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National AJC Board of Governors member David Chaifetz, AJC regional president Anne Virag, AJC regional vice president Carol Siegler and national AJC Board of Governors member Arthur Karafin.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Showing their Jewish pride

Members of AJC in Sarasota gathered to display their pride for their identity.

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Rabbi Jonathan Katz will facilitate the five-week program on Longboat Key.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2020
Bereavement Support Group returns to Longboat

Rabbi Jonathan Katz brings the five-week program to the key, beginning Jan. 23.

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T.Georgiano's donated 300 pairs of shoes to Second Chance Last Opportunity.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 2, 2020
T.Georgiano's donates 300 pairs of shoes

T.Georgiano's donated 300 pairs of shoes to Second Chance Last Opportunity on Dec. 12.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 2, 2020
Temple Sinai installs new rabbi

Rabbi Samantha Kahn was formally installed as Temple Sinai's new rabbi on Dec. 6.

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John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 2, 2020
Get those calendars ready

Longboaters won't want to miss these 2020 events.

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Winners of the 2019 tournament's Division 1, Andy and Karen Adams, Sandra Weiss and Chris Wetzig.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 1, 2020
Observer Challenge still swinging after 20 years

The tennis tournament celebrates two decades in January.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 1, 2020
Fantastic financiers

The Town of Longboat Key's finance department outdid themselves again.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 1, 2020
Sarasota celebrates new year with a street party downtown

Revelers of all ages enjoy fun, games, food at the city's annual Pineapple Drop festivities.

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Audrey Modglin, Andrew Vac and Gail Loefgren.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 31, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates the end of a decade

Members gathered for a low-key lunch.

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Longboat Key's swan population has had bad luck in increasing its numbers over the past two years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2019
2019 Digital Year in Review

The observer stayed busy online in 2019. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

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Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa at the 2018 Breakfast with Santa event.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 28, 2019
Sarasota shoots to the top of Santa's nice list

Who better to be on Santa's Nice List than Sarasotans?

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Get your e-books at the Sarasota County Library kiosk.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 27, 2019
Quick reads

The Sarasota County Library is now accessible from Town Hall.

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Aaaron Dhanhai, Mallory Albritton, Allyson Galvin and Cooper Flerlage.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 26, 2019
Students lead community service numbers

Four Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School students go above the call of 100 community service hours.

  • Sarasota
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Alice Jones and Dee Webber
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 26, 2019
Woman sews 2,000 stockings

Dee Webber sewed 2,000 stockings to hand out to children this holiday season.

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Toys for Tots at Longboat Harbour, accompanied by Santa Claus (Liam Wood) and Bill Coughlin.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 25, 2019
The Nice List: Longboat's giving spirit brings cheer to those beyond the island

The Nice List is crowded with Longboaters who went above and beyond this year.

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