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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Branham
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 13, 2013
Your Neighbor: Steve Branham

Steve Branham has lived on Longboat Key since 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Contest winners Lou and Sandi Bury with their Observer in Costa Maya, Mexico
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 13, 2013
2103 It's Read Everywhere contest winner announced

East County residents Lou and Sandi Bury won the grand prize in the 2013 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Corey Jones submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Corey Jones submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Democratic Club President Murray Blueglass, Rob Lorei and Andy Maass
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club assembled Tuesday, Nov. 12, for their monthly general membership meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlotte Graver and Sandy Wood
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay Welcome Back Party

Grand Bay celebrated the return of many of its members with a Welcome Back Party on Monday, Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
General John Casey, Dr. Larry Steagall and Dr. William Evanko
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Tribute to Veterans

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heidi Thomas and the Rev. David Danner
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Welcome Back Brunch

On Sunday, Nov. 10, All Angels Episcopal Church came together for a welcome back brunch in celebration of their members return to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Hamilton, Carol Fillmore and Fred Fillmore
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back Picnic

Christ Church of Longboat Key cheerfully gathered together for a Welcome Back Picnic on Saturday, Nov. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joyce Wheatland, Alan Wilson, Judy Santry, George Santry, Dennis Wheatland and Neille Wilson
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bacchus on the Beach

On Friday, Nov. 8, Bacchus on the Beach kicked off the festival weekend with a night of delicious food and fine wine at the Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phyllis Black and Ruth Strauss
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met at the Harbourside Clubhouse on Friday, Nov. 8 for their monthly meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel is located at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 8, 2013
Chapel to hold Veterans Day tribute

The Rev. Vincent Carroll, a Navy veteran, will speak about his wartime experience.

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Loren Gray, Andy Gayler, Renee Gray, Clare Koene and Shannon and Jim Bennett at last year’s Bacchus on the Beach.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bacchus on the Beach

While Bacchus on the Beach promises to deliver tasty food, creative cocktails and live entertainment both Friday and Saturday, this year's main event, Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting, is sure to be the highlight of the festival.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack Elka, Jack Elka Photography, Marge Moran and Marc Mannino, Elegant Entertainment
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Business After Hours

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted Business After Hours, a networking opportunity for local business owners, at the Longboat Island Chapel. The event allows professionals to come together in a relaxed setting to swap stories and business cards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Grau
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
New community editor takes on Key

Kelsey Grau assumed the role of Longboat Observer community editor this week and is ready to start writing about and photographing the people and events of Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Get 'em while they're hot

Hot off the presses: Next week is the Longboat Observer's 'Welcome Back' issue, in which we'll recap all the news fit to print from the summer.

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