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Bernadette Gottschalk, Shelly Van Dusen and Kimberlie Buchanan
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 18, 2018
East Meets West vendors and sponsors mingle

A vender and sponsor-only event was held at The Terrace at Surf Shack on Sept. 18.

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Audrey Heimler, Phyllis Ploener, Rosalyn Fleischer and Sharon Schreiber attended the temple's Rosh Hashanah luncheon at Cafe L'Europe.
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 18, 2018
Temple Beth Israel reflects on year to come

Temple Beth Israel is preparing for Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, which beings at sundown on Sept. 18.

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  • Katie Johns
  • September 15, 2018
Gills Club explores shark and ocean conservancy

The Mote Marine Laboratory group connects girls to the science world.

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On Sept. 11, 2,977 flags flew along Gulf of Mexico Drive in Longboat Key, emblematic of the lives lost on that day in 2001.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 13, 2018
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  • September 13, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 13

Michael Cohen photographed this roseate spoonbill at South Lido.

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Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren and Mote Marine Laboratory scientist Tracy Fanara
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 12, 2018
Chamber gets red tide update

Tracy Fanara of Mote Marine Laboratory addressed attendees at the monthly Networking at Noon event on Sept. 12.

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David Randall has competed in the 2009, 2010 and 2015 World Championships.
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 12, 2018
David Randall uses barrier islands as training path

Island-hopping athlete and his hand cycling relay team win the World Championships in Italy. He trains on Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island.

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Sandi Dietrich and Kiley Eastman Riccardi of Michael Saunders & Company at last year's expo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 12, 2018
East Meets West celebrates 10th year

The annual networking event put on by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will take place on Sept. 20.

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Steve Martin, Sarasota Bay Watch President Larry Stults and Elizabeth Anderson at last year's Scallopalooza
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 12, 2018
Scallopalooza looks to aid Sarasota Bay Watch restoration efforts

This year’s Scallopalooza: It’s Clamtastic! takes place Sept. 22 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Longboat Key Public Works continues 9/11 tradition

Public Works employees placed 2,977 American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive Sept. 10, which will remain standing all day on Sept. 11.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah

Congregants gathered for lunch at Cafe L'Europe Sept. 10 following a service at the temple.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 6

Amor Fenton captured this photo of black skimmers at Whitney Beach.

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David Oliger, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and Zach Schield. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Fire Rescue recognitions

Two individuals received their badges, while others were recognized for various efforts.

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On a recent trip to Cuba, Mestel strayed from tourists attractions to photograph authentic areas. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat photographer captures decisive moments in studio and out

Allan Mestel, who has a studio in Whitney Beach Plaza, is versatile in his work, photographing portraits, head shots, real estate and also street art.

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File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Restaurants on lunch break

Multiple Longboat Key restaurants are temporarily closed or holding adjusted hours until October.

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