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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
Cornerstone breaks ground on expansion

Church members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony, prayer and an ice cream social June 28.

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  • Michael Eng
  • July 1, 2009
Harvest praise band releases CD

The HY5 Praise Band released "Believe Belong Live Love Grow" in April.

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  • July 1, 2009
Freedom Festival features fun time for the Fourth

He's ready for action. We received official word from the mouth of Uncle Sam himself - Longboat Key's Jim Seaton - that he can't wait to resume his role as Uncle Sam for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's Freedom Festival this year.

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  • July 1, 2009
Harry's presents record check to United Way

Harry's Continental Kitchens owners Harry and Lynn Christensen presented a check for $935 Thursday, June 25, for United Way of Manatee County's Climbing for Dollars

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2009
Picture captures patriotic pride

Longboat Key resident Virginia Sanders is known for her photography, among other talents.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 30, 2009
Rotary Clubs donate $15,000 in playground equipment

Students at Oak Park School will now have recess on a shady playground.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2009
Obituary: Benjamin Gilfix

Benjamin Gilfix, 71, of Longboat Key, died June 11.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 29, 2009
Cornerstone church breaks ground

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch broke ground on its new building project during a special ceremony Sunday night.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2009
Whitney Beach Deli & Wines re-opens Saturday

After closing the restaurant and bar last Sunday, June 21, owner Andrew Hlywa decided to re-open his bar and restaurant with a limited menu starting Saturday, June 27.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2009
Harry's wine tasting raises highest amount to date

Harry's Continental Kitchens June 18 wine tasting benefiting United Way of Manatee County raised the most money at a Harry's wine-tasting fundraiser to date.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Loren Mayo
  • June 25, 2009
Community leaders get locked up for a good cause

The Muscular Dystrophy Association 'arrested' local community leaders Thursday at its South Sarasota Lockup. The organization hopes to raise $60,000.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2009
Free For All

Get ready to paint the town red, white and blue. Freedom Fest, Longboat Key's annual Fourth of July extravaganza, is back, and this year's event features an encore presentation.

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  • June 24, 2009
Community Calendar

DON'T MISS LLSA Chamber of Commerce Reception for President Tom Aposporos What: The 'acting' is over. Tom Aposporos is now the official president of the chamber. Join him and other chamber members for a casual, personal reception. The event is free and open to the public. Call 383-2466.

  • Longboat Key
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  • June 24, 2009
Worship Services

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, will hold Wednesday communion and anointing services at 10 a.m. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. The Rev. David Danner is the rector. 383-8161.

  • Longboat Key
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  • June 24, 2009
Obituaries

Jill Green, 76, of State College, Pa., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Monday, June 22.

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