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Courtesy photo. Isabella Paspa, Linda Weber, Cindy Dasta, Jean Tarsy, Jean Zakovec and Mary Lou Decker
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Calling all angels at Frosty Frolic

Linda Weber and Jean Zakovec sparkled in angel costumes at last month's Frosty Frolic, earning them a spot in our 'Spirit of the Season' contest.

  • Longboat Key
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Beverly Peterman, seated, center, celebrates with her book club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Beverly Peterman turns the page on her Key life

After 18 years on Longboat Key, Beverly Peterman and her husband, Ira, are starting a new chapter: They're moving back to Connecticut to be near family.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Reading rainbow

Students at Haile Middle School raised more than $6,000 to further the cause of reading late last month, after the school's language arts department hosted a fundraiser for the Ethiopia Reads! organization.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Gift giver

For Lakewood Ranch resident Doreen Degirolamo, the best Christmas gift was one she already had at home.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Tail tappin'

If Lakewood Ranch resident Helen Hagerty had a tail, it would be wagging.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2014
Regent wins first match of 2014

East County residents welcomed the start of the new year during the Kitchner & Pierro/iBusinessSolutions Cup Jan. 5.

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Courtesy photo. The six socialized feral kittens are available for adoption to loving owners who are willing to keep them indoors or in a caged lanai.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 8, 2014
Six rescued kittens seek loving homes

A Key couple socialized a litter of young felines that are now ready for adoption.

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Observer Media Group Chairman David Beliles, center, with retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters and retired Senior Advertising Executive Wendi Simons
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 8, 2014
Friends, family honor Claire Hunter at service

More than 75 people attended a memorial service and witness to the resurrection for longtime Longboat Observer co-owner Claire Hunter, who died Dec. 15. She was 84.

  • Longboat Key
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Lexi, formerly named Jasmine, is named after Gene Witt Elementary fifth-grader and Honor Animal Rescue volunteer Lexi Brown, who was murdered.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2014
Paws for celebration

Honor Animal Rescue adopted out 1,000 animals in 2013, thanks to the DePew family's December adoption of Lexi, a 2-year-old collie mix.

  • East County
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Amanda Sebastiano. University Park resident Sandy Chase co-authored a story about the difficulties of keeping New Year's resolutions — "The Resolutionary War."
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2014
Resolution revolution

Two women join forces for their recently released book to fight the war on New Year's resolutions.

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Beruff
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2014
Builder sets company record in home sales

Sales totaling $100 million in 2013 keeps local builder Medallion Home optimistic about the future of the company.

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Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Weather: East County

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton.

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Susan and Cliff Scholz, Susan and Tim Clarke and Mickey Callenen attended last year's Party on the Pass.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 8, 2014
Save the dates

We're looking forward to an eventful season. Here, we choose our top 10 picks for the winter/spring season.

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Fitness leader Sherry Fidellr will be leaving the Recreation Center at the end of the season after 20 years.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 8, 2014
New year brings fitness options for Longboaters

This column heads into its 17th year with its most news ever about fitness classes. There is an exciting array of new formats, teachers and time periods at both the Longboat Key Education Center and Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

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Barbara Thurston submitted this sunrise photo, taken near Emerald Harbor on Longboat Key.
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  • January 8, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Barbara Thurston submitted this sunrise photo, taken near Emerald Harbor on Longboat Key.

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