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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Barbara and Charlie Milano with Wendy Duerkop
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spanish Main Yacht Club Derby Party

Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrated the 140th Kentucky Derby with a viewing party on Saturday, May 3, at its clubhouse. Partygoers were treated to mint juleps while they voted on what horse would take home first place.

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  • News
Dorothy Lawrence sports a red, lace hat for the party.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Kentucky Derby Party

Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its 4th annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 3. Ladies competed for most extravagant hat as attendees enjoyed drinks, raffles and a live auction in honor of the 140th Kentucky Derby. Proceeds benefitted the SYC Charitable Foundation scholarship program for Marine Science, Marine Engineering, or Seamanship.

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  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor Jack Duncan prepares to cut the ribbon in front of the new Beggins Century 21 office.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beggins Century 21 Grand Opening

On Thursday, May 1, Beggins Century 21 hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location on the North end of Longboat Key.

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Joe Hansen shines up the wheels of his 1961 Corvette at last year’s show.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 2, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

Entering its 17th year, Classic Corvettes on the Circle, the third largest Corvette car show in the state of Florida, is sure to impress car enthusiasts. The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at St. Armands Circle Park.

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Judith Keeler first got involved with Venice Area Beautification Inc. after moving to the area in 2008. Now, as its president, she enjoys connecting with fellow volunteers.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Lights out starting May 1

'Tis the season: turtle-nesting season, that is.

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  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2014
Federici was notorious for chasing stories

Bill Federici, former crime reporter and Brooklyn editor for the New York Daily News, died April 22. He was 82.

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Donna Bennett submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Donna Bennett submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Submitted by Shirley Myers
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteers mark nests with stakes for documentation and protection. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 29, 2014
Turtle nesting season begins this week

Beginning May 1, turn off or shield lights visible from the beach to avoid disorienting turtles.

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  • News
A family visiting from Massachusetts enjoys the sunshine on an afternoon walk along a Longboat Key beach on Tuesday, April 29.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 29, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A Day at the Beach

A family visiting from Massachusetts enjoys the sunshine on an afternoon walk along a Longboat Key beach on Tuesday, April 29.

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Kay and Keith Tschannen with Ginny Dreher and Ev Randlett
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Farewell Party

Christ Church of Longboat Key invited its parishioners to a farewell party on Saturday, April 26. Attendees enjoyed homemade hors d'oeuvres and desserts as they said goodbye to friends until next season.

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The home is complementary mix of new and old with expansive views of the water.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Villa am Meer Open House

Jay Tallman and the Ascentia Development Group held an open house at the restored Villa am Meer on Thursday, April 24. The event marks the beginning of the group's plans to construct a 16-unit Aria condominium project on the property.

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Beatrice Einstein laughs with vendors Skip Ennis and Ann Richards at last week's art festival by Paragon Art Events.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Fine Art Festival

Browse works from 80 of America's top artisans and craftsmen this weekend in St. Armands Circle Park. St. Armands Fine Art Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27.

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  • Neighbors
Ruth Higginbotham, Jane Howard-Jasper and Louise Rich
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Farewell Party

The congregation of All Angels By the Sea enjoyed a farewell party with a southern hospitality theme on Wednesday, April 23, at the Bay Isles Beach Club. The evening included views of the water and a menu of southern fried chicken, cornbread and more.

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