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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: John Richard Leslie

John Richard Leslie, 75, of Williams Bay, Wis., and Longboat Key, died June 19.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: Lou Kapernaros

Lou Kapernaros, 90, of Longboat Key, died June 16.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: Paul Carnese Jr.

Paul Carnese Jr., 88, of Falmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died June 20.

  • Longboat Key
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The Longboat Key Disaster Preparedness Seminar filled Town Hall chambers to capacity. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2014
Brace for Impact

Emergency officials provide up-to-date information residents can use to be prepared this hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susie Chinn, right, has been involved with Sarasota in Defense of Animals for the last seven years. She and volunteer Pam Driggs, left, enjoy spending time at the organization's 10-acre shelter, where they care for more than 300 rescued animals.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2014
The Good News: Susie Chinn

For the last 25 years, nonprofit organization Sarasota in Defense of Animals has provided rescued animals with a permanent home.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
ALASKAN ANNIVERSARY. Longboaters Terry and Jean Griffin celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in the Denali National Park, Alaska.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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Judith Mellett submitted this sunset photo taken near Longboat Pass.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Judith Mellett submitted this sunset photo taken near Longboat Pass.

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Debbie Shaffer, Wentzel’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Sherri Mills, Michael Saunders & Company, and Kinsey Patel, Northwestern Mutual
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking luncheon June 24, at Café L’Europe in St. Armands. Linda Shepard spoke to attendees about her business, A Victorian Bride Hair & Make-up.

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Garry and Stephanie McCulloch
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Comedy Magic Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted Cesar Domico's Comedy Magic Show June 21, at its clubhouse. Attendees enjoyed cocktails before sitting down for dinner and entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
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Vera Dragisic, Judy Strauss, Marianne Beckett and Ginny Dreher
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Summer Salad Social

Christ Church members enjoyed homemade salads and hors d'oeuvres at its Summer Salad Social June 20, at the Shore Condominium.

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Bianca Shriver, 10, inspects her Lego Mindstorms robot with her partner, Elizabeth Englander, 12.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's Underwater Robotics Summer Camp

Students discover the world of underwater robotics June 19, at Mote's Keating Marine Education Center. The week-long summer camp teaches participants the skills needed to design and build their own underwater robot or remotely operated vehicle.

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    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Disaster Preparedness Seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a disaster preparedness seminar June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall. Experts provided information to protect residents and their homes in the event of weather-related disasters.

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Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding and heavy winds to the Key in 2012.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 19, 2014
Town to hold disaster preparedness seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a disaster preparedness seminar from 3 to 6:30 p.m. June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 18, 2014
Fitness industry sharpens focus on seniors

It is time again to share news items and research from fitness trade publications.

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Ivonne Padilla and her daughters, Karina and Brithney, explored Selby Gardens for the first time Saturday, after receiving a free yearlong membership. Padilla looks forward to introducing her daughters to the beauty of nature.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 18, 2014
The Good News: Ivonne Padilla

Through a partnership with Girls Inc., Selby Gardens has awarded 20 families yearlong memberships to help instill a lifelong love of the outdoors in children.

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