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Abuza
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Obituary: Zachary 'Zack' Abuza

Zachary 'Zack' Abuza, 93, of Plymouth Harbor and formerly of Longboat Key, died Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
You observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key.

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SICILY. Longboat Key residents Mike and Joan Cohen, Bunny and Mort Skirboll, and Hannah and Norman Weinberg took their Observer along to the ancient Greek and Roman ruins in Siragusa, Sicily.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Observer readers visited Sicily, Jacksonville and Alaska, and brought their favorite local newspaper along for the ride.

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  • Neighbors
John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Sarasota skyline from Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Sarasota skyline from Longboat Key.

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Millard, Ambassador Dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Meeting

On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Longboat Key Garden Club came together to hear Marjorie Singer, the Donor Relations Manager of Southeastern Guide Dogs, speak about these talented pups and the individuals they are trained to assist.

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Karen Van Lindonk
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2013
The Good News: Karen Van Lindonk

Karen Van Lindonk is a volunteer with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commodore David and Marilyn Powell
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the members of Bird Key Yacht Club gathered in their finest and fanciest to honor Commodore David Powell and his wife, Marilyn, for their efforts and contributions throughout the year.

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Shelia Wynne, Margery Blacklow and Nancy Skadron
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Sanctuary Welcome Back Party

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club held a Welcome Back Party for returning residents.

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Joe Cordasco with Alicia Kubiak and Dutton Yost
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

On Saturday, Nov. 16, over 400 people came together for the much-anticipated Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. The crowd enjoyed tasty dishes from 30 local restaurants, a wide variety of drinks and an enticing raffle. This highly attended Kiwanis Club event benefited children's charities.

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Group of Garden Club members
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club's Wine Tasting

The Longboat Key Garden Club hosted a wine tasting at Harry's Continental Kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 13, to benefit both their scholarship and grant programs.

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Courtesy photo. B.J. and Dave Bishop
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
B.J. Webb now a Bishop

B.J. and Dave Bishop married Oct. 19, in the garden of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

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Bob Gault and John Wild
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Gault wins award for service

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key member and past president Bob Gault was presented the Walter Zeller Fellowship award for his service to the community at his club's Oct. 31 weekly breakfast meeting.

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Rhys Miller and Gregg Fishel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2013
The Good News: Fairy Tail Endings

Rhys Miller founded Fairy Tail Endings - a nonprofit organization that has formed partnerships with local veterinarians and service providers to help struggling families provide care for and maintain ownership of their pets.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
John Holtzermann, Hugh Joyner, the Rev. Vincent Carroll, Larry Steagall, John Casey and William Evanko
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 13, 2013
Longboat Island Chapel honors veterans

On Monday, Nov. 11, the Longboat Island Chapel held a tribute in honor of the men and women who served and the countless sacrifices they made to protect their country.

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Hazan
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
In Memoriam

Longboat Key said goodbye over the summer to many citizens, past and present, who made a difference in their communities. Here, we remember the lives they lived.

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