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  • November 18, 2014
Kiwanis spirit to ring through town

Christmas bells aren't quite ringing yet, but bells will soon be ringing at a Publix near you.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Batmobile swoops in to fundraiser

Longboat Key resident Eugene Knock's Batmobile was a big hit at a recent Palma Sola Elementary School fundraiser.

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  • November 18, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • Longboat Key
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President and CEO of Praxeis, Jim Cater with Jackie Pillsbury.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mary Fran Carroll Portrait Unveiling

Guests raised a glass for a portrait unveiling of the late Mary Fran Carroll on Tuesday evening at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert Gause is the new Manatee County School Board Chairman and Dave Miner will serve as vice chairman.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 18, 2014
Manatee County School Board welcomes new leaders

At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Manatee County School Board approved Robert Gause and Dave Miner for its chairman and vice chairman positions.

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The Bijou Café is located at 1287 First St. and has been at the same location since opening in 1986. The restaurant features continental American cuisine with flavors from many parts of the world.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Bijou Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen with The Bijou Cafe owner Jean-Pierre 'J.P.' Knaggs and chef Bob Camille for shrimp piri piri. Watch a video and get the full recipe in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Obituary: Albert Wohlers

Albert Wohlers, 97, of Longboat Key and formerly of Park Ridge, Ill., died Nov. 11.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Obituary: Earl Ruggiero

Earl Ruggiero, 89, of Longboat Key and Leominster, Mass., died Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 18, 2014
Key community to gather for Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

People of all faiths are invited to attend the 34th annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, which will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 25.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Obituary: Nancy Erickson

Nancy Erickson, 81, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 14

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Stuff the bus

A bus isn't just for transporting people anymore.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Freedom ringers

As Freedom Elementary celebrated Veterans Day with its annual 'Let Freedom Ring' courtyard ceremony Nov. 12, there was a special treat in the crowd: original Parent-Teacher Organization member Sharri Cagle and two of her three children, Lindsey and Logan.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Help for homes

Habitat for Humanity is known for building homes for families.

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  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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OH DEER. East County staff writer Amanda Sebastiano took her Observer along to Boulder, Colo., and found a few elk along the way who were also interested in catching up on East County news.
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  • November 18, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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    By
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  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • November 18, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Gas station would fuel the north end of Longboat Key; Kudos to parade volunteers; Parade was touching tribute; Bandshell would enhance park; Republicans need strategy

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Saivetz at the Nov. 11 Veterans Day parade
  • By Bradford Saivetz
  • November 18, 2014
My View

A veteran reflects on Operation Cobra

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Business Briefs

L'Ambiance condo sells for $3.3 million

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The home at 2735 Gulf of Mexico Drive has six bedrooms, five bathrooms, three half baths and 6,737 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Roger Pettingell
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 18, 2014
Coquina Beach home sells for $5.75 million

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

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Neighborhood news

Have a neighborhood cookout? A family event? News that affects your neighborhood? Send news and photos from your neighborhood to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks at [email protected].

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This home at 7505 Greystone St. has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,303 square feet of living area. It sold for $810,000. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 18, 2014
Sloane Gardens home sells for $1.15 million

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

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ida McBride submitted this sunset photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
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Braden River defenders Derek Hintze and Chase Balliette tackle Pinellas Park running back Marcelus Ware for no gain. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
One step forward

The Braden River High football team won its first home playoff game with a 44-28 victory over Pinellas Park in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Nov. 14. A date with Tarpon Springs is next.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
River Strand Golf and Country Club Director of Tennis Nate Griffin joined the club’s competitive tennis league in 2010. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
Bound for Nationals

The River Strand Golf and Country Club 10.0 tennis team will compete in the 2014 USTA League Mixed National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Garcia
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney boys swimming captures titles; Lady Mustangs fall in state semifinals; Cougars advance to regional finals; Lakewood closes out season at state meet; Lady Thunder team earns a draw; Suncoast Storm '05 team wins 9U tournament

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
Community golf

The East County Observer shares area golf scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2014
Short circuit

The majority of the commission expressed a need to research an islandwide project to bury utilities instead of moving forward with just a Gulf of Mexico Drive project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2014
Daly vs. Grossman; Jaleski vs. Younger

The town has two contested races after the deadline passes for candidates to qualify.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 18, 2014
Market deepens roots on Main Street

The farmers market is doubling in size and has signed a contract extension into 2015.

  • East County
  • News
Motorists struggle to get out of each other's way at Cooper Creek Boulevard and Tourist Center Drive. Google Maps
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2014
Traffic stacking proves problematic for drivers

Benderson Development seeks a roundabout solution.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2014
Buried proposal

Voters won't decide on underground utilities in March. But that doesn't mean the idea is grounded.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Our View

Between the (utility) lines

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Participants in a 52-Week Photography Challenge, both local and from abroad, met face to face Monday in Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 18, 2014
Photography enthusiasts converge for face time

Participants of the 52-Week Photography Challenge meet to discuss their work.

  • East County
  • News
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