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  • September 10, 2014
University Park lady golfers take swing for children

The University Park Country Club Ladies Golf Association, with the support of the 9-Hole LGA, has raised $3,516 to provide uniforms for children at Emma E. Booker Elementary School.

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  • September 10, 2014
Community Activities seeks scarers, event photographs

Love to be scared or, better yet, be the scarer?

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First-year ODA head coach Stefanie Betz, far left, saw the Lady Thunder open its district season with a 3-0 victory over Imagine High Sept. 4.
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  • September 10, 2014
Warm Welcome

Stefanie Betz spent six years as an assistant coach at volleyball powerhouse Venice High before taking over the helm at ODA this year.

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Steven Herich. Courtesy photos
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  • September 10, 2014
Aren't you barracuda?

Steven Herich, of Beach Fishing Adventures, recently caught a 30-pound, 52-inch barracuda.

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Charlie Bonds III, Shadana Glover and Shayla Glover
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  • September 10, 2014
Donation creates summer camp gift

A donation from St. Armands Key Lutheran Church's senior ministry recently made it possible for 13 children to attend Dollar Dynasty's educational summer camp.

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  • September 10, 2014
Submit your weather photos!

If you capture a stunning sunset on your camera, submit it for our Weather Photo Contest.

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WILD TIME. Longboat resident John Wild stays on top of the latest news while in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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  • September 10, 2014
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FRENCH CONNECTION. Bernard and Lauren Walsh enjoyed catching up on their Longboat Observer news while touring Marie Antoinette's estate on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. The Walshes also enjoyed sightseeing in Paris.
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  • September 10, 2014
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Cliffs notes. The Longboat Observer made a splash, as usual, when it traveled with Managing Editor Robin Hartill to Negril, Jamaica. After reading the latest news, Hartill took many jumps off the town’s famous cliffs.
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Shapiro
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  • September 10, 2014
Obituary: Sally Shapiro

Sally Shapiro, 84, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Wooster, Ohio, died Sept. 2.

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Noyes
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  • September 10, 2014
Obituary: Harvey Noyes

Harvey LaVern Noyes Jr., 94, of Bradenton and formerly of Sharon, Pa., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 2.

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Hahn
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  • September 10, 2014
Obituary: Pieter Moen Hahn

Pieter Moen Hahn, 60, of Bradenton, died Aug. 25.

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Sarasota firefighter and tile setter Tom Didiego lends a helping hand at Save Our Seabirds. "There was an immediate need here," he said. "I'm just glad I could help." Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 10, 2014
Firefighter lays foundation for renovation at SOS

The hospital floors at Save our Seabirds were once layers of peeling linoleum held together with duct tape. But thanks to the help of some Parrotheads and a Sarasota firefighter, the floors are the latest piece of the renovation puzzle at the nonprofit organization.

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Logue
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 10, 2014
Retired educator experiments in science book for teens

Charlie Logue attempts to bridge the gap in American science proficiency in 'Science Experiments for Beginners.'

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USF Hospitality and Technology Dean Cihan Cobanoglu and Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers announce the Key Club becoming the university's new teaching hotel. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 10, 2014
Key Club announces partnership with USF Sarasota-Manatee

The Resort at Longboat Key Club and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee have joined forces, with the Key Club becoming the school's teaching hotel for the College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership.

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