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Longboat Key | Neighbors

(Back) Joan Stewart and Barbara Marcouiller. (Front) Anella Luongo
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Holiday Party

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church celebrated the start of Advent and the Christmas season Wednesday, Dec. 4, with a concert and party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Paint the town red and green

This year, we won't just be on the lookout for the most festive holiday lights on the Key. We'll be on the prowl for anything that embodies the happiness of the holidays with our new 'Spirit of the Season' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Roger Pettingell
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Pettingell tradition is as sweet as pie

For the sixth consecutive year, Pettingell delivered pies from Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota to his customers at Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Welly
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Former Key Club manager takes on new role

Former Longboat Key Club & Resort General Manager Michael Welly has a new gig.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Sarah Olivero, SOS avian hospital administrator, with the injured bald eagle.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
SOS keeps eye on eagle

Save Our Seabirds (SOS) rescued a bald eagle in November from The Concession in University Park, after it was apparently injured by barbed wire.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. Maj. Phillip Matthews, Martin Bobzien, Edith Barr Dunn and Andy Lappin tallied the money raised in 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Salvation Army kettle: Be there with bells on

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is seeking Salvation Army bell-ringers for its kettle outside of Publix. Contact Sean McGrath at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Marketing guru Kotler thinks Hall of Fame

Part-time Longboat Key resident Philip Kotler, considered one of the leaders of modern marketing, can add another title to his mantel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 14th annual Observer Challenge kicks off with a pre-party at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, 590 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
Take the Observer Challenge: See you at the net

Action begins Friday, Dec. 13, at the Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2013
Sarasota City Commission admonishes BID directors

The commission emphasized the importance of advisory board members using their city-issued email accounts after a request for St. Armands BID directors' emails.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 4, 2013
New community foundation makes Longboat its mission

The Longboat Key Foundation was established through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to benefit the island and its residents.

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Marks
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
Key bakers offer taste of favorite holiday treats

Seasonal baking traditions vary from home to home, but there's probably a holiday treat you've been craving all year. Here, three Longboat Key bakers share their favorite seasonal recipes for your tables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Schindler
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Roslyn Schindler

Roslyn Schindler has lived in Country Club Shores since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 4, 2013
Linen Locker lands at Whitney Beach

A couple show dry cleaning doesn't have to be a hassle. It just needed some technology to iron out the kinks.

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  • News
Submitted by Mary Donato.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Robin Hartill at [email protected].

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