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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 10, 2009
The Perfect Storm

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Richard Dickerson was working as Sanibel Island's fire chief when Hurricane Charley struck in 2004. His best advice: 'Evacuate.'

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 10, 2009
St. Mary's daily Masses move to activity center

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church is currently undergoing minor renovations, but the updates aren't making a dent in the church's Mass schedule.

  • Longboat Key
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  • June 10, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

Submissions are still being accepted for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 10, 2009
It's all coming up roses - 180 of them

After Ross Toussaint, owner of Exotica Florist, heard that D.M. Williams, general manager at Casa del Mar, had to be taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for stitches May 12, he brought Williams 180 roses - one for every stitch.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2009
Plymouth Harbor photographer to hold opening reception

Wildlife photographer and retired veterinarian Dr. Lou Newman will hold an opening reception for his photography exhibit Tuesday, June 9.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 8, 2009
Rain helps Longboat weather drought

The week of June 1 through June 7 on Longboat Key was the second-highest week in terms of rainfall in 2009.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 4, 2009
Harry's presents $595 to Turtle Watch

Harry's Continental Kitchens presented a $595 check to Longboat Key Turtle Watch Thursday, June 4. The amount was raised at a wine tasting held May 14, at Harry's Deli.

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  • June 4, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section.

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  • June 4, 2009
Funtastics takes a leap into summer with events

School's out, but open gym night is on.

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  • June 4, 2009
Sarasota cemetery honors military servicemen

Nearly 700 people attended the first Memorial Day celebration Saturday, May 30, at the Sarasota National Cemetery.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2009
Don't be catty, come to Feline Flair

The Animal Rescue Coalition announced its second Feline Flair adoption extravaganza, scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

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  • By Virginia Sanders
  • June 4, 2009
Visit Mote to track turtles at new exhibit

Now is a wonderful time to visit Mote Marine Aquarium and check out the new sea-turtle exhibit, the Roy and Susan Palmer Sea Turtle Center, made possible through a gift from Penelope Kingman, in honor of Barry Kingman.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 4, 2009
Longboat Key Financial celebrates new services

The former Longboat Key Financial Group has a new name and new services.

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  • By Robin Hartill and Stephanie Hannum
  • June 3, 2009
Class of 2009 - Part Two

Oh, the places they'll go. In high school, these seniors played sports, volunteered their time and participated in extracurricular activities while striving for academic success. Now, see what's next for the senior class of Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

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