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  • Dora Walters
  • February 24, 2010
St. Mary's collects more than $20,000

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church has collected $22,420 for Haitian Relief, and donations are continuing to come in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
Players Club acts and sings the part

There was a lot to love about The Players Club's Valentine's Day concert directed by resident Michael Arnold.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
Garden Club shows its love for dinner

The Longboat Key Garden Club's annual progressive dinner, which featured the theme "Love is on the Key," drew a record 77 people on Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
Iwo Jima Marines are now few, but still proud

Longboat Key resident and Iwo Jima survivor Martin Samowitz was there when the U.S. Marine Corps raised the flag that became an iconic image of WW II. The 65th anniversary of Iwo Jima was Feb. 19, and the anniversary of the flag raising over Mount Suribachi was four days later, on Feb. 23.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
No mystery: Grand Bay resident's first novel is a hit

Last year, Grand Bay resident James Hensal published "Heir of Suspicion."

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
Church shows mercy in St. Mary's case

Former St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church office assistant Margaret Carroll was sentenced to house arrest and probation for grand-theft charges.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
Greyhound rescue to host performance

The Gilley Girls, a performance troupe comprising former racing greyhounds, will perform at Racing Dog Rescue Project's Open House and Fundraiser from 1-4 p.m., Feb. 28, at the organization, 1801 Verna Road.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
LECOM students earn scholarships

Two Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton students received top honors at the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association's 107th annual conference Feb. 18-21 in Ft. Lauderdale.

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  • February 24, 2010
Birth Announcements 02.25.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 24, 2010
Pets unleash inner desires

For the Kibbles 'N' Nibbles event, proud pet owners brought their dogs and cats to meet an animal communicator.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
Full Circle

Even when times are tight, businesses continue to come to St. Armands Circle to take advantage of the shopping district's world-class reputation. Here's a look at businesses that have opened on the Circle since October.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 12 through Feb. 18, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
Organic Living Fair will help green lifestyles grow

According to Grant's Gardens and WaterWise Solutions owner Grant Beatt, property managers and residents face a number of problems when it comes to sustainable landscaping and water conservation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
Wave of Gratitude

Gil Weiner submitted this sunset photo taken on Bradenton Beach. 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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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2010
Chamber accepting nominations for Small Business Awards

The awards will be given out at the awards breakfast June 10.

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