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Sam and the late Sally Shapiro
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  • December 22, 2014
Program to honor Sally Shapiro

Longboat Key resident Sally Shapiro loved music, and a special musical program her husband, Sam, organized will honor her memory.

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  • December 22, 2014
Key of Sea seeks new voices

Key of Sea Chorus, which sings at assisted-living and retirement homes in the Sarasota area, is inviting new members to join.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
Learn more about LBK Foundation

Want to know more about the Longboat Key Foundation, which is embarking on a $1 million fundraising drive, as reported in the Dec. 18 issue of the Longboat Observer?

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  • December 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • December 22, 2014
Our View: The story behind his birth

We all know what happened on 'Christmas' - as St. Luke masterfully wrote in his Gospel. But having some of the context that led up to this holy, remarkable day adds to its richness.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Robert Tucker

Robert Tucker, 78, of Durham, N.C., and formerly of Longboat Key and Pittsburgh, died Dec. 13.

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  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Jerry Slansky

Jerry Slansky, 67, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 15.

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  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Peggy Skidmore

Peggy Skidmore, of Longboat Key and Sea Girt, N.J., died Dec. 14.

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  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Dale Neuhaus

Dale Neuhaus, 84, of Hudson, Ohio, and formerly of Longboat Key, died Dec. 6.

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Saivetz
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 22, 2014
Google alerts World War II veterans to shared stories

Brad Saivetz, of Longboat Key, and Thomas Creekmore, of Longneck, Del., never knew they shared so much - until this November.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 22, 2014
LBK Education Center to begin winter semester

For many Americans, education ends when they receive their college degree. Research has shown, however, that it's important to keep learning no matter what age you are.

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Carolyn Eliason submitted this sunset photo, taken on St. Armands Circle.
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  • December 22, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • December 22, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Unit A-303 at Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club sold for $840,000. File photo
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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 22, 2014
Three-bedroom Sanctuary unit sells for $840,000

A condominium in Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • December 22, 2014
He's a swinging sensation

When Gus Andreone, 103, teed it up at the Lakes Course of Sarasota's Palm-Aire Country Club, he expected to shoot under his age - he usually does.

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  • December 22, 2014
'Excellent' mentors recognized

One East County teacher may officially be coined 'excellent.'

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  • December 22, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Jake Dube has won two district championships and a regional championship over the past three seasons.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2014
Central focus

Lakewood Ranch High senior Jake Dube switched positions from right midfield to center midfield for the first time this year and is playing productively.

  • East County
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Local tennis professionals from Manatee and Sarasota Counties offer free skill clinics to players at the end of the season. Courtesy photos
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2014
Friendly competition

The Suncoast Tennis League welcomes approximately 1,800 players in five divisions from 30 clubs across Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Annie
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
Dear Santa:

Students from East County schools share their holiday wishes.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
Weather: East County

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The home at 6520 The Masters Ave. has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,474 square feet of living area. It sold for $555,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 22, 2014
Knightsbridge home sells for $1.05 million

A home in Knightsbridge tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Santas Dennis, Jeffry and Doug say they don’t play Santa; they have become Santa. Photos by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2014
Santa secrets

Being Santa fills the soul with joy, life and laughter. It's a job these Santas take seriously all year long.

  • East County
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The 1.5-acre restaurant site is located at 8165 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., adjacent to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. It formerly housed a trailer for Homes by Towne. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2014
Ranch gains first lakefront restaurant

Texas-based Black Walnut Cafe bought a site adjacent to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Monday.

  • East County
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Trappers remove gators if Ranch residents report a nuisance. File photo
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2014
Gator policy still floats

After a warning from an attorney, Town Hall officials will focus on educational efforts to eliminate needless gator trappings.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Willis' display features a collapsible sleigh his college roommate made for him. It takes him a week to get his outside decorations just right. Photos by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2014
Crazy for Christmas

Joe Willis' decorations started simply enough, but they've grown into an epic display.

  • East County
  • News
Klauber
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

In honor of Christmas, we collected your best head-shaking holiday stories. From expired turkeys to mischievous squirrels, these are the memories these readers won't soon forget.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2014
Cigar maker to deliver bar, pizza

Giacomo 'Jack' Guggino plans to bring a bar back to Whitney Beach Plaza in January - but it won't be a cigar bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Daniels is director of Integra Realty Resources in Tampa. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2014
Developer eyes area for senior homes

Luxury senior housing developer Watercrest Senior Living Group is considering the Bay Isles area for a future community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2014
Statistical snapshot

Longboat Key has a median age of 71.4, and it's a tough place for a single lady searching for Mr. Right. See what other details the American Community Survey reveals about the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
News Briefs

New playground installed in Durante Park; Town Hall to close for Christmas, New Year's; U.S. Army Corps considers shrinking Lido groin; Mediation ends in Arbomar lawsuit resolution

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yusuke Horiguchi delivers gifts on Christmas Eve. approximately 35
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

Some holidays are magical, and some result in mishaps. Regardless, the season always results in plenty of memories. Here, we share some of your most memorable holidays stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Gift of friendship is priceless

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
News Briefs

East County high schools excel in graduation rates; Adoption numbers rising; Music on Main acts set

  • East County
  • News
Dick Vitale says he resonates with the cause of pediatric cancer because he loves children. "I was a school teacher," he says. "Kids brighten me up." Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2014
Vitale publishes new book

As legendary basketball coach and ESPN commentator sits in the shade of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's tennis facility, watching youth volley balls across the tennis court, he has one thing on his mind: impacting children affected by cancer.

  • East County
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