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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

Buffett's winning streak ends

The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVII victory ended a winning streak for Mote Marine Aquarium manatee Buffett.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

A Longboat Key beach proposal

Tad Landau, son of Lenny and Susan Landau, and his sweetheart, Caley Ross, got engaged after a New Year's Day proposal on the Bay Isles private beach.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

Younger: Think you 'cancan' dance?

In the 1980s, Commissioner Phill Younger and his wife, Fanny, spotted a cabaret restaurant while roaming the foothills of Nice, France, with a memorable moniker: Chez Fanny. They vowed to return.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

You Observed

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

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

Bernie Ditchik courts 90th birthday

Longboat Key resident Bernie Ditchik celebrated his 90th birthday Jan. 28 on the tennis courts of the Players Club with friends Manfred Welfonder, Mike Tighe and Marty Hauselman.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

Obituary: William Robert Jones

William Robert Jones, 82, of Irvington, N.Y., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 27.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

Obituary: Marion Elizabeth Koerner

Marion Elizabeth Koerner, of Akron, Ohio, and Longboat Key, died Jan. 24.

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Kelsey Grau
February 5, 2014

Your Neighbor: Vonnie Moody

Vonnie Moody rescued her first greyhound 10 years ago.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

Weather: Longboat Key

Frederick Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.

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Nick Friedman
February 4, 2014

The Good News: Harvest House

For those struggling with addiction or homelessness, the organization offers social services for a fresh start.

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Kelsey Grau
February 3, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Beth Israel Women Fashion Show

On Monday, Feb. 3, Beth Israel Women hosted its fashion show and luncheon at Michael's On East in Sarasota. Over 200 women attended and were treated to unique fashions by Dream Weaver of St. Armands.

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Kelsey Grau
February 3, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Ohana Estate Tour

On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Center for Architecture Sarasota hosted a behind the scenes tour at the Ohana Estate on the north end of Longboat Key. The event gave CFAS members a chance to tour the private residence and the beachside gardens.

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Kelsey Grau
January 31, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Cocktail Party

On Friday, Jan. 31, Promenade hosted a night of dance for its residents with special guests Luis PeÃ±a and Marina Gando. Following hors d'oeuvres and the performance, attendees enjoyed learning a few basic dance moves and techniques.

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Kelsey Grau
January 31, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Beach Harbor Club Opening Party

Beach Harbor Club celebrated the opening of its completely refurbished clubhouse with cocktails and appetizers on Friday, Jan. 31. The clubhouse, which was originally built in 1972, now features a marble bar, a media room, a card room and a fitness center.

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