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  • Dora Walters
  • April 28, 2010
Historic evening

The Longboat Key Historical Society delved into the Key's rich and varied history for its 'Elegant Benefit' fundraiser.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Birth Announcements 04.29.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Sunset Salute

Rebecca Goldthwaite submitted this sunset photo taken from Beachplace, 1109 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
  • Michael Eng
  • April 28, 2010
Starbucks barista brings daughter to work

State Road 70 Starbucks barista Cyndee Vanderford introduced her daughter, Michelle, 13, to the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work day April 22.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2010
BRMS student takes school's top post for a day

Eighth-grade student Victoria Tanner served as Principal for the Day at Braden River Middle School today.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 27, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Sam Snead's Tavern

Sam Snead's Tavern Assistant General Manager Terry Hansen shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Vonda Clayton

Vonda Clayton, 95, loved Longboat Key's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Michael Townsend Martin

Michael Townsend Martin, 68, became the youngest general manager in professional sports.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Martin Rettinger

Martin Rettinger, 80, died April 18.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Virginia Criblez Withington

Virginia Criblez Withington, 77, was active in many Longboat Key organizations.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 25, 2010
Taste of Winefest

The Florida Winefest and Auction wrapped up its four-day charity fundraiser with 'Taste of Winefest,' an al fresco food, wine, beer and ale tasting at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2010
Music lovers unwind at 'Finally Friday'

The John and Mable Ringling Museum held its fun-for-all event, "Finally Friday in the Courtyard," for concert-lovers and young professionals.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Taste of Winefest

Taste of Winefest is an al fresco food and wine tasting and will be held at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Luck
  • April 23, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Smooth Jazz on St. Armands

Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Fridays with Style takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 23, at St. Armands Circle. Les Sabler & City Heat will perform.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 22, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Moore's Stone Crab

Moore's Stone Crab co-owner Alan Moore shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

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