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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Our Town: McKitrick scores 186th victory

Longboat Key golfer Arlene McKitrick won her 186th tournament in the American Senior Golfers Tournament, at the Grove Park Inn, in Asheville, N.C.

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  • Neighbors
Art Falls was a retailer on Longboat Key for more than 28 years. His relationship on the island began in 1978 with the Sea Stable.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2013
Art Falls meant business for 28 years

Longtime Key businessman and community supporter Art Falls died July 27 - exactly one month before his 87th birthday.

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Walter "Junie" Kahl submitted this sunset photo, taken from Casa del Mar.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Key 07/30/13

Walter "Junie" Kahl submitted this sunset photo, taken from Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2013
Firefighter, injured child reunite after accident

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Brian Kolesa gave lifesaving treatment to an injured child in December.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2013
Demolition takes parcel to 'Infinity' and beyond

The old Holiday Beach Resort will be torn down this week to make way for new 11-unit Infinity condominium.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Obituary: Rae Ferguson Reasoner

Rae Ferguson Reasoner, 81, of Bradenton, and formerly of Longboat Key, died July 22.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Obituary: DeAnn Davis

DeAnn Davis, 72, of Bradenton, died July 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2013
Events to support the bay's scallop-restoration efforts

Scallapalooza and the Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search will help to replenish the bay's local scallop population.

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Sarasota Yacht Club campers sail through Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Summer Camp

Young campers in Sarasota Yacht Club's summer camp program set sail and explore the waters of Sarasota Bay on Wednesday, July 31.

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Pennie Williams family came from as far as California for a surprise birthday party.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pennie Williams turns 90

Dorothy Williams, who everyone knows as Pennie, turned 90 July 20. To celebrate, Williams' daughter Barbara Bostic planned a surprise party July 28 - and it was a success.

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Tammie Averso finds a baby sea turtle while digging up a nest on Friday.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Nest Opening

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch opens a nest behind Sea N Suds Friday, July 26. For more information and more photos, pick up a copy of the Aug. 1 Longboat Observer.

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  • Neighbors
The nest opening will take place rain or shine and will be canceled only in the event of lightning.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
Turtle Watch will open nest on Friday

If you still don't have Friday night plans, consider a date with the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
Charlie and Dottie Korbuly celebrate golden anniversary

Emerald Harbor residents Charlie and Dottie Korbuly recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary - aka the "golden" anniversary - by renewing their vows at Longboat Island Chapel, followed by a champagne reception and dinner catered by Harry's Continental Kitchens.

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Bridge construction manager Patrick Malone, general superintendant Todd Schille, Longboat Key Vice Mayor Ron Johnson and Sarasota Mayor Mary Anne Servian celebrated the dedication of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge Aug. 30, 2003.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
On the scene for 35 years

Thirty-five years ago, Ralph Hunter started the Longboat Observer because he was bored.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2013
Obituary: Thomas Vincent Getchell

Dr. Thomas Vincent Getchell, 73, of Longboat Key and Lexington, Ky., died July 20.

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