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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Jill Felix Colton

Jill Felix Colton, 69, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen LaPensee co-founded Holmes Beach-based LaPensee Plumbing & Pools with her husband, Michael, in 1985. Karen LaPensee now runs the firm, which had $3 million in 2012 revenues, with her son, Greg LaPensee, pictured here.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 2, 2013
Plug the Holes

A plumbing business treated the recession like an opportunity to enter new markets, not fall back. The gutsy moves have started to come together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mindy Towns submitted this photo of a fisherman at sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Observer Weather: Longboat Key

Mindy Towns submitted this photo of a fisherman at sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda Simon of Pineview School
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2013
The Good News: Amanda Simon of Pine View School

Amanda Simon is a fourth grade teacher at Pine View School. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Carolina Tanner and Ashley Danielson of Easter Seals, Tammy Halsted of St. Armand’s Travel and Victoria Jacobson of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce had a coffee and bagel breakfast Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Easter Seals to catch up with area businesses. Approximately 15 people attended where they learned about the disability services center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bryce, Naomi and Avery Cassognol
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Family Fun Fest

Families enjoyed a day of outdoor water fun at Sarasota Yacht Club's Family Fun Fest Sunday, Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Evans and David Marsh
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: National Plug in Day: Electrify the Island

In celebration of National Plug in Day, Mote Marine hosted 'Electrify the Island' Sunday, Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diane Adams Taylor, Deidre Reigel, Joan Schwartz and Carol Ann Stumpf
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show Luncheon

Members enjoyed a style show and luncheon Thursday, Sept. 26, at Bird Key Yacht Club. Patchington provided fashions for the show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Al Jeffrey, Steve Traves and Jeff Birnbach prepare to release scallop larvae
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 13 million scallops

Sarasota Bay Watch has released approximately 13 million juvenile scallop larvae into Sarasota Bay during the two last weeks in its first two scallop releases of 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers created a plan to enhance the club’s assets and offerings for members.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 25, 2013
Major Upgrade: Resort at Longboat Key Club

In the last 10 months, Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties has invested $4 million in the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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  • News
David Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken from a dock at Cannons Marina on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: Longboat Key

David Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken from a dock at Cannons Marina on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Owi and Guy De Poerck hosted Bird Key Yacht Club’s Pan Asian Night.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pan Asian Night at Bird Key Yacht Club

Members gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club Saturday, Sept. 21, for Pan Asian Night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Beeler, Donna Arenschield and Tom’s wife Carol
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Grand Bay Club End of Summer Brunch

Grand Bay condominium residents got together Sunday, Sept. 22, for an End of the Summer Brunch at the Grand Bay Club clubhouse. Approximately 50 people attended and the new and remodeled clubhouse kitchen was unveiled.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sponsors Joyce Berk and Tyeanne Dillon with host Giulia Salustri
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon Luncheon

Le Colonne Restaurant hosted the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Networking at Noon Luncheon Thursday, Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tiny loggerhead hatchlings emerge from nests and make their way to the water at night. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 18, 2013
Turtles finish 2013 with strong numbers

Preliminary nest counts show numbers are in and are just behind last year's record-breaking totals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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