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Longboat Key | Neighbors

The menu at this year’s fish fry will offer the same fried favorites — plus Caesar salad and cornbread, minus fried green tomatoes.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 9, 2013
Historical Society Fish Fry nets new location, date

The Longboat Key Historical Society's annual fundraiser will offer the same fried favorites at Cedars Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen DeRitter at Brides Against Breast Cancer
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2013
The Good News: Karen DeRitter

Karen DeRitter is a bridal consultant at Brides Against Breast Cancer. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Democratic Club President Murray Blueglass and Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club met for a luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Longboat Key Club Harborside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nine-month-old French bulldog Sylvie
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Animal Blessing

Vicar James Henricks and Pastor Mark Bernthal blessed parishioner's animals Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. Approximately 20 dogs were present and one hedgehog. Participants enjoyed punch and cake after the blessing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Terry Kees tries on a beautiful coat from Joseph Ribkoff’s new collection, with help from her favorite stylist, Janine Mahomed. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Foxy Lady throws 'Passion for Fashion' party

Foxy Lady hosted a 'Passion for Fashion' party at its Foxy Lady West location Wednesday, Sept. 25. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests who stopped in the store enjoyed food and beverages, live entertainment provided by DJ Jonathan Cortez and a preview of new merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Jonathan Katz. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Beth Israel reaps fruitful harvest

Temple Beth Israel celebrated Sukkot, the weeklong holiday commemorating the fall harvest, with its annual food drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
B.J. Webb and Dave Bishop
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Webb turning into a Bishop

Come November, you won't see B.J. Webb at the helm of the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The first of the six cygnets that The Regal Swan Foundation captured on Sunday, Sept. 29.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2013
Swan effort takes flight

Over the weekend, David Novak took steps toward his vision of controlling the swan population on Longboat Key with one same-sex swan pair per territory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2013
Aging in Paradise hires new executive director

Donna Dunio will become the first paid employee of the Longboat Island Chapel organization that was created in 2010 to help seniors and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2013
Published book marks new peak for brothers

Part-time resident C. Robert Logue and his brother, Michael Logue, create 'From the Top of the Mountains.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2013
Children's charities drive Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's luncheon will feature 30 restaurants and a top raffle prize of a 2013 Ford Fusion or $10,000 cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Memorial service: Robert 'Bob' Craft

A memorial service for Robert 'Bob' Craft, who died April 10, will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco

Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco, 90, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Jill Felix Colton

Jill Felix Colton, 69, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen LaPensee co-founded Holmes Beach-based LaPensee Plumbing & Pools with her husband, Michael, in 1985. Karen LaPensee now runs the firm, which had $3 million in 2012 revenues, with her son, Greg LaPensee, pictured here.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 2, 2013
Plug the Holes

A plumbing business treated the recession like an opportunity to enter new markets, not fall back. The gutsy moves have started to come together.

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