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  • February 12, 2014
Better late than never for couple

A friend fixed up Howard Temkin and Barbara Koren back in 1975 in Massachusetts. They became friends, went out again in 2001, then officially became a couple in December 2012.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
St. Mary men swing in for tee time

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Men's Club held its first golf outing Jan. 20 at Manatee County Golf Course in Bradenton.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Longboat Key lures more than 1,000 book buyers

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson's photography book, 'The Lure of Longboat Key,' is luring many readers.

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Judy Graham, Mote trustee, with John and Deborah Dart. Courtesy
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  • February 12, 2014
Mote VIPs enjoy first look at 'Survivors'

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's new limited-time exhibit, 'Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations,' features special guests from the animal kingdom such as the peacock mantis shrimp, blue-ringed octopus and the Vietnamese mossy frog.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Obituary: Howard Swartz

Howard Swartz, 86, of Longboat Key and New City, N.Y., died Feb. 9.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Jean Swartz

Barbara Jean Swartz, 82, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 1.

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Kelsey Grau Local athlete Ralph Maxwell has his sights set on gold.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 12, 2014
Your Neighbor | Ralph Maxwell

Ralph Maxwell recently returned from the Florida International Senior Games and State Championships, where he earned medals in all his events and set three new records in the 50-meter sprint, triple jump and 800-meter run.

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  • February 12, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

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Lori Sax Ken Hughes founded Bradenton-based CNK Realty last year. The commercial real estate firm focuses exclusively on medical and health care properties.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 12, 2014
Medical Moves

A boom has percolated in medical and health care commercial real estate. Brokers hope it lasts awhile.

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Ed Kolodzieski snapped this sunset photo, taken from his catamaran, Enchanted.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Ed Kolodzieski snapped this sunset photo, taken from his catamaran, Enchanted.

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Adam Hoynacki celebrates receiving his white coat with daughter, Amelia, and wife, Sidney.
  • By Michael Polin
  • February 12, 2014
Students earn white coats

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton campus held white coat ceremonies Feb. 8 for 136 pharmacy students and 192 medical students at Harvest United Methodist Church.

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GOOD NEWS. Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club residents Fran and Thom Mastrelli brought their East County Observer along on their recent tour through South Africa. They caught up on their news at the Cape of Good Hope near Capetown.
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  • February 12, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com and click on the 'Contests' tab in the upper-right hand corner to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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Vickie LaChance keeps her husband, Earl, happy by making him and his softball teammates sandwiches.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 12, 2014
Second chance for love

Earl LaChance took a chance on love when courting his wife, Vickie. Today they thrive in a relationship based on communication, sacrifice and, of course, sandwiches.

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Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of kayakers at sunset, taken near Robinson Preserve.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Weather: East County

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of kayakers at sunset, taken near Robinson Preserve.

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Karen MacIntosh smiles in her special Chico’s Black Label outfit.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbourettes Fashion Show

The Harbourettes hosted their annual fashion show luncheon on Tuesday at the Longboat Harbour clubhouse. This year's theme was 'Sail Away' and showcased Chico's outfits that were perfect for travel.

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