows papal honors on local priests

Monsignor Gerard Finegan, of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, received papal honors from Pope Benedict XVI, along with four other priests in the Diocese of Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 23, 2010
Spillover

Experts say oil is unlikely to wash up on Sarasota-Manatee shores, but, according to Realtors, some buyers are waiting out the situation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 11 through June 17, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 23, 2010
Nesting Mode

Volunteers help track Longboat turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 23, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Michel named member of Top 5 in Real Estate Network; Bernadette Caswell earns the SRES designation.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2010
Business Observer

Bill Isaac named to Fifth Third Bancorp board; LaPensee celebrates graduation of two employees.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2010
WEATHER: Sunset Skyscrapers

Annella Preble submitted this sunset photo, taken at The Westchester, 4825 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2010
Birth Announcements 06.24.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 23, 2010
Tommy Bahama features "I AM HOME" artists

The Tommy Bahama Retail Store, located on St. Armands Circle, showcased the works of homeless artists living in the Sarasota and Bradenton area who are participants of the "I am home" art project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 22, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Nealski's Smokin' BBQ

Nealski's Smokin' BBQ owners Allen and Carla Neal share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 21, 2010
Whale sharks spotted near Sarasota

Mote scientists tagged three of the 10 sharks to study their movement patterns.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Grill Favorites (VIDEO)

In honor of Father's Day, The East County Observer caught up with employees and customers at the Gateway Publix to learn about their favorite grilling meats.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 18, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Lynches Pub & Grub

Lynches Pub & Grub owners Ethna and Christine Lynch share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 18, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Flamingo frenzy

Jungle Gardens' Zoo Camp lets kids feed flamingos, play with parrots and learn about lemurs. Scroll down for video.

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