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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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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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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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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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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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Robin Hartill
July 24, 2013

REAL ESTATE REPORTS

MSC Foundation awards $30,000 in grants; Century 21 Dockside Realty releases new iOS app; Island Real Estate of Anna Maria announces top agents; SAR announces lowest inventory in a decade

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Mark Gordon
July 24, 2013

Total excellence

The IMG Academy expansion project, nearly $200 million over 15 years, is a grand attempt to capitalize on a growth opportunity. The project is off to a fast start.

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Observer Staff
July 24, 2013

Weather Photo: Longboat Key 07/23/13

Beth Nursey submitted this photo of a storm in the Gulf of Mexico, taken near Veranda Beach Club.

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Observer Staff
July 23, 2013

Obituary: Pamela Allen Levenson

Pamela Allen Levenson, of Longboat Key and formerly of Newton, Mass., died July 18.

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Observer Staff
July 17, 2013

Liam Schultheis reports to Town Hall

There's a new face on the Longboat Key Town Commission dais: Liam Schultheis took a break from festivities at the Fourth of July Freedom Fest to pose for a picture in the chair typically occupied by Mayor Jim Brown.