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  • Dora Walters
  • February 17, 2010
Sprirted strut

Attendees of the Longboat Island Chapel's Valentine's Day jazz service took to the aisles when the program's finale, 'The Saints,' was played. While the Al Hixon Jazz All-Stars performed, audience members used colorful umbrellas to show off their spirited style. The annual event, which also featured vocalist Chris Brown, drew a large crowd to the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 17, 2010
Osteopathy: What's old is new again

Once out of the mainstream, osteopathic concepts are increasingly embraced by traditional M.D.s.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Ron Johnson: 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year

Ron Johnson: 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Braden River senior earns service award

Alycia Bower, 18, president of ManaTEENs, will be honored with the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Schools raise money for Haiti

Willis Elementary fifth-graders, in partnership with ShelterBox USA, raised more than $5,000 for Haiti relief through a campaign called High Five for Haiti.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
BRE teachers awarded grants

Two teachers at Braden River Elementary recently received grants.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Dancing families need your votes

Two families from Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch have entered videos in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance Off competition, and they need your votes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • February 17, 2010
Deal Us In

Heart of the matter

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Sunrise prize

Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo taken on the north end of the Key. 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
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 16, 2010
Island Chapel celebrates Creole style

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel and guests were treated to an authentic Cajun dinner for their Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 16, 2010
St. Thomas More women get fashion fix

Dillard's garbs the St. Thomas More Women's Club in elegant style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 15, 2010
Boys and Girls Clubs celebrate 40th anniversary at circus

This year marks the 40-year milestone of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 13, 2010
'Stupid Cupid' party all fun, no fuss

Junior League held its annual "Stupid Cupid" Valentine's Day party at Libby's.

  • Sarasota
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