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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Photo courtesy of the Mattson family
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
Former New York Times president dies at 84

Walter Mattson died on Dec. 30, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
Al Bagot remembered for quick wit, personality

The Longboat Key resident died Dec. 18 at the age of 95.

  • Longboat Key
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Patricia Balerna sitting, with grandson Brady on the left, husband John, daughters Patricia and Paula and son-in-law Jim.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
Longboat Key resident celebrates 95 years

Patricia Balerna spent her birthday surrounded by her family.

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  • Neighbors
Library Foundation President Linda Getzen and Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Kalajian
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2017
Sarasota Library Foundation reaches $500,000 goal

The campaign was launched in December 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 28, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

William Wipperfurth, Barry Bakal and James Hamilton died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Becky Sirigotis of Michael Saunders and Co., Chamber Board Chairman Tammy Halstead and Georgina Clamage of Michael Saunders and Co. at August' s Networking at Noon.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 28, 2016
Your Calendar: Networking at Noon

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 22, 2016
Plymouth Harbor unveils new auditorium

Pilgrim Hall hadn't been renovated for more than 30 years.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 22, 2016
At the time of Christ's birth

under Herod, the Jews managed to live with what biblical historian James Edward Talmadge called 'some semblance of national autonomy.'

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 22

Kathy Schwartz captured this sunset shot one evening on Lido Key.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Longboaters reminisce on holiday memories and mishaps

From cats knocking over the Christmas tree to lighting Hanukkah candles with grandchildren, the holidays are a time for memories, good or bad.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Your Calendar: Christmas Services

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Longboat Key shines bright with holiday lights

We spent hours looking for the best holiday lights, and thankfully, 11 spots got us in the holiday spirit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Terry Gans rings the bell for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign on Dec. 16.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Mayor Gans makes nice list

The newly appointed mayor helped the Kiwanis Club with bell ringing for the Salvation Army.

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Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 21, 2016
Turtle Watch makes big donation

The organization donated $8,405 to Mote Marine Laboratory.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2016
Sisterhood of Beth Israel hosts English high tea

While the ladies sipped tea, two members modeled clothes from J. McLaughlin.

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