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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
Obituary: Robert McCarthy

Robert McCarthy, of Winter Park, formerly of Fox Chapel, Pa., died June 22.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
Obituary: Vera Lucille Offutt Smith

Vera Lucille Offutt Smith, of Sarasota, died June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photos The back of the John Ringling Ritz-Carlton hotel in September 1947, photographed by Arthur Ferguson.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 2, 2014
Historic Hotel

The Longboat Key Historical Society releases new photos that show the old John Ringling Ritz-Carlton hotel, including its demolition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kelsey Grau Roger and Isabelle Schuhmacher opened a sandwich shop on St. Armands Circle a year ago.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 2, 2014
Couple chases American dream on St. Armands

A civil engineer and a biologist from Germany decided to uproot their lives for a new Circle restaurant venture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteer Sierra Snow and Director of Development Katie Hood enjoy working one-on-one with people affected by Alzheimer's.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2014
The Good News: Katie Hood

Focusing on healthy brains, Katie Hood and the Alzheimer's Association provide support for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
April Johnson submitted this photo of a storm front, taken at the BeacHhouse Restaurant.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
Weather: East County

April Johnson submitted this photo of a storm front, taken at the BeacHhouse Restaurant.

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Diane King with Skip and Glenda Stanton
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Nautical Night of Giving

The 30th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival's 'A Nautical Night of Giving' drew a generous crowd July 1, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The theme set the tone for the evening, which benefitted Suncoast Charities for Children.

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Dick Pelton, co-chair, and Donna Dunio, executive director for Aging in Paradise Resource Center, accept a $4,000 donation from local supporter, Arnold Simonsen.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 27, 2014
Recent donation helps community to age in paradise

Longboat Key's Aging in Paradise Resource Center, or AIPRC, recently received a $4,000 donation from Arnold Simonsen.

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  • News
Elaine Parnell submitted this sunset photo, taken over Nokomis Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Elaine Parnell submitted this sunset photo, taken over Nokomis Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carlena Grace Dalton
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Chief welcomes granddaughter

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is a proud grandfather for the second time.

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Steve Schield and Jerry Whitehead. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Kiwanians gain new members

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key welcomed its two newest members, Steve Schield and Jerry Whitehead, at its June 12 breakfast meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
LBK Liquors on tap for June 30

LBK Liquors will open June 30, at 6854 Gulf of Mexico Drive in Whitney Beach Plaza.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
What goes up, must come down

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a NOAA weather balloon.

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  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy Mike Heron
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Beach chair traps turtle

Longboat Key Turtle Watch and Mote Marine Laboratory often remind beachgoers to remove beach furniture at night, and here's the reason why:

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: Jack Noorman

Jack Noorman, 82, of Rockford, Ill., and Longboat Key, died June 19.

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