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Longboat Key | Neighbors

The altar of Christ Church during the Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the 33rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service was held at the Christ Church of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
MOTS Director Linda Craig
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 26, 2013
The Good News: Manasota Operation Troop Support

Made possible by collecting donations, raising funds and writing small grants, one of Manasota Operation Troop Support's most prominent efforts includes packing and mailing customized care packages to deployed local troops.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Jonathon Katz, the Revs. Mark Bernthal, Vincent Carroll, Bruce Porter and David Danner
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 25, 2013
Give thanks at Interfaith Service

The 33rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vivian Leahy laughs as she turns on the lights for one of the decorated trees.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Christmas Bazaar

On Saturday, Nov. 23, the crowd at St. Mary Star of the Sea was filled with holiday cheer as they shopped the church's annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kurt Hennard inspects the middle section of the tree before it’s placed.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tis the Season in St. Armands

Holiday preparations continued on Friday, Nov. 22, as workers pieced together the giant decorated Christmas tree in St. Armands Circle. More than a decade old, this seasonal tradition is just one of many. Another St. Armands favorite, the lighting of the tree, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donna Leuchter, with a loaf of homemade pumpkin bread, at last year’s Christmas Bazaar. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Mary Christmas Bazaar

The Christmas Bazaar, presented by the Women's Guild, offers an early start to holiday shopping.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Czernyk and Diana Corrigan work hard to make the tree seem lifelike and full.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 21, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Holiday Cheer in St. Armands

On Thursday, Nov. 21, preparations began in St. Armands Circle for the upcoming holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Charlotte Graver and Rich and Clare Segall
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
JFCS honors Longboaters

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee Inc. honored three Longboat Key residents Monday during the Ninth Annual Grace Rosen Magill Memorial Lecture Program for their volunteerism and contributions to help the region's needy families and children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Observer papers win contest

For the second consecutive year, the Longboat Observer (circulation between 10,001 and 22,500) and Sarasota Observer (circulation between 22,501 and 37,500) won first place in their divisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Service: Merle Huntington

A celebration of life for Merle Huntington, 92, of Longboat Key and Brevard, N.C., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Abuza
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Obituary: Zachary 'Zack' Abuza

Zachary 'Zack' Abuza, 93, of Plymouth Harbor and formerly of Longboat Key, died Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
You observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SICILY. Longboat Key residents Mike and Joan Cohen, Bunny and Mort Skirboll, and Hannah and Norman Weinberg took their Observer along to the ancient Greek and Roman ruins in Siragusa, Sicily.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Observer readers visited Sicily, Jacksonville and Alaska, and brought their favorite local newspaper along for the ride.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Sarasota skyline from Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Sarasota skyline from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Millard, Ambassador Dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Meeting

On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Longboat Key Garden Club came together to hear Marjorie Singer, the Donor Relations Manager of Southeastern Guide Dogs, speak about these talented pups and the individuals they are trained to assist.

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