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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Kay and Keith Tschannen with Ginny Dreher and Ev Randlett
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  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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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Gina Santoianni, Kasey Opalewski and Sarah Rubin
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's Wine Tasting for Marine Life

Mote Marine Laboratory held a wine tasting for marine life on Wednesday, April 23, at Harry's Continental Kitchen. A portion of the tasting proceeds benefited Mote's informal science education programs.

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Ben and Melissa Grodi with the Meritorious Service Medal. Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Capt. Benjamin Grodi honored with military medal

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Grodi, son-in-law of Longboat Key residents Nelson and Laurin Goldner, was recently honored with the Meritorious Service Medal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Here are the week's donation totals for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
Australia's Kyrgios captures the men's singles Sarasota Open title

The 2014 Sarasota Open concluded with the men's singles and doubles finals April 20, at the Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club.

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Cameron Greco, a sophomore at Riverview High School, is an aspiring actor who hopes to see the message of valued diversity translate into his future field of work.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2014
The Good News: Embracing Our Differences' Cameron Greco

Using the universal language of art, Embracing Our Differences hopes to create newfound appreciation for the value of diversity.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Simon Greenman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Simon Greenman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
The Easter Bunny dances around Moore’s Restaurant.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Moore's "Come Stuff the Easter Box"

Families gathered to take part in 'Come Stuff the Easter Box' on Sunday, April 20, at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant. Moore's collected items like shampoo, toothpaste and soap in 'Easter boxes' throughout the restaurant to benefit Family Resources. The afternoon also included an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

  • Longboat Key
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Madeline Carnahan meets the Easter Bunny at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Easter Egg Hunt

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Easter with an entertaining magician, an exciting egg hunt and a tasty brunch on Sunday, April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cindy Philipp, Donna Meador and Don Philipp
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt

Many Longboat Key visitors enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 20, at Casa Del Mar. The Easter Bunny joined the children and their families for an exciting morning full of treats.

  • Longboat Key
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Paul and Devin Clancy with Nick Stellabotte and Richard Lyons
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club Easter Celebration

Longboat Key Club celebrated Easter with plenty of fun family activities and brunch on Sunday, April 20, at the Islandside Golf Course.

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  • News
Dr. Sam Seider with Jennifer and Dan Vigne
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's 6th annual Party on the Pass

Mote's 6th annual Party on the Pass invited attendees to celebrate for a cause on Saturday, April 19, at the Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory. The party benefitted Mote Marine Laboratory's hospitals for dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

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