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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Russell Coit

Russell Coit, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 1.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Mary Barash

Mary Barash, of Longboat Key, died July 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Koscec submitted this photo of a heron at sunset on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Michael Koscec submitted this photo of a heron at sunset on Longboat Key.

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6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2014
Luxurious Life

Beach pavilions, infinity pools, tennis courts - they're just a few of the features you'll find in the region's top listings.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo Hayley Rutger and Aly Busse, of Mote Marine Laboratory, receive a check from Brian West, of Publix.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Business Briefs

Mote receives Publix marine science grant; MSC Foundation awards charitable grants; Harry's Continental Kitchens to close for summer break

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Longboat Island Chapel’s Thanksgiving Dinner Co-Chairs Bruce and Susan Schaefer
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel 'Thanksgiving Dinner'

Longboat Island Chapel hosts a summer social 'Thanksgiving Dinner' Thursday, July 31, at Longboat Island Chapel.

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Mzee Dahms, Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
Durante dog, owner well after raccoon run-in

Last week, we reported on a scuffle between a black dog and a group of raccoons that occurred at dusk near Joan Durante Park.

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Courtesy photo. Liz Lang
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
Golfer scores her first hole in one

Liz Lang scored her first hole in one July 8, on the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Harbourside White Course, while celebrating her friend, Jane Hunter's birthday.

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  • July 30, 2014
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Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Allan Gehring
  • By Allan Gehrig
  • July 30, 2014
The Real Story

Longboat Key resident and Vietnam War veteran Allan Gehring explores how the war really began.

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Students adjust their sails as they catch wind in Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's Summer Sailing Camp

Campers in Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer sailing camp at Sarasota Sailing Squadron set sail and explore the waters of Sarasota Bay Friday, July 25.

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Kevin Cooper, Co-Chair George McGonagill, Co-Chair Nick Gladding and Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce president Steve Queior
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Trustee Reception

The Resort at Longboat Key Club hosted the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Trustee Reception Thursday, July 24, in the Island House Dining Room.

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Courtesy photo Firefighter/paramedic James Martin with Zoe, Zander and Zara Ramsey
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Tiny trio tours safety facilities

Commissioner Lynn Larson's three grandchildren, Zander, 9, Zora, 8, and Zoe Ramsey, 5, got a close-up look at what Longboat Key police and firefighters do to keep residents safe earlier this month, during a tour of the police and north fire stations.

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Photo by Heather Merriman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Mar Vista dollars to benefit local teen

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub's walls and ceiling are covered with dollar bills, signed and decorated by patrons. Every few years the restaurant removes the bills for a good cause.

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