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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Dale Hooey, Cami Wyatt and Michelle Grantham
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Cabaret

On March 30, vocal artists Cami Wyatt and Michelle Gratham entertained the crowd with an evening of showtunes at the All Angels by the Sea Cabaret.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The fun begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 28, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: All Angels by the Sea Cabaret

Vocal artists Cami Wyatt and Michelle Gratham will dazzle the audience with an evening of showtunes at the All Angels by the Sea Cabaret. A special surprise guest will also take the stage, so be sure not to miss this musical mystery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Klingensmith, Marsha Panuce and David Pilston
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soirée

Save Our Seabirds held its annual Sunset Soiree at Mote Marine Laboratory on March 28. In its third year, the event included live entertainment, a silent auction and the opportunity for attendees to learn more about the mission of Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Max Kummer, Bernie Clifford, Jim Entwistle and Ron Cole
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 10th annual Spanish Main Yacht Club Fish Fry

The 10th annual fish fry at Spanish Main Yacht Club packed the clubhouse and served up freshly caught Spanish mackerel on March 27. The popular event has grown from 20 friends to a crowd of over 200 people, bringing together various communities on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ann Shako, Judy Green and Mayor Jim Brown cut the ribbon in front of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in the Publix Plaza.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Premier Sotheby's International Realty Grand Opening

On March 27, Premier Sotheby's International Realty hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location in Publix Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Johnson Clark, Erica Johnson and Andrew and Randi MacKintosh (Courtesy Mary Lou Johnson)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
It's Turtle Watch T-shirt time

To get in the nesting season spirit, Longboat Key Turtle Watch has 2014 T-shirts available.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sam Woolf (Courtesy of American Idol)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Pettingell is proud Woolfpack member

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Longboat Key associate Roger Pettingell can say he was an early member of the Woolfpack before Sam Woolf shot to fame.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peter Coates
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Mystery takes over Longboat Key

The mystery of a missing girl has enveloped Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kurt Schultheis Kate Honea, Doug Staley and Beverly Sutton
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Kiwanis Club awards first grants of the year

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation awarded its first grants for the 2014 season at its March 20 breakfast meeting at the Longboat Key Club's Tavern & Whiskey Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Longboat student earns top honors

Nicole Christie, of Longboat Key, was recently named to the dean's list at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2014
Pastor tops candidates for fundraising through March 22

Irwin Pastor did not receive any campaign contributions between March 8 and March 22 - but the L'Ambiance resident has still raised more than any other Longboat Key Town Commission candidate this season, with $20,673 raised during the campaign.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy An Urban Land Institute final report encourages a town center concept near Bay Isles Road that promotes walkability and open space.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
ULI committee debates town center, Bayfront Park

The town likely will wait until the fall to hold public forums on a future town center concept.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kurt Schultheis Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses beach erosion issues with more than 100 people who attended a North End Coalition of Property Owners meeting March 20, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
New coalition discusses north end erosion issues

More than 100 north end residents and business owners packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, March 20 for the first forum of the newly formed North End Coalition of Property Owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photoLido residents hope that upgrades will make Lido Pool a revenue generator.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 26, 2014
City prepares search for Lido Pool upgrades

For the past three years, Carl Shoffstall has been pushing to make the Lido Pool and pavilion a destination for residents and tourists. Now, the city is close to taking a significant step toward realizing his goals.

  • Sarasota
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Brenner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
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