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VOLUME 40, NO. 17
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PAGE 18A THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017
YOUR TOWN Observer Challenge postponed With this weekend’s forecast calling for thunderstorms with 20 mph winds, Longboat Key Public Tennis Center Director Kay Thayer made the call Tuesday: The Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament will be postponed to Jan. 5. “We feel bad to have to do this, but with this weather it doesn’t look like it will be an enjoyable time for anyone to be out playing tennis,” Thayer said. Those who wish to play in the tournament in January need to re-register by calling 316-8367. On the new dates, the tournament will follow the same format, with a reception kicking it off on Jan. 4 and play running Jan. 5-7. It is the first time in its 18year history the tournament has been rescheduled. “Watch, it will be bright and sunny now that we’ve postponed it,” Thayer said jokingly.
Monday is Harmer’s first day in Longboat. PAGE 3A
Lisa and Doug Withers, Linda Chambers, ly Crowley Emi and Dick and tis mai Ada Joe
DISHING UP FUN Kiwanis Lawn Party fuels club’s scholarships. SEE PAGE 1B A+E
‘Echoes’ of patriarchy INSIDE
Katie Johns
Snookie and Cash Register and 48 of their Emerald Harbor neighbors took up five tables at this year’s Lawn Party.
Jack Brill, Mary Gratehouse and Larry Greenspon attended the Lon gboat Key Kiwanis Club Gourmet Law n Party on Dec. 2. Photos by Katie Johns
Outside looking in Cedars Court neighbors differ on town’s move against voyeurism suspect’s condo unit. SEE PAGE 6A
Tasty tidbit It’s no surprise the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Lawn Party is one of the biggest social events on Longboat Key each year. So, like any good friend and neighbor, Cash Register gathered 50 fellow Emerald Harbor residents who sponsored five tables at this year’s event. In 2016, the Emerald Harbor residents sponsored three tables. We can only imagine the fun they had. Tables of 10 were available for $450 each.