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October Year in Pictures: Longboat Key


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 31, 2012
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October Year in Pictures: Longboat Key
Lee Fox, of Save our Seabirds, used a foam cutout of a heron to demonstrate how to rescue birds caught in monofilament fishing line during Sarasota Bay Watch’s Sept. 29 monofilament cleanup.
Lee Fox, of Save our Seabirds, used a foam cutout of a heron to demonstrate how to rescue birds caught in monofilament fishing line during Sarasota Bay Watch’s Sept. 29 monofilament cleanup.
Michael Hampton helped his mom, Joanne, decorate storefronts on St. Armands Circle with pink ribbons and balloons Oct. 6 for Circle Me Pink, an event in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 60 businesses participated.
Michael Hampton helped his mom, Joanne, decorate storefronts on St. Armands Circle with pink ribbons and balloons Oct. 6 for Circle Me Pink, an event in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 60 businesses participated.
Jack Ray modeled a witch hat during the Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s Oct. 6 rummage sale to benefit the youth sailing program.
Jack Ray modeled a witch hat during the Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s Oct. 6 rummage sale to benefit the youth sailing program.
The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Pappas, pictured with Diane Clinard, Christal Riblet and Dr. Sarah Pappas, with the “Ageless Creativity Award” Oct. 12.
The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Pappas, pictured with Diane Clinard, Christal Riblet and Dr. Sarah Pappas, with the “Ageless Creativity Award” Oct. 12.
Ed Chiles served coleslaw Oct. 19 during the Old Time Fish Fry at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub to raise money for the Longboat Key Historical Society.
Ed Chiles served coleslaw Oct. 19 during the Old Time Fish Fry at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub to raise money for the Longboat Key Historical Society.
Michael Corbino Jr., pictured with his Harley-Davidson XR 1200 Sportster, had two of his best races in August and October.
Michael Corbino Jr., pictured with his Harley-Davidson XR 1200 Sportster, had two of his best races in August and October.
B.B., left, and Shadow, right, posed with their owner, Shannon Gault, who launched Pupcake Pooch Parties this fall. The online company brings canines and humans together for all sorts of celebrations.
B.B., left, and Shadow, right, posed with their owner, Shannon Gault, who launched Pupcake Pooch Parties this fall. The online company brings canines and humans together for all sorts of celebrations.
Mayor Jim Brown presented Hal Lenobel with a portrait Oct. 21 during Hal and Hazel Lenobel Appreciation Day. More than 80 people attended the picnic at Longboat Key Club Harbourside to honor the former mayor and his late wife.
Mayor Jim Brown presented Hal Lenobel with a portrait Oct. 21 during Hal and Hazel Lenobel Appreciation Day. More than 80 people attended the picnic at Longboat Key Club Harbourside to honor the former mayor and his late wife.

 

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