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The sun sets on 2014. PAGE 13A
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Chuckle over the year’s craziest calls. PAGE 14A
OUR TOWN + Perlman brings Hollywood to Key When people think of movies, the first place that usually comes to mind is Los Angeles. Jason Eric Perlman, son of Longboater Richard Perlman, however, brought a little L.A. to LBK. Perlman wrote and Perlman directed the movie “Threshold” in Los Angeles and has been editing it on the Key since September. “‘Threshold’ is a psychological thriller about a young couple who decides to foster a child who is then killed very tragically,” Perlman said. “Events trigger odd, apocalyptic events that culminate in a strange, other-worldly intruder in the house, who seems to know impossible details about the couple and their child.” Perlman hopes to finish the movie by February, when he will take it back to L.A. with the ultimate goal of having it distributed by a major studio, leading to a small theatrical release.
THE YEAR IN
PICTURES See PAGES 2A THROUGH 9A to reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the Longboat Observer in 2014.
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+ Jasper Ritter: Top dog in our book Jasper Ritter didn’t win the Eukanuba Orlando Cluster Christmas Show in Orlando in December, but we still think he’s top dog. The Longbeach Village English setter — who, in the world of dog shows, is formally known as Champion Arden Blue Lightning — was one of nine dogs in the ring. Although top honors went to an English setter who snagged multiple “Best in Show” honors, Jasper’s mom/owner, Verna Ritter, notes that he showed “real well.”
INDEX Calendar...............20A Classifieds......... 26A
Cops Corner....... 14A Crossword.......... 25A
Neighborhood.... 13A Opinion.................8A
Real Estate........ 22A Weather............. 13A
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