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  • March 18, 2010
80 years and still soaring

Whitney Beach resident John Crimaldi recently got a surprise for his 80th birthday when his family and his best friend, R.J. Holland, and Holland's wife paid him a surprise visit.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Dora Walters
  • March 18, 2010
Islander Club resident speaks about the politics of happiness at Islander

Islander Club resident Derek Bok spoke about his most recent book, "The Politics for Happiness: What Government Can Learn from the Research on Wellbeing," March 12 to his fellow condominium residents.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2010
BIW hosts relaxing afternoon

Game Day, held March 17, at Temple Beth Israel, was attended by more than 70 people. Players had a choice of games; mah-jongg, bridge and Scrabble were the most popular options. The event was sponsored by the Beth Israel Women.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2010
Whitney Beach hosts prized picnic

Residents of Whitney Beach Conservancy gathered for their annual picnic March 17. As usual, members took turns at games of skill, and winners were rewarded with prizes.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Maria Amodio
  • March 17, 2010
Classroom Spotlight: Out of Door Academy

Students in Renee Pitts' third-grade class explain the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, which they learned for their upcoming play, 'Five a Day Live.'

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Memorial Service for Herbert Sapstein

A memorial service for Herbert Sapstein, 80, of Longboat Key, who died March 1, will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, March 22.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Tiny's of Longboat Key to close March 31

The north-Key bar will close after three decades of operation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Key Real Estate: Tangerine Bay condo sells for $1,695,000

The transaction was the largest of the 13 sales recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses for the recording week of March 1 through March 5.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 5 through March 11, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Business Observer

Barbara Brichford named homeowner liaison manager; Seeger earns professional yacht broker designation.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Color Palette

Russ Gervais submitted this sunset photo taken at Bay Isles Beach Club. 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
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 16, 2010
Tanzanian Bishop visits All Angels

The message was one of hope and faith when Bishop Sadock Makaya of the Diocese of Tabora in Tanzania spoke at All Angels Episcopal Church on Tuesday, March 16. The Bishop Makaya spoke about his experience with the church and then answered questions from members of the parish.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 16, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Derek's Culinary Casual

Derek's Culinary Casual Executive Chef Derek Barnes shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 15, 2010
Man on the street: Green Day

We asked Longboaters if they had plans for St. Patrick's Day.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 15, 2010
Obituary: Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr.

Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr., 63, worked in various real-estate positions.

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