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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 13, 2015
Taste of the Keys to bring food, fashion and fun for good cause

Twelve local 'celebrities' will embrace their inner supermodels and hit the runway in fashions by Island Pursuit Jan. 21 for the fifth annual Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cindy Leder submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beachplace on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

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Playwright Jack Gilhooley's latest New York production was "The XXX Scholar," presented by Variations Productions in June 2014. Gilhooley, a Mote Ranch resident, has been writing plays for more than 40 years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2015
Dreaming up drama

Although prolific, James Joyce isn't exactly great theater material. So Jack Gilhooley wrote a play about Joyce's feisty wife instead.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Roxana Walters submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Weather: East County

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Dr. Robert Morrison's Rolls Royce was a gift from the Queen of Holland. He frequently drove it on Longboat Key and around St. Armands Circle. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 13, 2015
Morrison's insight improved vision for millions

Dr. Robert Morrison invented the soft contact lens and treated countless celebrities. His career began with the goal of being the best he could be.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2015
CALENDAR: Longboat Key weekly events

The following events and meetings will take place this week on Longboat Key.

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Town Hall 2015 Chairwoman, Nancy Morgan with guest speaker Charles Krauthammer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 12, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Charles Krauthammer Town Hall lecture luncheon

Guests met for a luncheon with Charles Krauthammer following the kickoff to the Ringling College Library Association 2015 Town Hall lecture series at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
President Murray Blueglass, keynote speaker Rob Lorei and Vice President Howard Veit
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 12, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its first meeting of 2015 on Jan. 13. Keynote speaker Rob Lorei's topic was 'Where We've Been and Where We're Going in Florida Politics.' He spoke about the 2014 elections and where to go from there.

  • Longboat Key
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Oma McCall presents David Bair of Quality Boats with a certificate of recognition at the Monday Mixer Jan. 12.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Monday Mixer Quality Boats

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the remodeling of Quality Boats with a Monday Mixer on Jan. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Louis Ducruet, grandson of H.S.H the Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Jacqueline Zerbini and Fred Pfening III prepare to unveil their respective plaques.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 11, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The 28th annual Circus Ring of Fame Inductions was held on Jan. 11 at St. Armands Circle. The ceremony honored those who have been monumental in the circus industry, and award recipients were H.S.H. the Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the Del Moral Troupe, Fred Pfening, Jr., Miguel Vazquez and Jacqueline Zerbini.

  • Longboat Key
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Guitarist and vocalists Joey Bravo performs for the band Lazy Bonez.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Thunder by the Bay

Engines purred and live music boomed in Downtown Sarasota for the 17th annual Thunder by the Bay motorcycle festival this weekend.

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  • News
Renee Fletcher with her sons Jack and Max were excited to try hot dogs and dessert at the Jewish Food Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 7th annual Jewish Food Festival

The pastrami was piled high and the knishes were fresh for the 7th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan.11 at Temple Sinai.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vicki Goffinet, Stacey Monroe, Tonya Stockhill and Cara Botelho.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K

Friends and former teammates supported a late friend with the 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K Walk/Run Saturday, Jan. 10 at Siesta Beach. Proceeds benefit the scholarship that was created in Monroe's name after he was killed in a car accident in 2011.

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Dottie Peterson and Julie Brady recite The Pledge of Allegiance to start the Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club of Sarasota

The ladies of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota met for a luncheon meeting Friday, Jan. 9 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
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Jack Black, Town Manager Dave Bullock and Richard Thackery
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Republican Club held its first meeting of 2015 on Jan. 9. Town Manager Dave Bullock was the keynote speaker and gave members an update on major plans and updates for the Key in the next 12 to 24 months.

  • Longboat Key
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