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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Colton family makes news

Bill Colton and his son, who is also named Bill Colton, were quoted in the Longboat Observer and the New York Times the same day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Turtle nests continue to hatch

Turtles wrapped up nesting last month, but it's still nesting season through Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leila Gompertz
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Community is recipient of Gompertz's support

Philanthropist Leila Gompertz believed she had an obligation to give back to the community through her time and money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert ‘Bob’ Tate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Bob Tate had mobile vision for community

Philanthropist and community activist Robert 'Bob' Tate died Oct. 5. He was 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key awarded 25 scholarships totaling $42,500 in August.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party is ticket to education

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key uses the money raised at the event for scholarships and local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Longboat Lore: Community built bridges during bridge breakdown

When the New Pass Bridge was stuck in semi-open position for two weeks in October 1983, Larry Marthaler arranged for an alternative route.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Obituary: Evelyn Mader Cote

Evelyn Mader Cote, 103, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 5, one week after celebrating her 103rd birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wayne Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Star Fish Company in Cortez.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Weather

Wayne Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Star Fish Company in Cortez.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alisa Pettingell
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2013
The Good News: Alisa Pettingell

Alisa Pettingell is a philanthropist and Gulf Coast Community Foundation supporter. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rose Tomason, Eleanor Carnese and Gladys Henry
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild Welcome Back Luncheon

The women of St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild gathered for a Welcome Back luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 15, at St. Mary's Stella Maris Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 6.5 mile paddle board race begins.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota SUP Race Series

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted the third race of the 1st annual Sarasota SUP Race Series Saturday, Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Jane Webb books colorful reprint

Casa del Mar owner Jane Webb recently republished her children's book, 'Furry Friends.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Luke and Hannah Yates, Kai Meighan, Sarah Oliveri and Joshua Meighan with an injured cormorant.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Volunteers rescue birds at cleanup

Volunteers collected more than just trash Saturday, Oct. 5, at the fifth annual Sarasota Bay Watch Monofilament Cleanup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Missing swan resurfaces

Unofficial Harbourside swan keeper David Novak feared the worst when an English mute swan outfitted with a green band for identification purposes disappeared last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Obituary: Thomas Jacob Beckett

Thomas Jacob Beckett, 80, of Bradenton, died Sept. 20.

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