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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 9

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key and Sarasota County celebrate Bayfront Park

The town and county held a public grand opening for the park on Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Local veterans recall military service

Three local veterans, one from the Army, one from the Air Force and one from the Navy share their most prominent memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Irina LaRose tries to tame Sue Reese's clown hair. Photo courtesy of Sue Reese
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Hairy Halloween

Sue Reese celebrated Halloween by playing a trick on Design 2000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sharon Burde had a living wall installed on her patio in April.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Living walls grow smooth aesthetic

Living walls, or vertical gardens, can not only create a pleasing aesthetic but can also help insulation efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
To celebrate his milestone birthday, Shapiro attended a Caymus wine dinner at Harry’s Continental Kitchens with his son, Tom.Â
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Happy Birthday, Sam!

The local philanthropist turned 99 at the end of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maj. Gen. David "Scott" Gray, Republican Club President Joe McElmeel, Ron Wheeler and Jaime DiDomenico
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Maj. Gen. David "Scott" Gray addresses Republican Club

The club met at the Harbourside Ballroom on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Garden Club's season begins to bloom

Longboat Key Garden Clubs reunited at a welcome back lunch on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Key Niners kick off season

The women's golf association reunited for a game of golf, luncheon and fashion show Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 6, 2017
Save our Seabirds sings donors' praises

Donors gathered at a Siesta Key home for an appreciation event on Nov. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 5, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church installs new pastor

The Rev. Kenneth Blyth was installed as the church's senior pastor on Nov. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack and Samantha Sargent with Mercedes
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 4, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church blesses pets

Dogs, cats and even a bunny were blessed on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sally Rauch and Andy Sawyer
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 3, 2017
Christ Church congregants reunite

Members gathered on Nov. 3 at Cedars Tennis Resort & Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 3, 2017
Temple Beth Israel gathers for Shabbat dinner

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming and Deputy Chief Frank Rubino spoke to temple members.

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