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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Key 07/17/13

Sebastian Mochkovsky submitted this photo of lightning striking the Gulf of Mexico off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jackie Millikan and Doris Dunlap
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Tropical Party

Sarasota Yacht Club members gathered Saturday, July 14, for a tropical-themed party. Guests wore their favorite beach shirts, leis and accessories, such as toy parrots and beach balls, and they socialized with other members over drinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sunglass Express Optical owner Yvonne Schloss is the new chairperson of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 12, 2013
Longboat Key Chamber gets new board

Yvonne Schloss is the new chairperson of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Part of the masterpiece painting kids created at Freedom Fest will soon be on display at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 10, 2013
Patriotic painting to hang at Town Hall

Apparently, there were some patriotic young Picassos in the crowd at Freedom Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen Holt's home was demolished July 15, 2008.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 10, 2013
From the archives: Holt house withstood test of time before demolition

On July 15, 2008, the home of longtime Longboat Key postmistress Helen Holt was demolished; commissioners were wary of gang violence in 1998; the Longboat Key Town Commission voted to exempt religious symbols from the town's sign ordinance in July 1983

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Wurzburg was decisive voice on commission

Former Longboat Key Mayor A. Hart Wurzburg served four years during a contentious time of the island's development.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cyrus "Cy" Bispham
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham

Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham, 87, of Sarasota, died June 26. Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Sarasota, his family had deep roots on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Novacek submitted this photo, taken near the Beachcomber.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Weather photo: Longboat Key

Jim Novacek submitted this week's weather photo, taken near the Beachcomber.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jill Brunson of Chic on the Cheap and Nancy Taussig of Barefoot Weddings
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Party on the Patio

Longboat Key Chamber members mingled Tuesday, July 9, at the chamber office to network and get to know their business community. Approximately 50 people attended where they enjoyed horderves and jazz and classical guitar played by Marc Manino.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aubrey Eggebrecht
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Fourth of July

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the Fourth of July in style - barbecue, red, white and blue. Families and friends celebrated indoors and on the covered patio staying dry and in great spirits. There was live music, dancing, ping-pong and lots of patriotism.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brothers Beckett, Teague and Sullivan Dillon before the Potato-car race
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fourth of July

Bird Key Yacht Club performs a flag ceremony to celebrate Fourth of July - but this year, a looming storm cloud led them to perform the tradition earlier than expected. Halfway through, it started pouring rain, and the commodores had to perform drenched or under umbrellas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Rutledge
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Fourth of July

A little rain didn't scare the attendees from the Longboat Key Club and Resort Fourth of July beach barbecue - granted, it had to be moved indoors to Spike and Tees. But the rain subsided and the celebrating of Independence Day commenced.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Knight Hamalian
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Independence Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted an Independence Day Regatta Thursday, July 4. Participants sailed in the race before enjoying barbecue and family activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sara Green, 6, and her sister Izzy, 8, celebrate in patriotic attire.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Freedom Fest Part 3

Children played games and showed of their patriotism Thursday, July 4, at Freedom Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mallory Gnaegy sings the national anthem at Freedom Fest.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Freedom Fest Part 2

Children rode on their decorated bikes and wagons Thursday, July 4, at Freedom Fest. See more photographs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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