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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Obituary: Harry Bernbaum

Harry Bernbaum, 97, of Longboat Key and Highland Park, Ill., died Jan. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stacy Alexander, Mote assistant vice president for community relations and communications, and Assistant Vice President of Education Aly Busse
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2015
Exhibit with young sea life is Mote's new baby

'Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas' showcases marine animal romance just in time for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Saunders & Co.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 10, 2015
3 Things: Better Than Ever

Sarasota may be experiencing a building boom, but its heart and soul remains its older homes in well-established neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
CEO Steve Bishop, General Manager Novel Day and Managing Partner Kevin Hagerty, of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
New businesses boom on St. Armands Circle

Next time you stroll the Circle, check out these seven new businesses that add flavor and flare to the shopping district.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
MaryAnn Connelly submitted this photo of a peacock, taken on Broadway in the Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover, to be announced in October.*

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Budee Jacobs and Stan Horwich at Beachplace
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Super Sunday

Longboaters gathered at numerous Super Bowl parties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Women’s Guild President Eileen Hassel, Keynote speaker Connie Taft and Msgr. Gerry Finegan
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild meeting

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's Women's Guild proved that Dreams are Free at its monthly meeting on Feb. 10. Connie Taft, of the Dreams are Free Catholic school in Sarasota, spoke to members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
President Murray Blueglass with keynote speaker Cornelle Maxfield
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon on Feb. 10. Cornelle Maxfield, president of the Manatee/Sarasota Black Caucus of Florida spoke about 'Selma to Now.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Model Bennie Dods
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church fashion show

Longboat Key residents became models at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian on Feb. 9 at its annual fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Party planners Mandy Brewer, Carla Ogburn, Vickie VanMeier and Sharla Gambrell
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores welcome back party

More than 80 residents of Twin Shores gathered on Feb. 8 for the neighborhood's welcome back party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Owner Judy Fryer, manager Amy Blair, owner Philip Needs and operations director Bruce Flynn
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Old Salty Dog 25th birthday party

The Old Salty Dog on City Island celebrated its 25th birthday on Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wafa Danner and Daphne Walker
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea brunch

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church held its annual meeting and parish brunch at Bird Key Yacht Club on Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Norman Pritchard and Bill Buckley
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Kirkin' O' the Tartan service

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, looked a little 'kiltish' on Feb. 8 during its Kirkin' O' the Tartan service, when the St. Andrews Pipes & Drums of Tampa Bay performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Al Hixon, Tim Robinson and Dick Hamilton perform “Amazing Grace.”
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Jazz Worship Sunday

The Longboat Island Chapel held its 22nd annual Jazz Worship Sunday on Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beth Doyle and Mark Zintel
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 3, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Association meeting

Residents of Longbeach Village gathered for the neighborhood association's monthly meeting on Feb. 4. Guests each brought a dish to share and talked about upcoming events and issues that apply to them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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