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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Karen Bokor, Judy Vigder, Florence Katz, Robert Vigder and Cheryl Brause
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Florence Katz Tribute Fundraiser

Florence Katz, longtime Temple Beth Israel member, musical director and this year's recipient of the 2013 State of Florida Salute to Senior Award, was honored on Sunday at a Tribute Fundraiser surrounded by her family and friends.

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Phil and Judy Fierro with Sharon and Bob Byrne
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea Golf Outing

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held a parish golf outing at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside course on Sunday. After playing 18 holes, the 106 golfers met for dinner, prizes and the announcement of the winning team at the Dining Room.

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Jan and Commodore Lee Peakes with Past Commodore David and Marilyn Powell
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Change of Watch

Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch on Saturday, where Lee Peakes succeeded David Powell. After the installation of the 2014 officers, attendees enjoyed cocktails and dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pat Marschke, Shelia Weiser and Joe Longtin
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Longboat Harbour Mardi Gras Party

On Saturday, Longboat Harbour residents celebrated Mardi Gras in style with costumes, cocktails and Cajun cuisine.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Sylvia Earle with Dr. Michael and Sharon Crosby
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Laboratory's Tea for the Sea

Mote Marine Laboratory's Giving Circle kicked off on Friday with 'Tea for the Sea' at Harbourside Dining Room. While enjoying high tea, attendees learned about the innovative work done by leading female scientists at Mote and the women who founded it, Dr. Eugenie Clark and Anne Vanderbilt. All proceeds from the event benefit the research, education and outreach of Mote Marine Laboratory.

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Mary Lou Johnson, Nancy Smith and Carol Raskin
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dinner for Artists

On Thursday, Nancy and Adrian Smith hosted a dinner for artists at their home on the Gulf. The party celebrated Master Painter David Leffel's annual Renaissance workshop at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

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  • News
Peter and Amy Roth with George and Roberta Wladis
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Reception for Lifetime Library Members

On Thursday, lifetime members of the Longboat Library gathered at the home of Eileen Hassel for a reception in their honor. The library, which is staffed and operated entirely by volunteers, is a non-profit organization supported by memberships.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2014
Colony hearing rescheduled

A hearing scheduled to make rulings on a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement has been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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June Hessel, Gicela Tapia and Nancy Chanos
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Association Party

Seaplace residents went country at their Association party on Wednesday evening. Decked out in plaid shirts, colorful bandanas and cowboy hats, attendees enjoyed music from the Jack Tamburin Band and a chicken dinner.

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  • Neighbors
The Fellowship Garden looked like a scene right out of Downton Abbey.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Downton Abbey High Tea

On Wednesday, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a high tea inspired by the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Attendees donned period-themed attire and jewelry, topping outfits off with extravagant hats.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Village Cafe

Join us in the kitchen at Village Cafe with owners Tom and Kay Kouvatsos, and Alex Kouvatsos as he prepares an authentic Greek spanakopita, a spinach and feta filling in a flaky phyllo dough crust.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Dora Walters to explore Key history

Walters will return to the Key and speak to the Longboat Key Historical Society 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Rivalry to jazz up Shabbat services

This week's Chicago Night Shabbat service at 8 p.m. Friday at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, will be divisive. In honor of the Windy City, Chicago natives will be asked to sit on separate sides of the aisle based on whether they're Cubs or White Sox fans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Town clerk was a ray of sunshine for Duncan

Longboat Key Town Commissioner Jack Duncan was stranded in Washington, D.C., last week because of snow storms that struck while he was in the capital on Manasota League of Cities business.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Key students make the grade

Two Longboat Key students reached milestones in their pursuits of higher education.

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