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Longboat Key | Neighbors

BRANCHING OUT. Longboat residents Ed and Terry Kolodzieski read their Longboat Observer at the roots of a towering tree while at the Pacaya Samiria Reserve in Peru.
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  • February 26, 2014
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  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 26, 2014
Waterfront 7 Realty opens in Mediterranean Plaza

Longtime Longboat Key agent Pam Hagan recently opened the independent brokerage with five agents.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 26, 2014
L'Ambiance condominium sells for $2.5 million

A condominium in L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Terri Envey submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Key Public Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob and Trudy Katstra and Rosalie Spivey with Lisa and Bill Libman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores V Annual Meeting

On Tuesday, Country Club Shores V held its annual meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 25, 2014
The Good News: Jamie Uihlein

Four years ago, following a successful cancer treatment, Jamie Uihlein and his family created the Polo Under the Palms fundraiser to give back. This year's event will feature a local charity for the first time.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ann and Sid Friedman with Nancy Guernsey
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores III Annual Meeting

Country Club Shores III held its annual meeting at the home of Bob and Nancy Guernsey on Monday. Longboat Key Police Chief Peter Cumming and Anne Ross, the Assistant Town Manager of Longboat Key, spoke to attendees before dinner was served.

  • Longboat Key
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Karen Bokor, Judy Vigder, Florence Katz, Robert Vigder and Cheryl Brause
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Longboat Key
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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
  • News
    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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