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Longboat Key | Neighbors

General John Casey, Dr. Larry Steagall and Dr. William Evanko
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Tribute to Veterans

On Monday, Nov. 11, the Longboat Island Chapel held a tribute in honor of the brave men and women who made countless sacrifices to protect their country.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heidi Thomas and the Rev. David Danner
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Welcome Back Brunch

On Sunday, Nov. 10, All Angels Episcopal Church came together for a welcome back brunch in celebration of their members return to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Hamilton, Carol Fillmore and Fred Fillmore
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back Picnic

Christ Church of Longboat Key cheerfully gathered together for a Welcome Back Picnic on Saturday, Nov. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joyce Wheatland, Alan Wilson, Judy Santry, George Santry, Dennis Wheatland and Neille Wilson
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bacchus on the Beach

On Friday, Nov. 8, Bacchus on the Beach kicked off the festival weekend with a night of delicious food and fine wine at the Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phyllis Black and Ruth Strauss
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met at the Harbourside Clubhouse on Friday, Nov. 8 for their monthly meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel is located at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 8, 2013
Chapel to hold Veterans Day tribute

The Rev. Vincent Carroll, a Navy veteran, will speak about his wartime experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Loren Gray, Andy Gayler, Renee Gray, Clare Koene and Shannon and Jim Bennett at last year’s Bacchus on the Beach.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bacchus on the Beach

While Bacchus on the Beach promises to deliver tasty food, creative cocktails and live entertainment both Friday and Saturday, this year's main event, Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting, is sure to be the highlight of the festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Elka, Jack Elka Photography, Marge Moran and Marc Mannino, Elegant Entertainment
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Business After Hours

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted Business After Hours, a networking opportunity for local business owners, at the Longboat Island Chapel. The event allows professionals to come together in a relaxed setting to swap stories and business cards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Grau
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
New community editor takes on Key

Kelsey Grau assumed the role of Longboat Observer community editor this week and is ready to start writing about and photographing the people and events of Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Get 'em while they're hot

Hot off the presses: Next week is the Longboat Observer's 'Welcome Back' issue, in which we'll recap all the news fit to print from the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Sweet addition

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale received a Halloween treat with the birth of her daughter, Teagan Lane Portale, Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joy Mahler and Gina Taylor of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2013
The Good News: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast is seeking good role models in its 100 Real Men Mentor campaign. Read more about it and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Worship services

Read about worship services on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ramsey
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Obituary: John David 'J.D.' Ramsey

John David "J.D." Ramsey, 94, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Obituary: Francis Grover 'Frank' Darsey Jr.

Francis Grover "Frank" Darsey Jr., 78, of Ellijay, Ga., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 15.

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