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  • August 18, 2010
Columbia to hold annual Community Harvest

The 13th annual Community Harvest fundraiser will take place in September at The Columbia Restaurant's seven locations.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2010
Chef Ray Arpke selected for ABC's 'Nightline' contest

Euphemia Haye Restaurant chef/proprietor Ray Arpke has been chosen as a finalist for ABC News "Nightline's" annual "People's Platelist" contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Virginia Sanders
  • August 18, 2010
Nesting season heats up after a slow start

As we reported in last month's column, turtle nesting, due to weather conditions, got off to a slow start as compared to last year's numbers. But, as of the end of July, we are surpassing 2009 numbers with 1,097 nests total thus far on Mote Marine Laboratory-monitored beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 18, 2010
The end of an era

The Klauber family gathered friends and family for a final bash at the Colony to celebrate a key chapter in Longboat history.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 6 through Aug. 12, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 18, 2010
Five sales this week surpass $1 million mark

Of the key sales recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses, five occurred on Longboat Key, including two in Manatee County, two on St. Armands Key and one on Bird Key.

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  • August 18, 2010
WEATHER: Island Idol

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
  • Molly Schechter
  • August 18, 2010
Daddy, please via PowerPoint

Jenna Greenfield, a student at Braden River Middle School, really wanted to go to Hershey World, Pa., for her 12th birthday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2010
Primrose kids provide for pets

About 150 Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch students donated more than 300 items to the Honor Sanctuary during the school's recent Precious Pets program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 18, 2010
Letts examines Boca Grande health-care model

Dr. Pamela Letts treats anywhere from 30 to 50 patients a day during the height of season at the Centre Shops Family Practice and Urgent Care.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 17, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Room Feelings

Room Feelings specializes in the planning and design of residential and commercial spaces.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 16, 2010
OBITUARY: Ruth Lillian Wexler

Ruth Wexler, 88, was a founding member of Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 13, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Green Ginger Hair Design

Gordon and Lynda Hall bought Green Ginger Hair Design after moving to Sarasota from France.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 13, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Polo Grill Back-to-School Party for Grown-Ups

The Polo Grill and Bar will host this event at 8 p.m., Aug. 14, at the restaurant, 10670 Boardwalk Loop.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 12, 2010
OBITUARY: Rhea Goldman

Rhea Goldman, 100, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
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